CMSC 2026

CMS Certification Review at CMSC

A two day condensed Preparatory Course designed to assist and inform students in the topics covered within the Coordinate Measurement Society’s (CMS) Level-One Certification for 3D Metrology. The course consists primarily of class discussion spurred by a Power Point presentation. Question and answer sessions will take place during the course to ensure knowledge and understanding.

Class takes place 9-3 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Exams are offered on Thursday.
If you intend to take the Certification Exam after the class, you must apply for the Exam via the normal CMS webpage, Professional Certification for Metrologists (cmsc.org). You are urged to begin the acceptance process as early as possible. Additional costs apply for exam registration.

The course reviews the test’s five broad areas of knowledge.
· Interpreting engineering documents
· Measurement Device knowledge
· Measurement Planning
· Measurement Operations
· Data Analysis and Ethics

Aims & Objectives
Encourage best practices through discussion and example questions
Improve test performance
· Describe test and conditions
· Freshen knowledge of subjects student doesn’t use on a daily basis
· Identify and address gaps in knowledge
· Review GD&T, SPC, and uncertainty
· Review documentation and planning

CMS Certification Review at CMSC

A two day condensed Preparatory Course designed to assist and inform students in the topics covered within the Coordinate Measurement Society’s (CMS) Level-One Certification for 3D Metrology. The course consists primarily of class discussion spurred by a Power Point presentation. Question and answer sessions will take place during the course to ensure knowledge and understanding.

Class takes place 9-3 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Exams are offered on Thursday.
If you intend to take the Certification Exam after the class, you must apply for the Exam via the normal CMS webpage, Professional Certification for Metrologists (cmsc.org). You are urged to begin the acceptance process as early as possible. Additional costs apply for exam registration.

The course reviews the test’s five broad areas of knowledge.
· Interpreting engineering documents
· Measurement Device knowledge
· Measurement Planning
· Measurement Operations
· Data Analysis and Ethics

Aims & Objectives
Encourage best practices through discussion and example questions
Improve test performance
· Describe test and conditions
· Freshen knowledge of subjects student doesn’t use on a daily basis
· Identify and address gaps in knowledge
· Review GD&T, SPC, and uncertainty
· Review documentation and planning

Session Wed 2: Laser Tracker Network Analysis (1:00-2:00PM)
Steve Seiler
Take a deep dive into Spatial Analyzer's network analysis tools using real-world data. Whether you're new to network alignments or looking to sharpen your analysis skills, this is a practical, data-driven walkthrough focused on improving confidence in your measurements.

Session Wed 2: Automation in Action: Integrating Metrology Solutions (2:30-3:30)
Sarah Avino & Scott Sandwith
This session will walk through real examples of how Spatial Anayzer leverages its wide range of device connections including robots, laser trackers, total stations, PCMMs, and photogrammetry systems to automate the metrology processes. We'll show how built-in tools like Measurement Plans, along with SA's SDK, Python, C# and more can be used together to streamline inspection and assembly.