MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The SMTA announced that both SMT Processes and Six Sigma Certification will be offered in conjunction with SMTAI 2008. This is the only time the SMTA will offer Six Sigma Certification this year. The program will be held in Orlando, FL at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center. SMT Processes Certification will take place August 18-20 and Six Sigma Certification will be held August 19-21.

Each SMTA Certification program is a three-day offering consisting of a 1.5-day refresher workshop on topics in SMT Processes or Six Sigma Green Belt. The program concludes on days two and three with an open and closed book examination.

SMTA Certification will provide the engineer with enhanced stature in the industry, increased marketing value for the company, and obtained proof of knowledge and experience. The comprehensive program is unique because it recognizes and certifies the entire SMT assembly process at an engineering level.

For more information on the SMTA Certification program and to register, please visit: smta.org/certification/certification.cfm. Questions can be directed to Melissa Serres Marx at 952-920-7682 or melissa@smta.org