IMI Training and Certification
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Certified Maintenance Technician I: CMT-I (entry level)
Certified Maintenance Technician II: CMT-II (CMT-I is a prerequisite)
Certified Maintenance Technician III: CMT-III (CMT-II is a prerequisite)
For supervisors & managers:
Certified Maintenance Professional: CMP (CMT-I is a prerequisite) *
Certified Maintenance Manager: CMM (CMP is a prerequisite)
CMT-III, CMP, & CMM are entitled to use initials after their name
* CMT-I prerequisite will be waived for senior members in good standing, with ten years experience in the maintenance field.
Individual exam results include guidance to the candidate for additional training. While IMI approved courses are specified and endorsed by the International Maintenance Institute International, preparatory and remedial training may take any of several forms:
- Self-study (with or without periodic instructor guidance)
- Group study (with or without periodic instructor guidance)
- Classroom courses conducted by a qualified volunteer or professional instructor
- Courses taught by a local college or university
While formal, instructor-taught classes are the most desirable, each chapter is encouraged to provide training to the best of its ability, whatever it may be. Every IMI International member is entitled to the training programs he or she needs in order to succeed in certification testing.
- Successful comprehensive certification testing.
- Completion of all units failed on a certification test, with end-of-unit exams conducted by an IMI approved Proctor with a 2-year time limit.
- Classroom completion of all units of the curriculum, in each of the five certifications, with end-of-unit exams conducted by an IMI approved Proctor, with a 2-year time limit.
- Required every two years *
- Obtained by taking proctored re-certification exam or by obtaining total of six (6) CEUs over five-year period from job related sources.
- Although CMT I and II are prerequisites* for CMT III, a CMT III certificate holder does not have to re-certify for CMT I and CMT II.
- CMT-I is not renewable, one must move up to CMT-II – III or CMP.
* CMT-I prerequisite will be waived for senior members in good standing, with ten years experience in the maintenance field.
IMI International selectively appoints exam proctors based on their credentials and reputation for responsibility, integrity, and ability to follow procedures dependably. Proctors are testing agents of IMI International, and are responsible for maintaining the reputation and merit of the program. It is imperative that all policies and procedures be followed to the letter. Cheating, dishonesty, or failure to follow required procedures will result in the proctor’s appointment being withdrawn.
To request appointment as a certification exam proctor, complete an application forward it to IMI International office with a letter from your chapter president, supervisor or department head, on letterhead stationary, requesting your appointment as a proctor and confirming your qualifications to conduct the exams. Mail these to:
IMI International
P.O. Box 751896
Houston, TX 77275-1896
If any information on the form changes, you must notify IMI International office (noted above) immediately. Keep these instructions for future reference. You may call IMI International office at (888) 207 1773 (Toll Free) – (281) 481 0869, fax (281) 481 8337, or e-mail: iminst@swbell.net with any questions.
- Requires classroom training.
- IMI is an authorized CEU sponsor.
- Member, International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Phone – (281) 481-0869 or (888) 207-1773
Fax – (281) 481-8337
E-mail: iminst@swbell.net
Web site-www.imionline.org
Exams: $135/members, $270/non-members
Review Guides: $150/members, $175/non-members
Re-testing costs are the same as the exams.
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Reimbursement of Proctor expenses will be at the discretion of the local chapters.