Workforce Recognition Certification Program

SME Certification

The Time Wise Suite of Lean Products qualifies for inclusion in the 80 hours of Training, Education and Development towards the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels of Lean Certification. Trainees with minimal prior Lean work experience who successfully complete Time Wise Training have the option of applying to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers for certification at the Bronze Level. Lean Practitioners with a dossier establishing prior Lean work experience are eligible to take the Silver or Gold exams upon submitting an application to SME.