FAQs
Search and filter through some of our most Frequently Asked Questions below. An excerpt of the answer is displayed on this page, but for longer answers, please click on the colored bar around the question itself.
How do I earn the Machining Level I credential?
NIMS offers multiple Level I Machining Credentials. Individuals may earn any combination of those credentials in any order.
Last Updated: 03/12/2026
How do I find my students?
To view your students, you must log in as an account administrator, go to the Testing Center, and then on click the Search button. All registered students will be displayed.
Last Updated: 03/11/2026
How do I get a NIMS patch?
Candidates and account administrators can login and use the Patch Order Form found on the Home page in the Testing Center or email support@nims-skills.org.
Last Updated: 03/05/2026
How do I get copies of the NIMS credentials I have earned?
Go to NIMS website, click "Login/Register," click "Testing Center" and click on my "My Credentials" tab.
Last Updated: 03/12/2026
How do I register as an account administrator?
To register go to NIMS website, click the "Login/Register" button in the top right hand corner of the screen, click "Create A User Account," from the drop down menu select "Account Admin" role and complete form. Upon approval you will receive a notification email.
Note: If you have an existing account, please email support@nims-skills.org to add any new role.
Note: If you have an existing account, please email support@nims-skills.org to add any new role.
Last Updated: 03/11/2026
How do I register as an evaluator?
To register go to NIMS website, click the "Login/Register" button in the top right hand corner of the screen, click "Create A User Account," from the drop down menu select "Evaluator" role and complete form. Upon approval you will receive a notification email.
Last Updated: 03/11/2026
How do I register my school/company with NIMS?
To register your school/company, go to NIMS website, click on Login/Register, select "Register Your Organization" blue button, and complete form.
Last Updated: 03/11/2026
How do I search for specific resource material on the NIMS website?
Click Resources in the menu at the top of the page, and then choose a resource category. Once on the page, you can select various check boxes to narrow down the search and find the exact material needed. Please click on this FAQ to watch a video tutorial describing a step by step process to search for resources.
Last Updated: 07/25/2018
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