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Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Training Program

Master Reliability Engineering & Prepare for the ASQ CRE Certification with Educoursera

Course Snapshot

Mode: Live Online + Recordings

Duration: 20 + Hours

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Mock Tests & Practice Bank

Trainer Support

Certificate of Completion

About This Course

The Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is a globally recognized professional certification designed for engineers and quality professionals responsible for improving the reliability, maintainability, safety, and performance of products, equipment, and systems.

The program focuses on reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis, life data analysis, failure analysis, risk assessment, maintainability, and reliability program management. Participants learn how to reduce failures, improve product life cycles, minimize maintenance costs, and increase customer satisfaction through proven engineering methods.

Educoursera's CRE Training Program provides comprehensive instructor-led training aligned with the latest ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge, helping professionals prepare confidently for the certification exam while applying reliability engineering concepts to real-world industrial challenges. The course aligns with the 2025 ASQ Body of Knowledge.

Why Choose Educoursera?

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Who Should Attend?
  • Reliability Engineers

  • Mechanical Engineers

  • Electrical Engineers

  • Electronics Engineers

  • Manufacturing Engineers

  • Maintenance Engineers

  • Quality Engineers

  • QA/QC Engineers

  • Product Engineers

  • Design Engineers

  • Process Engineers

  • Industrial Engineers

  • Project Engineers

  • Operations Engineers

  • Plant Engineers

  • Engineering Managers

  • Maintenance Managers

  • Production Managers

  • Quality Managers

  • Professionals preparing for the ASQ CRE Certification

Live Interactive Classes

Industry Case Studies

Lifetime Recordings

Mobile Friendly Learning

Course Learning Objectives
  • Understand Reliability Engineering concepts

  • Apply statistical techniques for reliability analysis

  • Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

  • Conduct Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • Analyze reliability data using Weibull methods

  • Plan and execute reliability testing

  • Improve product reliability and maintainability

  • Reduce failures and downtime

  • Design effective reliability programs

  • Manage reliability throughout the product lifecycle

  • Prepare for the ASQ CRE Certification Exam

Course Curriculum

Module 1 – Reliability Management

  • Fundamentals of Reliability Engineering

  • Reliability Concepts

  • Reliability Program Planning

  • Reliability Metrics

  • Reliability Standards

  • Reliability Policies

  • Product Life Cycle

  • Reliability Management Systems

Module 2 – Probability & Statistics

  • Probability Theory

  • Statistical Distributions

  • Normal Distribution

  • Weibull Distribution

  • Exponential Distribution

  • Lognormal Distribution

  • Binomial Distribution

  • Poisson Distribution

  • Confidence Intervals

  • Regression Analysis

  • Hypothesis Testing

  • Statistical Process Analysis

Module 3 – Reliability Modeling

  • Reliability Functions

  • Failure Rate Models

  • Hazard Functions

  • MTBF

  • MTTF

  • Availability

  • Maintainability

  • Reliability Prediction

  • System Reliability Models

  • Series Systems

  • Parallel Systems

  • Redundancy Models

Module 4 – Design for Reliability

  • Reliability Requirements

  • Reliability Allocation

  • Design Reviews

  • Design Verification

  • Design Validation

  • Design Margin Analysis

  • Reliability Growth

  • Design Optimization

Module 5 – Failure Analysis

  • Failure Mechanisms

  • Failure Modes

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Fishbone Diagram

  • 5 Why Analysis

  • Pareto Analysis

  • Corrective Actions

  • Preventive Actions

  • Lessons Learned

Module 6 – Risk Assessment

  • Risk Management

  • FMEA

  • Process FMEA

  • Design FMEA

  • FMECA

  • Fault Tree Analysis

  • Event Tree Analysis

  • Risk Priority Number (RPN)

