Certification Description
The professional certification at this level is designed for young technical professionals seeking to establish credentials in preparation for early technical management or supervisory assignments.

Certifying Organization
Society for Manufacturing Engineers
http://www.sme.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Associate Engineering Manager Website

Certification Description
The CDFA credential is a voluntary certification designed to elevate the professional standards in design firm management and administration and contribute to the firm's organizational growth and maturity through better practices in firm management. The credential comprised by the SDA's Certification Program distinguishes and supports the roles performed by the spectrum of administrators and managers in the A/E/C firm.

Certifying Organization
Society for Design Administration
http://www.sdanational.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Design Firm Administrator Website

Certification Description
This certification targets Systems Engineers, but may also target Project Managers and Technical Leads, and anyone involved in the specification of and architectural analysis and design of systems.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Specialist - Rhapsody for Systems V8 Website

Certification Description
The professional certification at this level is designed for experienced technical managers seeking to validate their skills and experience with a professional certification.

Certifying Organization
Society for Manufacturing Engineers
http://www.sme.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Professional Engineering Manager Website

Certification Description
This exam validates the skills and knowledge necessary for effectively scheduling, communicating, collaborating on, and delivering projects using Project Standard 2010 and Project Professional 2010. Candidates should know key project management concepts and terminology as related to scheduling.

Certifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

TS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2010 Website