Credentials
Each NIMS credential represents a collection of skills and knowledge, and a person that earns one has demonstrated competency in that occupational area. As that person earns more of these stackable credentials, they show that they have an array of skills that have been verified against an industry-written standard.
Use the filters below to browse through the available credentials by industry or skills level, or use the search bar to find a particular credential. Click on a credential name to find the competencies it covers, as well as all the related resources, including the performance assessment.
Basic Hydraulic Systems
One page for everything you need to know about the Basic Hydraulic Systems credential.
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Classic
Level I (entry level)
Basic Mechanical Systems
One page for everything you need to know about the Basic Mechanical Systems credential.
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Classic
Level I (entry level)
Basic Pneumatic Systems
One page for everything you need to know about the Basic Pneumatic Systems credential.
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Classic
Level I (entry level)
Electrical Systems
One page for everything you need to know about the Electrical Systems credential.
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Classic
Level I (entry level)
Electrical Systems Specialist
Electrical Systems Specialists repair and maintain electrical systems and associated components such as wiring, fuses and circuit breakers, switches, relays, solenoids, and motors to keep electrical systems in operating condition.
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Smart
Smart Credentials
Electronic Control Systems
One page for everything you need to know about the Electronic Control Systems credential.
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Classic
Level I (entry level)
Electronic Control Systems Specialist
Electronic Control Systems Specialists repair and maintain electronic control systems and associated components such as programmable logic controllers, motor control systems, sensors, and power supplies to keep electronic controls in operating condition.
Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Smart
Smart Credentials
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