Preventive maintenance is a game-changer for companies. Organizations adopting preventive maintenance strategies reduce unplanned downtime by up to 50%, boost equipment reliability by 40%, and cut overall maintenance costs by 35% compared to reactive approaches.
This certified program, Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™), is designed to equip maintenance leaders with the advanced knowledge, leadership capabilities, and strategic tools needed to implement and champion world-class preventive maintenance programs. Throughout the program, you will develop a comprehensive command of preventive maintenance principles, including maintenance strategy design, asset criticality analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and maintenance scheduling. Participants will learn how to translate reliability concepts into structured maintenance plans that improve uptime, predictability, and asset performance across complex operations.
You will gain hands-on expertise in seamlessly integrating preventive maintenance with reliability engineering, condition monitoring, spare-parts planning, and maintenance data analytics. The program places strong emphasis on maintenance KPIs, lifecycle cost analysis, and continuous-improvement frameworks, equipping you to measure, justify, and continuously optimize maintenance performance at an enterprise level. By the end of the program, you will be fully prepared to lead high-impact preventive maintenance initiatives that reduce downtime, enhance asset reliability, and deliver measurable improvements in profitability and operational resilience.
Upon successful completion, you will attain the Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) designation. This globally recognized credential will demonstrate your ability to lead preventive maintenance excellence, advise senior management on asset strategy, and position yourself for advanced leadership roles in maintenance, reliability, and asset management.
This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Over 10 hours of powerful course content delivering in depth knowledge of preventive maintenance principles, maintenance strategies, and asset reliability best practices.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) designation, demonstrating your expertise in leading structured, data driven, and risk aware preventive maintenance programs.
- Learn to design and implement world class preventive maintenance programs that reduce downtime, optimize costs, and improve asset performance across operations.
- Master practical skills in maintenance planning, CMMS utilization, KPI measurement, risk management, condition-based maintenance, and continuous improvement techniques to achieve sustainable maintenance excellence.
- Full lifetime access.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisors at [email protected] or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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Accreditations
This Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) is a mark of excellence and professional distinction, signifying a fully qualified professional with advanced expertise in leading structured, data driven, and risk aware preventive maintenance programs. It is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all members. The CPM™ charter is a trademarked charter available only to professionals who have completed and passed this program. The certification is governed and maintained by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications with over 90,000 members around the world. It is also endorsed by prominent associations and organizations worldwide.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD as adhering to Continuing Professional Principles.
What Can You Expect From This Certified Program
Preventive Maintenance is no longer an option—it is a core requirement for ensuring world class reliable asset performance. Studies show that maintenance-related failures account for nearly 20% of total operating costs in asset-intensive industries and organizations with structured preventive maintenance programs can achieve up to 25% higher operating margins and extend asset life by 40%.
This certified program is built to equip maintenance leaders with the strategic insight, technical expertise, and managerial capability needed to implement, and lead high-performing preventive maintenance systems. You will develop deep expertise in risk-based asset prioritization, predictive and condition-based maintenance technologies, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). By blending rigorous frameworks with practical application, you will discover how to build preventive strategies that align with organizational objectives and deliver measurable performance improvements.
Throughout the program, you will learn how to construct robust maintenance schedules, apply condition monitoring and maintenance data analytics for early fault detection, and optimize spare-parts planning to reduce downtime. You will also master the effective deployment of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platforms, the design of maintenance KPIs that drive accountability, regulatory and safety compliance, and continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and reliability engineering. By the end of the program, you will be fully prepared to lead preventive maintenance initiatives that reduce disruptions, maximize asset performance, and strengthen long-term operational resilience.
