
Updated to reflect certification programs and policies
as of April 1, 2009.
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The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE, formerly known as NAIT) certification program recognizes individual certified members who have met certain professional standards to become certified and to maintain their certification. ATMAE currently operates two programs, the Certified Technology Manager program, CTM & CSTM (formerly called Certified Industrial Technologist, CIT & CSIT) and the Certified Manufacturing Specialist program, CMS & CSMS.
Benefits of Certification:
Certification Programs: ATMAE offers two certification programs:
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Eligibility for Initial CTM and CMS Certification: Individuals meeting the following criteria are eligible to be certified by ATMAE in the Certified Technology Manager (CTM) or Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) programs:
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Eligibility for Senior Certification: CSTM and CSMS Certification: Individuals meeting the following criteria are eligible to be certified by ATMAE as a Certified Senior Technology Manager (CSTM) or Certified Senior Manufacturing Specialist (CSMS):
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Required Documentation with Application
Appropriate documentation of education, professional experience and continuing education activity (if required) must be included with the application for certification. ATMAE reserves the right to verify education, professional experience, and continuing education activity.
Certification Program Fees & Fee Policies:
Fees: The ATMAE Certification programs have fees for examinations, initial application and annual renewal. After initial certification, the ATMAE Office bills certified members each year for their ATMAE Membership dues and the Annual Certification Renewal fee.
Certification Exam Fees (CTM or CMS)
Fee Policies:
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Authority and Responsibility: ATMAE (formely ATMAE) is dedicated to the establishment and maintenance of professional standards for technology and technology management professionals and derives the authority and responsibility for certification from its Constitution and Bylaws which state "...a Board of Certification may be established to coordinate and conduct all certification activity of the Association...the Board shall be an autonomous decision-making body with final authority for all certification decisions." NAIT (now ATMAE) established the Board of Certification at the October 19, 1991 Executive Board meeting.
Functional decision-making authority for implementing the certification process is carried out by the certification officer, the Board of Certification, and the Certification Personnel Committee. Decisions reached by this individual and these two autonomous decision-making bodies are not subject to approval by any officers, committees, or boards of ATMAE.
Board of Certification:
Membership: The Board of Certification consists of fourteen members appointed or elected as follows:
Three Members - University Division The University Division will elect three members (one each year) who will serve three-year terms. Members shall be elected from each region on a rotating basis. A nominating committee consisting of the three most recent past presidents of the University Division shall be responsible for identifying two candidates for each position. The slate of candidates shall be transmitted to the Executive Director of the Association at least 90 days prior to the annual convention. A ballot will be mailed to each professional member of the Division. If any of the elected members are unable to complete their term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the President of the University Division.
Three Members - Community College and Technical Institute Division The Community College and Technical Institute Division will elect three members (one each year) who will serve three-year terms. Members shall be elected from each region on a rotating basis. A nominating committee consisting of the three most recent past presidents of the Community College and Technical Institute Division shall be responsible for identifying two candidates for each position. The slate of candidates shall be transmitted to the Executive Director of the Association at least 90 days prior to the annual convention. A ballot will be mailed to each professional member of the Division. If any of the elected members are unable to complete their term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the President of the Community College and Technical Institute Division.
Three Members - Industry Division The Industry Division will elect three members (one each year) who will serve three-year terms. Members shall be elected from each region on a rotating basis. A nominating committee consisting of the three most recent past presidents of the Industry Division shall be responsible for identifying two candidates for each position. The slate of candidates shall be transmitted to the Executive Director of the Association at least 90 days prior to the annual convention. A ballot will be mailed to each professional member of the Division. If any of the elected members are unable to complete their term of office, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the President of the Industry Division.
One Member - Student Division The President of the Student Division shall appoint one member to serve a two-year term. The name of the appointee will be turned over to the Executive Director of the Association at least 30 days prior to the annual convention.
Two Members - Lay Public Two members from the lay public shall be appointed to three-year terms on the Board. The appointments will be made by the Executive Board from nominations submitted by the Chair of the Executive Board.
Certification Officer A certification officer shall be appointed to a four-year term by the Board of Certification. The certification officer may be reappointed to consecutive terms. The certification officer shall serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Board.
