Credentials are a third-party validation of a person’s skills. Accreditation is a third-party validation of a training program as a whole.

The Inspector credential validates knowledge of GDT and general measurement & inspection. Individuals who earn this credential will be able to inspect their students’ parts for performance validation in earning NIMS credentials. Click the colored bar above to read more about cost and study materials.

An award to any candidate who earns seven or more NIMS credentials. Those who believe they may qualify should contact NIMS.

An account administrator is the employee overseeing registration, payment, and proctor/evaluator assignments at the organization.

An evaluator is the individual qualified to assess the performance of a candidate. Anyone who used to sign off on paper affidavits should now have an evaluator account with NIMS.

Anyone, anywhere. As long candidates have access to the appropriate equipment and personnel in order to complete the performance and theory assessments.

Download the Proctor guide linked below. Proctor responsibilities and registration instructions are found in the guide.

The sponsor is an old term for a role at NIMS that encompassed the responsibilities of Account Administrators and Evaluators.