Study Materials

Prepare for Your Exam

To remain impartial in ‎the certification process, SMRPCO does not offer or endorse preparatory ‎materials. ‎However, there are numerous educational resources available from SMRP to learn ‎about topics relevant to the CMRP and ‎CMRT exams.‎

SMRP has just launched a new online learning platform: SMRP Training Academy. It offers the CMRP Five Pillars of Knowledge Online Course Series, designed to sharpen the skills of maintenance and reliability professionals, prepare them for real-world challenges, and serve as an ideal preparation for certification. Developed by experts and based on the renowned SMRP Guide to the Maintenance and Reliability Body of Knowledge, these intermediate to advanced courses feature engaging, narrated modules. You can easily navigate at your own pace, with regular knowledge checks and downloadable resources.

Study Materials

There are several resources that can aid in preparing the for the exams.‎

Practice Tests

Accurately measure exam preparedness and identify specific areas for improvement during a 30- or 60-day subscription period

Candidate Handbook

In-depth look at the ‎certification process – ‎from applying, to ‎testing, and maintaining ‎SMRPCO certification 

CMRP Roadmap

Guide to the educational ‎materials and resources ‎needed to ‎adequately ‎prepare for the CMRP ‎exam

Body of Knowledge

Comprehensive ‎reference about the ‎subject areas to master ‎for successfully earning ‎certification

Preparing for Recertification

CMRP and CMRT certificants must meet recertification requirements during the three-‎year certification cycle to retain certified status for each subsequent three-year cycle. ‎Certificates must acquire 50 course hours from a combination of two or more activities ‎as described in the Recertification Activities Categories section of the Recertification ‎Handbook. ‎