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PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Nov 29th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Scheduling

Governing Association & Source Project Management Institute Description The PMI-SP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and advanced expertise in the specialized area of developing and maintaining the project schedule. It is suitable for any project team members with advanced expertise in project scheduling management.  This global credential acknowledges individuals who strengthen and support project management by [...]



Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Nov 23rd, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Industrial Engineering

Governing Association & Source The Association For Operations Management  Description  The APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) is the first globally recognized comprehensive certification program designed for supply chain management professionals. The APICS CSCP designation is the first and only global supply chain credential accepted by the world’s top manfacturers. Earn the APICS CSCP designation [...]



Project Management Professional (PMP)

Nov 22nd, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering/Science, Estimating, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Scheduling

Governing Association & Source Project Management Institute Description The PMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources. Requirements Option 1: High school diploma, associate’s degree or global equivalent Minimum five years/60 months unique nonoverlapping professional project management [...]



Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)

Nov 20th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Petroleum Engineering

Governing  Association & Source Association for The Advancement Of Cost Engineering Description The intent is to recognize specialists who meet a demanding set of planning and scheduling criteria by a rigorous examination, experience, education and ethical qualifications. The PSP requirements have been established to reflect the sophistication of individuals in today’s planning and scheduling industry [...]



Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Nov 19th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Construction Management, Engineering Management, Estimating

Governing Association & Source Construction Management Association of America Description The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is someone who has voluntarily met the prescribed criteria of the CCM program with regard to formal education, field experience and demonstrated capability and understanding of the CM body of knowledge. In 1995, the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) [...]



Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)

Nov 16th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Computer Engineering/Science

Governing Association & Source IEEE Computer Society Description The IEEE Computer Society Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) certification focuses on the following components of a professional certification: Exam-based testing demonstrating mastery of a Body of Knowledge (BOK); Extensive experience base in the performance of the work or profession being certified; and; Continuing professional education, measured [...]



Certification in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)

Nov 14th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Industrial Engineering

Governing Association & Source American Society of Transportation & Logistics Description the CTL Certification, known as the CPA of the transportation /logistics industry, and is constantly revising and updating the certification exams, keeping current with changes occurring in the field.  It requires candidates to certification is granted to individuals who successfully complete six of the [...]



Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Nov 13th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Governing Association & Source The Association for Operations Management Description This scertifications validate’s a successful candidate’s knowledge regarding the essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement. Requirements  Candidates must [...]



Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE)

Nov 11th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Industrial Engineering

Governing Association & Source American Society For Quality Description The Certified Reliability Engineer is a professional who understands the principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve product/systems safety, reliability and maintainability. This body of knowledge (BOK) and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, design review and control; prediction, estimation, and apportionment methodology; [...]



Crabs In A Bucket

Oct 30th, 2008 | By Qualified Engineer | Category: Commentary

I’ve only been observing the engineering profession for a few years, but from what I have seen, there is a clear issue of low compensation that must be tackled. When a high school student takes on the challenge to pursue a degree in engineering and then goes on to seek professional licensure, he or she [...]