ASME GDTP Certification provides the means to recognize proficiency in the understanding and application of the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles expressed in the ASME Y14.5 Standard. It is based on a multiple-choice examination.

There are two levels of ASME GDTP Certification: Senior and Technologist

A Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) might typically be employed as, but not limited to: Design Engineer; CAD/CAM/CAE Specialist; Drafter, Production or Manufacturing Engineer; Process Engineer; Quality Engineer; Tool or Gage Engineer; Engineering Manager; Checker; Engineering Consultant; Educator; Inspector; Contract Engineer; Project Engineer; and Technical Specialist. 

The 2009 edition of the Y14.5 standard became available in March, 2009.  ASME is in the process of updating the certification examination to the new edition, however, until further notice it will continue to be based on Y14.5-1994 standard.

Why get ASME GDTP Certified?

For Design, Drafting, Inspection, Quality, CAD/CAM, & General Engineering Professionals:

• Generally, new design, drafting, inspection, quality and engineering related positions require knowledge of GD&T and the ASME Y14.5 Standard. ASME GDTP Certification is the only way to prove your knowledge of GD&T and move yourself ahead of the rest of the pack.
• Enhance your credentials, and get the respect from your peers that you deserve.
• Confirm your knowledge, so you can work more confidently in an advisory capacity.
• Increase your skills in reducing cost and improving quality.
• Prove you deserve that promotion.

For Corporations / Engineering Management:

• Verify the GD&T abilities of your design, manufacturing and inspection team.
• Reinforce uniform engineering drawing and documentation interpretation in your company, from design, to manufacturing, to inspection.
• Improve drawing and documentation interpretation and communication among your staff, your suppliers, and your customers.
• Cut manufacturing and inspection costs through proper application of tolerancing schemes.