Guest Blog by Celia Desmond, IEEE WCET Program Director -- Wireless communications professionals the world over are now able to demonstrate their thorough understanding of different key technologies in the wireless arena. Individuals earning the IEEE Wireless Communications Professional (IEEE WCP) credential are accredited as having received a thorough understanding of how new technology and recent standards developments impact their work in the wireless communications field, as well as a firm grasp of local market and business implications.
Today, the IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering technologies (IEEE WCET) program is recognized internationally as a useful tool for not only certifying the wireless communications expertise of professionals, but also helping employers, corporations and global organizations assess the real-world problem solving skills of present employees and potential job candidates.
To assist practitioners in advancing those skills, IEEE ComSoc, under the guidance of wireless industry professionals and experienced academics, has made it their business to introduce training programs designed to provide continuing education opportunities for communications professionals worldwide.
“In the coming months, ComSoc Training will announce additional intensive virtual and in-person training courses,” says Rolf Frantz, the WCET industry relations manager and a communications industry veteran. “Simultaneously, the WCET examination is being updated with questions that specifically address developments in the industry since the program’s inception. ComSoc’s goal is to keep both the training and the exam up to date and relevant to practitioners working in the field."
Frantz adds, “Through outreach to leading corporations and learning institutions worldwide, we’ve found that many graduates enter the job market with a lack of practical knowledge. ComSoc’s educational offerings aim to help recent graduates bridge that gap between theory and practice, while helping experienced practitioners expand their skills and knowledge across the broad field of wireless communications. The objective of the WCET certification exam has always been to provide knowledgeable wireless professionals with a way to demonstrate their mastery of critical and constantly evolving wireless technology.”
The IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering technologies (IEEE WCET) examination was originally developed by the IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) to provide professionals with a vendor-neutral, standards-oriented method for demonstrating their practical skills in the wireless field as well as to offer employers a quantifiable way for selecting qualified individuals for wireless engineering positions and projects worldwide.
ComSoc Training offers a variety of online and in-person training options specifically designed to help wireless professionals enhance their overall knowledge of the field. These training sessions can also aid in preparation for the IEEE WCET exam, while offering customized training options to companies and organizations interested in providing on-site instruction to employees. Students who complete a ComSoc Training course are eligible to receive IEEE Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which can also help them meet company training requirements or maintain a P.E. license.
As an example, a one-day course will be held 20 October 2010 at 4G World in Chicago, IL. Practical Wireless Communications Engineering will provide a broad audience of technology professionals with the latest details on current engineering, architectural, operational, standards, and management practices. It also addresses numerous network layers including different facets of wireless design.
A five-day intensive online course on wireless communications engineering is also being offered from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT on 20 – 24 September 2010. Particularly suited for persons working in a specialized aspect of wireless communications, this course focuses on the implementation, design and operation of wireless networks. Course participants will gain a more advanced understanding of current technology practices and a better perspective on future wireless communications developments.
For more information about ComSoc Training and IEEE CEUs visit www.comsoc.org/training. From the ComSoc Training website you can learn more about specific course objectives, read instructor biographies, and review course material and registration information. Specifics about the 20 October course at 4G World can also be found at http://4gworld.com/2010/06/ieee-training-course/.
To earn the IEEE WCP credential, individuals must pass the IEEE WCET exam. Made up of 150 multiple choice questions, the test is offered via computer at testing centers worldwide. IEEE ComSoc recommends that candidates have a degree from an accredited college or university and three or more years of graduate-level education or professional wireless communications engineering experience in order to be adequately prepared for the exam.
Visit www.ieee-wcet.org to learn more about WECT certification. From the website you can also subscribe to the bi-monthly IEEE Wireless Communications Professional electronic newsletter. Free PDF and print copies of the Candidate’s Handbook, which contains everything you need to know about the WCET program and exam, can also be requested. Email questions to cert@comsoc.org or call +1 732 699 5477.
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