SMRPCO Secures VA Reimbursement Approval for CMRP Exam, Expanding Veteran Access to Maintenance & Reliability Credentials

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certifying Organization (SMRPCO) has announced that the Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification program has received approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This milestone means that military personnel and veterans are now eligible for reimbursement of CMRP exam fees through the VA’s GI Bill program.

"We are thrilled to offer this new opportunity to expand our globally recognized certification and to support those who have served our nation," said SMRPCO Chairman Greg Yeager. "This is the first step in a broader initiative to engage and empower our service men and women."

Director of Certification Ramesh Gulati added, "Over the next year, SMRP will closely examine how we can reach out to service members—who we believe will become the future backbone of the maintenance and reliability workforce."

The CMRP exam is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under ISO 17024 standards for personnel certification. Annually, more than 1,000 candidates sit for the exam, and there are currently nearly 3,000 certified professionals in over 40 countries worldwide.

About SMRP
The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 that fosters knowledge sharing and drives business performance through reliability engineering. With over 3,000 members—including managers, engineers, technicians, planners, mechanics, electricians, operators, consultants, and students—SMRP is a global network that delivers competitive advantage through education, certification, and best‑practice exchange.

About SMRPCO
SMRPCO is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in service delivery through credible credentialing. It administers the CMRP and Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) programs in partnership with SMRP, ensuring that practitioners meet rigorous competency benchmarks.