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Certified Plant Engineer (CPE)

Nov 3rd, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Governing Association & Source
Association For Facilities Engineering

Description
This credential is designed to validate that the certified person possesses the professional expertise and knowledge required to successfully perform plant and facilities supervisor activities.
Requirements
There are two CPE Certification Categories. The first is the CPE category A. With this certification you are eligible if you have a minimum of [...]



Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Oct 1st, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering/Science, Estimating, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Scheduling

overning Association & Source
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Description
Globally preferred by employers, the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence. Members with the CFE credential experience professional growth and quickly position themselves as leaders in the global anti-fraud community. In fact, the ACFE’s 2008 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals [...]



100% CDs: The New Design Build

Sep 13th, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Commentary, Lead

Modern commercial development is constantly in flux.   Often this change is due to developers feeling the pressure to adapt to the most current market trends.  Projects may be conceived several years before they actually break ground.  Over the design life cycle several factors impact the intended result, whether it be material cost, neighboring projects, [...]



Senior Level Linux Professional (LPIC-3)

Aug 27th, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Computer Engineering/Science

Governing Association & Source
The Linux Professional Institute

Description
The LPIC-3 Certification program represents the culmination of LPI’s 3 Certification Programs.
LPIC-3 is designed for the “enterprise-level” Linux professional. The program has been developed with the input of hundreds of Linux professionals from around the globe and with input from some of the world’s leading technology companies. It also [...]



The Android that ate the apple

Jul 4th, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Commentary

The Iphone vs. Android battle isn’t the same fight Windows vs. Linux is.   All the stats tell us that the smart phone market is growing rapidly.  While it is accepted the Iphone is the single best selling smart phone handset, its OS has been only used on 1 handset which could ultimately limit it’s growth.  [...]



The New Chrysler G37? Our tax dollars at work!

Jun 4th, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Commentary

I love the styling of the Infiniti G37 sedan.  A beautiful, unique Japanese sports sedan.  A car which has an unmistakable silhouette and flourishes with uncompromising performance.  I am also a fan of the amazing website Car Walls.  Imagine my utter shock and dismay when my eyes fell upon what could only be described as [...]



Are Certifications Relevant?

Apr 18th, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Commentary

Without a shadow of a doubt, the global economy is facing unprecedented fiscal challenges.  Opportunities for engineers are thinning, and markets are becoming considerably tougher to break through.  With the emergence of globalization, competition is more ferocious than ever and engineering professionals need all the help they can get.
The goal of a certification is to [...]



Stimulate This!

Feb 17th, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Commentary

The new administration has triumphed over the republican stalemate.   The only real challenge facing us is having the local electorate stand up to those they have put in power and demand that their tax dollars are spent in the best long term interests of communities in which they live.  Local municipalities must be held to a [...]



PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEER (PTOE)

Jan 1st, 2009 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Civil Engineering

Governing Association & Source
Transportation Professional Certification Board Inc
Description
Certification as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer™ (PTOE) is a powerful demonstration of requisite knowledge, skill and ability in the specialized application of traffic operations engineering.
The certification process, which has been adopted for professional traffic operations engineers, requires that the holder be a licensed professional engineer if he [...]



Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Dec 29th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Electrical Engineering

Governing Association & Source
Building Industry Consulting Services International
Description
This certification is globally recognized within the telecommunications industry, as a designation of the exceptional qualifications and expertise of the individual, in the design, integration and implementation of telecommunications systems and their related infrastructure components. The RCDD designation is becoming ever more recognized…and required…by many private and state [...]