Routsis Training’s globally recognized Design Certification indicates a broad-spectrum understanding of the injection molded part and mold design.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of mold and part design fundamentals, print reading, mathematics, basic scientific molding concepts, and plastics materials — and demonstrate a solid understanding of current industry best practices.

Who Should Consider Certification:

The Design Certification program is excellent for injection mold & part designers, process engineers, project managers, and quality engineers. Individuals can use this certification to help advance their careers and industry standing. Engineering managers should consider offering this certification as a way to benchmark their team’s knowledge and capabilities. Certified engineers are more confident in their ability to meet the challenges of today’s ever advancing designs and applications.

How to Get Certified:

This comprehensive exam is conducted entirely online. The test takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete — with a time limit of 3 hours. Upon completion of the exam, participants are immediately notified whether they’ve passed or not, via email.

Those who attain a passing score will receive their certificate. Those who do not pass receive a detailed report indicating areas in which further improvement is needed, prior to retaking the exam.

Question Categories:

• Basic Scientific Molding
• Injection Mold Basics
• Basic Dimensions & Mathematics
• Plastics Materials
• Plastics Part Design
• Tooling Design Fundamentals

How to Prepare for Certification:

Although preparatory training is not necessary to achieve certification, participation in Routsis’s structured training programs can greatly increase a candidate’s chances of successfully completing the examination.

We offer an online training package specifically geared toward helping individuals prepare for and pass this certification exam. For small and mid-sized companies, our Professional Certification Portals provide a convenient, cost-efficient way to train, benchmark, and certify your employees. Larger companies should consider our exclusive RightStart™ in-house training system.