TPM Specialist Certification Program
The TPM Specialist Certification Program is a certification system in which Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) certify individuals as they are qualified to become leaders or evangelists for the correct promotion and dissemination of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
TPM Specialist -List of certified persons(as of Nov, 2024)
TPM Specialist -List of certified persons
TPM Specialist Certification Program
JIPM will start this program from 2024. Please confirm details as bellow.
Advantages of Certification
The TPM Specialist Certification Program is basically intended for TPM consultants, in-company promoters, and interpreters. The advantages of program for each position are as follows.
・TPM consultants
JIPM certify that individuals have a certain level of knowledge and teaching achievements, and the consultant himself/herself can indicate it. JIPM also disclose information about certified TPM consultants on the web page, so clients can easily check the certification status.
・TPM in-company promoters
The process of certification will help you acquire the correct TPM knowledge. In addition, you will be able to indicate your certification, which will help to enhance your status as a TPM promoter within your company.
・TPM interpreters
The process of certification will help you acquire the correct TPM knowledge. In addition, you will be able to indicate your certification, which will help you to prove to your clients that you are a knowledgeable interpreter.
Classes
The TPM Specialist Certification Program has four classes, with Platinum (Class S) being the highest level, followed by Gold (Class A), Silver (Class B), and Bronze (Class C). Each class has different requirements, such as knowledge, teaching achievements, and courses.
Applicants
The TPM Specialist Certification Program is basically for TPM consultants, in-company promoters, and interpreters. Please note that Platinum, Gold, and Silver classes require TPM teaching experience, so only consultants are qualified for these classes.
Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis and numbers may be limited.
Fee
[Bronze Class]
Course attendance/Test taking fee : 300,000 JPY
* No first registration fee (for 3 years)
[Silver/Gold/Pratinum Class]
Registration fee (for 3 years) : 150,000 JPY
Cautionary Points
TPM Specialist Certification Program is to certify that individuals have a certain level of knowledge for TPM and teaching achievements, and JIPM does not provide consulting or other mediation services. Please do not use this certification as a basis for any excessive or false publicity, dissemination of information, or requests to clients or others.
Application[The 2nd Period: 20 Jan – 19 Feb 2025]
To apply for TPM Specialist Program
[STEP 1] Register with the TPM Network
[STEP 2] Apply for TPM Specialist from TPM Network -My page
[STEP 3] Copmlete the payment
[STEP 4] Start the TPM Specialist Program
To apply for TPM Specialist program, you must register with the TPM Network, JIPM’s membership(registration-only) site. For information on registering with the TPM Network, please visit the following URL.
TPM Network https://jipmglobal.com/network/login
The first period of applications for TPM Specialists will be open from 24 June to 23 July 2024.
For more information, see TPM Specialist Certification Program Guidelines.