Metrology Certifications in the Knowledge Age

Technology is changing ever more rapidly. Sometimes this means topics learned in engineering or technical school become obsolete. Whole new fields emerge within a few years, so that even those with freshly minted educations suddenly find themselves faced with new challenges. Ongoing professional tra...

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Published in:Manufacturing Engineering 2018-05, Vol.160 (5), p.8-8
Main Author: Morey, Bruce
Format: Article
Language:English
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Certification
Engineering education
Military schools
Professionals
Technical education
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Summary:Technology is changing ever more rapidly. Sometimes this means topics learned in engineering or technical school become obsolete. Whole new fields emerge within a few years, so that even those with freshly minted educations suddenly find themselves faced with new challenges. Ongoing professional training is more important than ever. Webinars, books, and, heck, even magazine articles can help engineers and shop-floor technicians keep up. But there comes a time when in-depth learning in a well-defined course of study, tailored for specific manufacturing functions, is vital. That is where certifications enter the picture. A certification means a body of working professionals has surveyed industry and determined what is needed, today, to be a practical contributor to an organization.
ISSN:0361-0853