Board Chair The chair of the Board of Certification shall be appointed to a four-year term of office by the Executive Board. The chair may be appointed to one additional term of office. In the absence of the chair of the Board of the Certification, the president of the University Division shall serve temporarily, or if necessary, until the Executive Board appoints a replacement. The Chair of the Board of Certification shall have the following responsibilities:
Board Authority: The Board of Certification has autonomous decision-making authority for the following activities:
Board Meetings: The Board is required to meet at the annual convention of the National Association of Industrial Technology. Other meetings may be called by the chair of the Board of Certification.
Certification Hearings: The Board shall schedule and conduct open public hearings at least every three years at the annual NAIT (now ATMAE) conference to provide the opportunity for input on certification policies, procedures, and standards.
Certification Officer: The Certification officer shall be responsible for the following activities:
Certification Committee:
Appeals: Applicants may petition for the review of adverse decisions by following these procedures.
Conflict of Interest: Only individuals without potential conflict of interest shall be involved in decisions about individual certification applications. Individuals shall be considered to have a potential conflict of interest in the following situations:
Certification Personnel: A list of all individuals involved in the certification decision-making process is available upon request from the ATMAE National Office. The list contains names, addresses, telephone numbers, and the status of the election or appointment periods.
Contact the ATMAE office - call 734-677-0720 and ask for Mary Lee or Rick Coscarelli, or email to mlee@nait.org or rcoscarelli@nait.org.
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Eligibility & Certification Policies
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Certified Technology Manager (CTM) and Certified Senior Technology Manager (CSTM): (formerly Certified Industrial Technologist, CIT & CSIT)
Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) and Certified Senior Manufacturing Specialist (CSMS):
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(as of April 1, 2009)
Certified Technology Manager (CTM & CSTM) and Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS & CSMS)Program Fees
Student/Graduating Student: $20

ATMAE Certification Examinations
ATMAE Certification Examinations - General Information:
Individual Examinations:
Individuals interested in taking the CTM or CMS exam should contact ATMAE to make arrangements for an online exam session. Use this email link to contact Mary Lee at the ATMAE office.
Examinations for Program Assessment:
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Exam Fees & Policies:
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Certification Examination Study Guides - CTM (formerly CIT) and CMS:
The ATMAE Board of Certification has developed study guides to assist examinees in preparation for both the CTM and CMS examinations. The study guide includes information on the CTM and CMS Certification programs, sample exam questions, and suggested reference materials.
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Arranging an Exam Session & Exam Links:
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Exam Results & Analysis Reports:
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Continuing Education Requirements (PDUs)
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General Information About Professional Development Requirements
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Professional Development Requirements for CSTM and CSMS Recertification
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PDU Values of Various Educational, Development, and Training Activities
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Administrative Organization
1) Chair all meetings of the Board of Certification in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.
2) Develop the agenda for Board of Certification meetings.
3) Initiate all official communications of the Board of Certification.
4) Report regularly to the Executive Director and Executive Board regarding all Board of Certification activities.
5) Report activities of the Board of Certification to the members in attendance at the annual business meeting.
6) Serve as a member of the Certification Committee.
1) Approve policies, procedures, and standards for certification.
2) Take action on certification application appeals.
3) Approve certification examination content and the policies and procedures for conducting the examination.
4) Approve exceptions (such as "grandfather clauses") to certification standards for individuals and/or groups.
Membership: Membership on this committee shall consist of the Certification Officer, the Chair of the Board of Certification, and the Executive Director who will be an ex-officio member of the Committee. The Certification Officer shall serve as the Chair of the Certification Committee.
Committee Responsibility: The Committee shall have the following responsibilities:
1) Act on certification applications that have been referred by the Certification Officer.
2) Supervise the daily operation of the certification program.
3) Administer the certification examination program and supervise the security of the examination.
4) Develop and manage the system for recording the continuing education units and/or professional development activities required for certification and/or recertification.
5) Review appeals and take action or refer to the Board of Accreditation.
Members of the Board of Certification and Certification Committee shall remove themselves from all deliberations relating to the certification process for specific individuals when any of the above conditions exist. Any other situations of potential conflict of interest shall be treated in the same manner. The Board of Certification shall have final authority for determining if a conflict of interest situation exists. The Board shall also be responsible for ensuring that individuals involved in the certification process are aware of and adhere to these policies.
