New engineering credential aids in career growth

Emily Smith
ASME NEWS

Working engineers interested in career advancement may find that being able to list Engineering Management Certification Professional after their name will guide them along that career path more efficiently than an MBA.

The time commitment and cost of becoming an EMCP is far less than what it takes to acquire a master in business administration. And because EMCPs must be re-certified every three years to maintain their credential, employers may value it more.

Engineering Management Certification International is an ASME initiative that was established last year in response to industry's interest in creating a global standard for engineering management.

The content and courses are being offered in cooperation with four other professional societies: the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Chemical Engineers, the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

The online EMCI courses became available in January. Live courses begin this month in Las Vegas.

Topics for the live and online courses include Developing Products; Finance and Procurement; Adjusting Business Strategies; Engineering Maintenance; Market Research; and Professional Responsibility.

For details on EMCI and course offerings visit www.engineeringcertification.org.

 

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