Career Details

Certified Director of Maintenance/Equipment

Description

The Certified Director of Maintenance/Equipment (CDM/E)<br>if for individuals with five years experience in the maintenance field or, four years with a four-year college degree. Candidates must serve as full-time administrators demonstrating their capability of handling a position which involves establishing programs, policies, setting standards, developing materials, and providing leadership to achieve the goals set. The certification includes two exams: Essentials of Fleet Maintenance Management and Cost Containment Strategies for Fleet Maintenance Managers.

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Professional Certified in Materials Handling

Certifying Organization

Materials Handling and Management Society

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Value Methodology Associate Certification

Certifying Organization

Society of American Value Engineers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Packaging Professional

Certifying Organization

Institute of Packaging Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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