NAM-Endorsed Certifications

ACT

The Skills Certification System is grounded on the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The NCRC, issued by ACT, is a portable, evidence-based credential that measures essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success. This credential is used across all sectors of the economy and measures basic skills needed for all work ready candidates.

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Location of Testing Centers 
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Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) certifications verify the student or worker has mastered essential Production modules in Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Maintenance Awareness.

About the Certified Production Technician
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National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Skills in the metalworking industry are validated through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) machining and metalforming certifications. The certifications are earned through secondary, postsecondary, and work-based curricula that include both “hands-on” performance and theory tests.  52 NIMS credentials allow employers to hone their credentialing requirements and choose only those certifications that are applicable to the needs of the company.

About NIMS Credentials
List of NIMS Credentials
Guide to NIMS Credentialing
Where to Earn NIMS Credentials 
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American Welding Society (AWS)

The American Welding Society’s (AWS) Certified Welder Certifications are acquired in postsecondary education. The Certified Welder program uses performance-based testing to validate procedures used in the structural steel, petroleum pipelines, sheet metal and chemical refining industries. 

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Where to Earn AWS Certifications 
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

For advanced industry-wide technical skills, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) offers two certifications.  The Certified Manufacturing Technologist is focused on the fundamentals of manufacturing and may be acquired through a baccalaureate program or a combination of four years academic and work experience.  The Certified Manufacturing Engineer is focused on applied and advanced manufacturing knowledge and may be acquired through a combination of eight years of work experience and manufacturing or engineering education.

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International Society of Automation (ISA)

ISA is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. ISA adds their Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) and Certified Automation Professional (CAP) certification programs to the SCS.

About ISA Certifications
How to Earn ISA Certifications
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National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

NCCER is recognized as one of the premier workforce development organizations for the construction and maintenance industry with nearly 700 accredited training organizations and over 350 accredited assessment centers. The NCCER system measures the technical competencies in over 55 craft areas from the entry to management level within the construction and maintenance industry.

About NCCER Certifications
Where to Earn NCCER Certifications
NCCER Curriculum 
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North American Die Casting Association

The NADCA Die Casting Certification Program develops skills and competencies in a specific manufacturing sector – die casting – and is analogous to other specific certifications such as AWS.  Hence this certification adds another discipline to the current NAM certification. 

About NADCA Certifications
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Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA)

FMA's Precision Sheet Metal Operator Certification (PSMO) is the metal fabricating industry's only comprehensive exam designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of fundamental precision sheet metal operations. Fabrication processes covered in the exam include shearing, sawing, press brake, turret punch press, laser cutting, and mechanical finishing.

About the Precision Sheet Metal Operator Certification
PSMO Body of Knowledge
Where to Earn PSMO Certification
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International Fluid Power Society (IFPS)

The IFPS is the only organization that provides comprehensive technical certification offerings for all professionals in the fluid power and motion control industry.  Sixteen different certifications are currently offered with three certifications in development, the Fluid Power Electronic Controls Mobile/Industrial and the IFPS Mechatronics Certification.  These certifications cover diverse job descriptions within the industry including mechanic, technician, specialist and engineer. 

About IFPS Certifications
Where to Find IFPS Education 
Prepare for IFPS Certification 
Where to Earn IFPS Certifications 
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Society for Manfuacturing Engineers (SME)

Lean Certification is overseen by four industry organizations: SME, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence, and the American Society for Quality (ASQ), with SME as the managing partner — aligning industry to a single standard for Lean Certification. This three level program begins with tactical lean (Bronze), progresses through value stream lean (Silver) to transformational lean (Gold).  The program provides both a standard body of knowledge and competency model for practitioners for self-reflection.

About the Lean Certifications 
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Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute (PMMI)

PMMI is a trade association with more than 500 member companies that manufacture packaging and packaging-related converting machinery, commercially-available packaging machinery components, containers and materials in the United States and Canada. The PMMI Mechatronics Certificate Programs are grouped in the four key areas identified as relevant to Mechatronics: mechanical, electrical, controls, computer science.

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American Society for Quality (ASQ)

ASQ is the worldwide leader in providing credentials to the global quality community. ASQ certification is a formal recognition by ASQ that an individual has demonstrated a proficiency within, and comprehension of, a specific body of knowledge. More than 170,000 certifications have been issued to dedicated professionals worldwide. Professionals complete a rigorous studying and preparation process to achieve an ASQ certification.

About ASQ Certifications
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Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)

MSSC Certified Logistics Technician Certification (CLT) is the first–ever industry-recognized national certification for the core technical skills of front-line workers (entry level through first line of supervision) involved in the handling and distribution of materials throughout the supply chain and logistics industry. MSSC is also part of the NAM-Endorsed system under Production.

About the Certified Logistics Technician
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American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL)

ASTL's mission is to facilitate education and certification in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. ASTL's membership is dedicated to continuing education and committed to raising the professional standards in the industry. ASTL provides globally recognized credentials: the Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS) and the Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) designation.

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Association for Operations Management (APICS)

APICS certifications are the standard of professional excellence in supply chain and operations management. The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation demonstrates knowledge and skills in global operations production and inventory activities. The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation demonstrates professional mastery and understanding of the end-to-end supply chain.

About APICS Certifications
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