Course Overview

Best Practices in Maintenance and Reliability is a comprehensive 5-day certification preparation course (also available in flexible online modules) designed for professionals seeking CMRP certification. Developed and Delivered By Jeruel, this program covers all five SMRP knowledge domains: Business & Management, Equipment Reliability, Manufacturing Process Reliability, Organization & Leadership, and Work Management. Our curriculum equips participants with practical skills in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, utilizing condition monitoring technologies, and applying root cause analysis methods that have helped over 87% of our graduates pass their certification exam on the first attempt.

The course goes beyond exam preparation by providing hands-on training in essential workplace applications including maintenance planning, performance metrics development, and ROI analysis techniques. Maintenance Managers, Reliability Engineers, Asset Managers, and Operations professionals will gain immediately applicable skills in vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound monitoring while developing leadership capabilities for implementing organizational change. Delivered By Jeruel, this training combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications that participants can implement in their facilities the very next day.

Learning Objectives

• Explore the five core domains of the SMRP Body of Knowledge: Business & Management, Equipment Reliability, Manufacturing Process Reliability, Organization & Leadership, and Work Management. These domains form the foundation of maintenance and reliability best practices.
• Master the CMRP certification exam with a proven approach. Build confidence through structured reviews, targeted practice questions, and realistic mock tests. You'll face exam day ready for success.
• Connect maintenance to your bottom line. Master budgeting, control costs, calculate ROI, and show how well-maintained equipment directly boosts business results. When maintenance teams speak the language of finance, they become strategic partners rather than cost centers.
• Compare preventive and predictive maintenance approaches while mastering reliability-centered maintenance (RCM). You'll analyze failure modes, recognize failure patterns, and fine-tune maintenance schedules to keep equipment running at peak performance.
• Master condition-monitoring tools like vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound to catch equipment problems before they cause failures. These predictive technologies help you spot issues that aren't visible to the naked eye, extending machine life and preventing costly downtime.
• Master problem-solving with powerful root cause tools like 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams. Apply continuous improvement methods such as Lean and Six Sigma to boost process reliability. These techniques help you find the true source of issues rather than just treating symptoms.
• Build stronger maintenance teams through focused leadership, change management, and targeted training. Develop clear communication channels that connect all levels of your organization and create competence development plans that grow with your team's needs.
• Master the essentials of work management: identify tasks, set priorities, and create efficient work orders. Develop clear schedules, track performance with KPIs, and compare your results against benchmarks. These skills will help you measure and improve your team's effectiveness at every step.