Professional engineering qualifications
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Introduction
Individuals working in engineering-related fields may wish to achieve highly prized Professional Qualifications including:
Professional Registration
Professional Registration (overseen by Engineering Council UK (ECUK)) - is achieved by individuals to become:
- a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- an Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- an ICT Technician (ICTTech)
Institution Membership
Institution Membership is gained by individuals, for example, to become a:
Why Become Professionally Qualified?
As an individual, when you are in a situation where you are looking to achieve Professional Qualifications then there are numerous benefits to you, your colleagues, your company, and your clients in completing the process.
Reasons you may wish to achieve Professional Qualifications include:
- Invest in Your Future
- Formal Recognition of Expertise
- Potential Accelerated Career Progression
- Increased Assurance in Your Abilities
- Gain Local, National, and international Recognition for Your Expertise
- Connection to a Professional Network
--MENTORiVE - Professional Mentoring
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