  • Criticality Analysis

Module 7 – Reliability Testing

  • Reliability Demonstration Tests

  • Accelerated Life Testing

  • Environmental Testing

  • Stress Screening

  • Burn-in Testing

  • Qualification Testing

  • Acceptance Testing

  • Field Reliability Testing

Module 8 – Maintainability Engineering

  • Maintenance Strategies

  • Preventive Maintenance

  • Predictive Maintenance

  • Corrective Maintenance

  • MTTR

  • Availability Improvement

  • Spare Parts Planning

  • Maintenance Optimization

Module 9 – Data Analysis

  • Reliability Data Collection

  • Warranty Analysis

  • Field Failure Analysis

  • Life Data Analysis

  • Trend Analysis

  • Reliability Growth Analysis

  • Statistical Software Overview

Module 10 – Reliability Program Management

  • Reliability Planning

  • Supplier Reliability

  • Reliability Audits

  • Cost of Reliability

  • Reliability Improvement Projects

  • Continuous Improvement

  • Reliability Documentation

  • Project Management

Module 11 – Exam Preparation

  • Latest CRE Body of Knowledge Review

  • Formula Revision

  • Numerical Problem Solving

  • Case Study Discussions

  • Mock Tests

  • Previous Exam Pattern Discussion

  • Exam Strategy

  • Time Management

Career Opportunities
  • Reliability Engineer

  • Senior Reliability Engineer

  • Product Reliability Engineer

  • Maintenance Reliability Engineer

  • Asset Reliability Engineer

  • Reliability Consultant

  • Quality Engineer

  • Manufacturing Engineer

  • Design Engineer

  • Reliability Manager

  • Maintenance Manager

  • Engineering Manager

  • Product Development Engineer

  • Failure Analysis Engineer

  • Continuous Improvement Engineer

  • Asset Manager

  • Property Manager

  • Technical Services Manager

  • Infrastructure Manager

  • Workplace Experience Manager

  • Head of Facilities

  • Government

  • Corporate Offices

Course Includes
  • ✔ Instructor-led live sessions

  • ✔ Real-time interaction & case studies

  • ✔ Doubt clearing + exam guidance

  • ✔ Session recordings

  • ✔ 2000+ Practice Q/A

  • ✔ Study materials & handbook

  • ✔ Free trainer support

  • ✔ Certificate of completion

Why Choose Educoursera?
  • Expert Industry Trainers

  • International Standard Curriculum

  • Practical Case Studies

  • Live Interactive Sessions

  • Flexible Learning Options

  • Lifetime Learning Support

  • Affordable Course Fees

  • Global Student Community

  • Excellent Student Success Rate

  • Dedicated Exam Preparation

Exam Details
  • Certification: ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

  • Exam Format: Computer-based, open-book examination

  • Question Type: Multiple-choice

  • Total Questions: 165 (150 scored and 15 unscored)

  • Exam Duration: 4 hours 18 minutes (4.5-hour appointment)

  • Language: English

  • Delivery: Prometric test centers and eligible remote options where available

  • Eligibility: Typically 8 years of work experience in one or more CRE Body of Knowledge areas, including at least 3 years in a decision-making role. Education can reduce the experience requirement (for example, a bachelor's degree generally waives 4 years, and a master's/doctorate waives 5 years).

Why Reliability Engineering?

Organizations worldwide depend on reliable products and systems to reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain a competitive advantage. Reliability Engineers play a critical role in preventing failures, optimizing maintenance strategies, and ensuring long-term product performance. Earning the CRE certification demonstrates advanced expertise in reliability engineering and can strengthen career opportunities across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and other high-reliability industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)?

The Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is a globally recognized certification that validates expertise in reliability engineering, failure analysis, risk assessment, maintainability, and reliability testing.

 

Who should attend the CRE course?

Reliability Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Managers.

 

Is CRE certification worth it?

Yes. CRE certification enhances technical expertise, improves career opportunities, and demonstrates proficiency in reliability engineering principles.

 

Is the CRE exam difficult?

The exam is comprehensive and requires a strong understanding of reliability engineering concepts, statistical analysis, and practical application. Proper preparation significantly improves the chances of success.

 

Does Educoursera provide study materials?

Yes. Participants receive comprehensive study materials, instructor-led training, mock tests, practice questions, and trainer support.

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