The Additive Manufacturing Certifications align to the Additive Manufacturing Body of Knowledge (PDF) compiled by Tooling U-SME, America Makes, the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC), and Technician Education in Additive Manufacturing & Materials (TEAMM), with input from more than 500 additive manufacturing professionals.
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APPLY, SCHEDULE & TAKE EXAM
The additive manufacturing certification exams are offered in online and paper pencil formats. You have six months to complete the exam from the date you apply.
Both exams are three hour, open book and open notes exams. The Fundamentals exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions and the Technician exam consists of 120 questions. Exam questions are developed from the recommended reading.
A proctor is required for your exam. Your proctor can be a manager, supervisor, Human Resources representative, or a key administrator. They can also be a member of an SME chapter, staff at your local college/university, or at a library.
After applying to take the exam, you must secure a proctor and submit your Proctor Form and Agreement to SME at least two weeks before your scheduled exam date.
To pass the exam, you need to score a 70% or higher. After your exam is scored, you will receive official results by mail, which includes and Examination Analysis report that provides a breakdown of your results by knowledge area.
Upon passing the exam you will earn your certification.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FUNDAMENTALS EXAM |
ONLINE EXAM PRICING |
PAPER & PENCIL EXAM PRICING |
Nonmember |
$249 |
$279 |
SME Member |
$159 |
$189 |
College Student |
$75 |
$105 |
Apply for Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN EXAM |
ONLINE EXAM PRICING |
PAPER & PENCIL EXAM PRICING |
Nonmember |
$269 |
$299 |
SME Member |
$179 |
$209 |
College Student |
$75 |
$105 |
Apply for Additive Manufacturing Technician
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