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 Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) Level I credential?

NIMS does not offer an ITM Level I credential. NIMS has an ITM Level I Skill Standard and offers nine (9) different credentials based on that standard.
Last Updated: 12/19/2017
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How do I earn the Machining Level I credential?

NIMS does not offer a Machining Level I credential. NIMS has a Machining Level I Skill Standard and offers eleven (11) different credentials.
Last Updated: 12/19/2017
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How do I find my students?

To view your candidates, you must log in as an account administrator, and go to the Testing Center.
Last Updated: 08/05/2019
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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 (bottom of the page).
Last Updated: 08/19/2019
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How do I get copies of the NIMS credentials I have earned?

Candidates can login and choose Testing Center, then click on My Credentials page to access color PDF files for all credentials earned.
Last Updated: 09/28/2021
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How do I get my training program accredited?

Read through the accreditation process on our website (click through for the link).
Last Updated: 06/24/2019
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How do I log into the NIMS website?

To log in, visit the NIMS website home page and check the top right hand corner of your screen for a link that says "Log in/Register". To see the process firsthand, click this FAQ to watch a video tutorial.
Last Updated: 07/25/2018
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How do I register as a candidate?

On the NIMS website navigate to the top right hand corner of the screen where there will be a Log in/Register link. Follow through the various prompts to complete the candidate account registration. Click on this FAQ to watch a step by step video tutorial.
Last Updated: 06/24/2019
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