Improved Mastercam certification program

Improved Mastercam certification program

The Mastercam Certification is a rigorous set of knowledge-based and practical tests that demonstrate a programmer's ability to work effectively with CAM software, overcome common issues facing today's shops, and produce high-quality finished parts.

November 9, 2021

The Mastercam Certification is a rigorous set of knowledge-based and practical tests that demonstrate a programmer's ability to work effectively with CAM software, overcome common issues facing today's shops, and produce high-quality finished parts.

There are many benefits of Mastercam Certification. Programmers and machinists who complete the Mastercam Certification program carry with them a useful means of quickly proving and validating their Mastercam skills in an increasingly competitive industry. And, for an employer, by hiring Mastercam Certified employees, you are guaranteed to get the level of experience and expertise you demand.

The program indicates knowledge and expertise in the world's most widely used CAM software. Certification is an achievement and credential that provides proof of skill sets and can open educational and career advancement opportunities.

Certifications
The certifications that are currently available are 2D Mill, 3D Mill, and Lathe certifications. Successful completion of these exams demonstrates the ability to explain and discuss the workflow for creating toolpaths, understand the workflow of taking a model and creating NC code, articulate the difference between standard and Dynamic toolpaths, and understand the geometry in Mastercam.

There are no eligibility requirements or prerequisites needed to take a Certification exam. Users are encouraged to utilize the training courses on Mastercam University, which contain lessons that cover the topics in the Certification exams. Mastercam Resellers can also be consulted for training options available, or the user's experience as a machinist/programmer may have already given them the skills and knowledge needed to succeed with the exams.

After passing an exam, users will earn a digital credential called a badge. A badge proves a passing grade on an exam, or a series of exams, verifying that their knowledge has been certified by Mastercam.

To learn about Mastercam's Certification Program, visit https://www.mastercam.com/support/certifications or https://university.mastercam.com.

Glossary terms in this article

  • facing
    Preliminary “cleanup” operation that provides a true reference surface before beginning another operation.
  • lathe
    Turning machine capable of sawing, milling, grinding, gear-cutting, drilling, reaming, boring, threading, facing, chamfering, grooving, knurling, spinning, parting, necking, taper…