CMS Level One Certification: Preparatory Course for 3D Portable Metrology
Join us for this two-day, instructor-led preparatory course held in conjunction with the annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC) from July 22-23, 2025. This course is designed to support individuals planning to sit for the Coordinate Metrology Society’s (CMS) Level One Certification Exam in 3D portable Metrology. Providing a focused review of the core topics covered by the exam, this opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of fundamental metrology principles. The course features interactive discussions guided by a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, with frequent opportunities for Q&A to ensure comprehension and retention of material.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday | July 22nd, 2025
9:00AM – 12:00PM: Design Document Interpretation
1:00PM – 3:00PM: Measurement Device Knowledge
Wednesday | July 23rd, 2025
9:00AM – 12:00PM: Measurement Planning & Execution
1:00PM – 3:00PM: Analysis & Ethics
Thursday | July 24th, 2025
8:00AM – 12:00PM: Exam
1:00PM – 5:00PM: Exam
Registration Information
The CMS Level-One Certification Prep Course is complimentary for registered conference attendees of the 2025 Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC). Please note: enrollment in this course does not provide access to the CMSC conference itself and exam registration is a separate process and includes an additional fee.
To ensure full participation in the course and certification exam, please complete the following steps:
Step 1: Register for the Certification Prep Class
Register below to attend a complimentary preparatory course hosted by East Coast Metrology.
Step 2: Register for the CMSC Conference
All participants must be registered to attend the Coordinate Metrology Society Conference.
SIGN UPStep 3: Apply for the CMS Level-One Exam
Complete the application pdf. Then fill out the reference form headers and forward the forms to each of your FOUR references with the certification@cmsc.org email included for them to submit the forms on your behalf.
EXAM APPLICATION FORM REFERENCE FORMBoth your application form and reference forms must be submitted via email to: certification@cmsc.org
Step 4: Pay the Exam Registration Fee
Finalize your exam registration by submitting payment through the CMS website.
PAY FOR THE EXAMCore Topics Reviewed
The course reviews the test’s five broad areas of knowledge:
Interpreting Engineering Documents
Measurement Device Knowledge
Measurement Planning
Measurement Operations
Data Analysis & Ethics
Learning Objectives
Reinforce best practices through discussion and sample questions
Improve readiness and performance on the Level One Certification Exam
Clarify exam format, expectations, and conditions
Refresh knowledge of topics not used in everyday practice
Identify and address individual knowledge gaps
Review key principles including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and measurement uncertainty
Strengthen understanding of documentation and planning in metrology workflows
