3d Metrology Certification


Career-enhancing credentials from the Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) Certification program are designed to recognize the skills and knowledge measurement professionals rely on every day.

CMS offers Level-One and Level-Two certification assessments to help you stand out in the metrology industry and support the growing demand for verified expertise. 

  • Proctored, secure online assessment (Level-One) 
  • 200 multiple-choice questions covering foundational theory and practice 
  • Built for both portable (PCMM) and traditional (CMM) measurement professionals 
  • Candidates meet eligibility requirements, sign the CMS Code of Ethics, and complete a peer review 
  • The Certification Committee continues expanding exams to support evolving 3D measurement communities

Training & development


Education is a core part of CMS. From hands-on workshops and training classes at the annual CMSC conference to year-round resources, CMS supports continued professional development for new and experienced metrology professionals.

  • Attend CMSC technical presentations, workshops, and seminars led by industry experts 

  • Access CMS publications and the digital library of peer-reviewed conference technical papers 

  • Use online training resources, including 3DMU Online Video Training 

  • Connect with education-focused CMS initiatives that address upskilling, reskilling, and the metrology skills gap 

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