Improve Maintenance and Reliability Across Your Organization
Learn from experienced practitioners and industry experts while building practical expertise in maintenance strategy, reliability engineering, and asset performance. Courses are offered in flexible formats to fit your schedule, including hybrid (in-person or live online) and self-paced. This certificate is endorsed by the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP).
What You’ll Learn
- Explain core maintenance and reliability management principles
- Apply tools such as predictive/AI maintenance, FMEA, TPM, and operator-driven reliability to real-world challenges
- Use predictive maintenance technologies and CMMS systems to improve asset performance
- Improve maintenance planning, scheduling, and operational efficiency
Who Should Enroll
- Maintenance professionals responsible for equipment performance
- Reliability engineers focused on asset reliability and downtime reduction
- Technical supervisors overseeing maintenance teams and operations
- Operations managers and change agents responsible for reliability strategy and culture change
MRM Certificate Options
MRM Certificate
Build a strong foundation in maintenance and reliability. Complete 1 required and 4 elective courses to develop practical, job-ready skills.
Advanced MRM Gold Certificate
Complete 4 additional courses beyond the MRM Certificate, with at least 1 course across all 5 SMRP pillars, plus a Reflection Assessment (RA). Enroll for a 10% discount.
About the Certificate
Take 1 Required Course
Either of the 2 options below
Take 4 Elective Courses
Developing a Winning Strategic Plan for Reliability
May 11-12, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D902) - $1,495
Apr. 12-13, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E080) - $1,495
Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications
May 13-14, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D908) - $1,495
Apr. 14-15, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E087) - $1,495
Precision and Predictive Maintenance Technologies and Utilization
May 18-19, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D946) - $1,495
May 17-18, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E089) - $1,495
Effectively Managing Your Maintenance Team Through Change Leadership
May 20-21, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D947) - $1,495
May 19-20, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E082) - $1,495
Asset Strategy Development with FMEA, PMO and RCM
Sep. 21-22, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D949) - $1,495
Sep. 20-21, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E083) - $1,495
Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Driven Reliability
Sep. 23-24, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D948) - $1,495
Sep. 22-23, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E084) - $1,495
Supervision and the Art of Supervising
Oct. 6-8, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D905) - $1,795
Sep. 28-30, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E085) - $1,795
Maintenance Lubrication Fundamentals
Oct. 13-14, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E176) - $1,495
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
Oct. 26-27, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D907) - $1,495
Oct. 25-26, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E086) - $1,495
CMMS Setup and Utilization
Oct. 28-29, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D903) - $1,495
Oct. 27-28, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E078) - $1,495
Advanced World-Class Storeroom Principles
Nov. 3-5, 2026 - Madison, WI or Live Online (D909) - $1,795
Nov. 2-4, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E088) - $1,795
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
May 11-13, 2027 - Madison, WI or Live Online (E079) - $1,795
5S Implementation for Results
Online: Anytime (D845) - $995
Questions about the MRM program?
Contact the Program Director:
Jon Wellik
“My strategy is simple and centered on you, the learner. We strive to make every step of your journey incredible, from the very first course to the implementation of new tools and best practices in your current role.”
Ready to get started? Register for the Certificate.
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MRM Certificate Courses (Printable)
Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Pillars
The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) developed the Maintenance and Reliability Body of Knowledge to define the core capabilities professionals need to manage physical assets and improve reliability performance. These capabilities are organized into the SMRP Five Pillars of Knowledge.”
The courses in the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate align with these five pillars, helping professionals build capabilities across the full SMRP Body of Knowledge.
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Pillar 1: Business and Management
- Best Practices in Maintenance and Reliability
- CMMS Setup and Utilization
- Self-Paced Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices
- Business Basics for Maintenance and Operations (not available at this time)
Pillar 2: Manufacturing Process Reliability
- Root Cause Analysis Tools for Technical Applications
- Total Productive Maintenance and Operator Driven Reliability
- Lean, Six Sigma, and Maintenance Best Practices (not available at this time)
Pillar 3: Equipment Reliability
Pillar 4: Organization and Leadership
- Developing a Winning Strategic Plan for Reliability
(Previously titled “Developing a High-Performance Maintenance and Reliability Organization” and “Maintenance 101”)
- Effectively Managing Your Maintenance Team through Change Leadership
(Previously titled “Effectively Managing Your Maintenance Team”)
Pillar 5: Work Management
- Advanced World-Class Storeroom Principles
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician
- Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
- Work Management for Maintenance and Reliability
- Preventive Maintenance Optimization (not available at this time)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to take the certificate courses in a specific order?
No. Courses may be taken in any order as they become available.
How long does it take to complete the certificate?
Most participants complete the certificate within 2 to 3 years, depending on individual schedules and course availability.
Are continuing education units (CEUs) awarded for courses in this certificate?
Yes. Participants receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successful completion of each course.
Can previously completed courses count toward the certificate requirements?
Yes. If you have already completed one of the required or elective courses, it may count toward the certificate requirements. Contact the Program Director to confirm eligibility and apply previously completed coursework to the program.
For courses that have been renamed, as noted above in the Pillars, only one version will count toward certificate credit.
What happened to the Advanced MRM Certificate?
To simplify the program and better reflect how participants complete the pathway, we now feature only the Advanced MRM Gold Certificate as the advanced option.
Since the program began, participants pursuing an advanced credential have consistently completed the Advanced MRM Gold pathway, while no one completed the separate Advanced MRM Certificate. Consolidating to a single advanced option makes the pathway clearer and aligns with how professionals have chosen to progress through the program.
Are there group discounts or employer-billing options for organizations sending multiple staff?
Yes. Organizations that plan to enroll multiple employees may be eligible for group discounts or employer billing arrangements. Contact the Program Director to discuss options for supporting professional development across your team.
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