Upon completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will attain the Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) designation. This CPM™ credential positions you as a strategic leader capable of guiding organizations toward reliability excellence, unlocking career advancement, and elevating your professional credibility in the maintenance and reliability field.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Preventive Maintenance Frameworks
- Maintenance Strategy Design
- Asset Reliability Management
- Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
- CMMS Utilization and Configuration
- Maintenance KPI Measurement
- Asset Criticality Analysis
- Condition Based Maintenance Techniques
- Reliability Centered Maintenance Principles
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis Methodologies
- Predictive Maintenance Fundamentals
- Maintenance Risk Assessment
- Spare Parts and Inventory Optimization
- Maintenance Cost Control
- Downtime and Availability Analysis
- Maintenance Compliance Standards
- Maintenance Documentation and Reporting
- Workforce Capability Planning
- Maintenance Safety Management
- Continuous Improvement Frameworks
- Lean Maintenance Principles
- Maintenance Data Analytics
- Digital Maintenance Technologies
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Maintenance Audit Readiness
- Operational Risk Mitigation
- Maintenance Performance Metrics
- Maintenance Governance Structures
- Cross Functional Maintenance Coordination
Your Faculty Director
Lou Friscoe is a highly accomplished operations and maintenance leader with over two decades of hands-on experience spanning preventive maintenance, asset management, operational excellence, and large-scale facilities operations. He is the Founder of E&E Ops LLC, where he helps organizations design and execute streamlined maintenance and operations strategies that deliver measurable performance, reliability, and cost outcomes.
Lou is also a Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering for the Master of Science in Operations Management program, where he teaches Maintenance Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, and Industrial Safety and Health Regulations. His academic work is firmly grounded in real-world practice, integrating LEAN, Six Sigma, ERP systems, and reliability-based maintenance principles.
Previously, Lou held senior leadership roles overseeing operations and maintenance for hundreds of government and defense facilities nationwide, managing multi-site teams, complex maintenance portfolios, and mission-critical assets. A U.S. Navy veteran and former Maintenance Control Leading Chief, he brings deep expertise in preventive maintenance leadership, safety-critical operations, and disciplined execution.
Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, there will be a Chartered exam comprising 50 multiple choice questions. Upon passing the exam, you will be accredited with Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) designation.
- 98% of students who have taken this exam have passed the exam successfully. Almost all professionals who have taken our courses have passed this test and attain their Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) designation.
- The exam has 50 multiple choice questions and you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass the exam.
- You can re-take the exam online as many times as you want, with no additional charges for retaking of exams.
- The program cost already includes the exam fees, so there are no additional charges for taking the exam.
If you have challenges passing the exam, you can secure assistance from our team and faculty leader to help you pass the exam.
Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) Designation
Upon successfully attending this program, you will be awarded with the Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) designation. that can be used in your resume, CV and other professional credentials. This certification is industry-recognized with lifelong validity.
Globally recognized, the CPM™ certification affirms your expertise in leading structured, data driven, and risk aware preventive maintenance programs across asset intensive environments. It demonstrates your capability to design and manage preventive maintenance strategies, optimize asset reliability, oversee maintenance governance frameworks, and ensure safety and compliance across complex operational settings. Developed by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the content of this program has been independently accredited by CPD Certification Service as adhering to the highest standards of continuing professional principles.
Program Pricing
On Demand Learning
USD 550
- Lifetime access to high-quality self-paced eLearning content curated by preventive maintenance and asset management experts.
- 24x7 learner assistance and support.
- Attain your Certified Preventive Maintenance Leader (CPM™) designation that you can use across your professional credentials.
- Demonstrate professional expertise in leading structured, data driven, and risk aware preventive maintenance programs across asset intensive environments.
- Over 10 hours of in-depth learning covering preventive maintenance strategies, maintenance planning and scheduling, CMMS utilization, KPI measurement, risk management, condition-based maintenance, and predictive maintenance integration.
- 5 powerful real-world case studies and best practices addressing asset reliability improvement, downtime reduction, maintenance risk mitigation, spare parts optimization, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Full lifetime access.
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Corporate Training
Customized To Your Needs
- If you have more than 30 participants from your organizations, you can contact us to host a program customized to your training needs through a blended learning or physical classroom model.
- By customizing your program, the faculty leader can tailor the content that is specific to your needs.
- Prior to the commencement of the bespoke program, we will schedule conference calls to identify your training needs and map out the sessions most relevant to your organization.
Download Brochure
You can download our program brochure below. If you have any inquiries on this program, please contact our Program Advisor at [email protected] or call us at:
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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