Mechanical
ASQ
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Validates mastery of life-cycle testing, MTBF, and failure analysis. Essential for high-reliability industries like aerospace.
The facts
Exam cost
$498
Difficulty
Hard
Prep time
100 hours
Exam length
4 hours
Passing score
550/750
Renewal
Every 3 years
Our estimate of the salary effect of holding this credential: +$13,000. This is an editorial estimate, not a measured figure.
Prerequisites
8 years experience (waived by degree)
How people prepare
- CRE Primer
- ASQ Handbook
- Reliability Engineering Resources
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