RMIC® Planning and Scheduling Practitioner Certification
Program Overview
Introduction to the Reliability and Maintainability Center
The Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) is a part of the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The center offers various programs and certifications in reliability and maintainability, including the RMIC Planning and Scheduling Practitioner Certification.
RMIC Planning and Scheduling Practitioner Certification
The RMIC Planning and Scheduling Certification Program provides a comprehensive foundation in R&M knowledge, offering flexibility to include specific training as needed. This program is designed for working professionals and includes a mix of maintenance and reliability education, hands-on coaching and mentoring, and practical exercises.
Requirements for RMIC Planning and Scheduling Practitioner Certification
To achieve the RMIC Planning and Scheduling Practitioner Certification, candidates must complete the following requirements:
- Complete One Bootcamp:
- Strategic Implementation and Leadership in R&M “Boot Camp” (for implementers at all levels)
- Overview of Modern Reliability & Maintainability Concepts “Boot Camp”
- Complete One Planning & Scheduling Course:
- The course can be taken from any RMC Training Partner (Allied Reliability, Eruditio, IDCON, Marshall Institute, People and Processes, Sparepart Know How)
- Complete One Supporting Course:
- Course can be taken from RMC or any RMC Training Partner
- Complete a Coached RMC Planning and Scheduling Focused Project:
- At work with measurable results
- Or complete the 6-month online version: iBL “RMIC® – P&S Practitioner Certification” (Eruditio)
Professional Development Opportunities
The RMC offers various professional development opportunities, including:
- Reliability & Maintainability Implementation Certification (RMIC)
- RMIC Planning and Scheduling Practitioner Certification
- Reliability Implementation Leader iBL RMIC (1 Year Program)
- RMIC MRO Storeroom and Materials Management Certification
- Online Training for Spare Parts Inventory Management
- Training Partners
Student Opportunities
The RMC provides opportunities for students, including:
- Undergraduate Education
- Graduate Education
- Internships
R&M Studies
The RMC conducts research and technology assessments, including:
- Reliability and Maintenance Assessment (3-Day Program)
RMC Events and Courses
The RMC hosts various events and courses, including:
- RMC Events and Courses
- 2026 Training Schedule
- Training Partners
RMC Blog
The RMC blog features articles on various topics, including:
- Moving from a reactive to a proactive culture
- The Crucial Role of Continuing Education in Reliability and Maintainability for Manufacturing
- How Most Companies Are Struggling with Their Shutdown Turnaround Optimization Programs
- Effective Strategies for Reducing Human Error and Improving Reliability
- Tracking Reliability: Metrics that Matter
Awards Program
The RMC offers the Reliability of Everything Culture Improvement Awards.