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ARM Accredited Engineer Program

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The ARM Accredited Engineer (AAE) Program is the only global certification program available to engineers wishing to gain credible evidence of their expertise in ARM architecture. An AAE accreditation represents a consistent standard in evaluating knowledge of ARM architecture, helping hiring managers to benchmark job applicants, and engineers to stand out from the crowd in their job search.

Your path to certification

step 1Read the
syllabus		step 2Study the
learning resources		step 3Take a
mock test		step 4Register for
an exam

How the AAE Program can benefit you

 
 


The AAE Program for employers

Image of manager at computer - employers can use the AAE Program to help distinguish between job applicants

Benefits

  • Ensure a consistent standard in the ARM-related skill set of your staff. The AAE program helps you ensure your staff achieve an industry-standard, high level of knowledge of ARM technology.
  • Use as a filter to help distinguish between job applicants. Many job adverts for embedded engineers will attract hundreds of engineers. Employers could select those with an ARM accreditation for further consideration.
  • Use as part of the selection process. Many hiring managers will develop and use a series of ARM-related technical questions as part of their selection process. An ARM Accredited Engineer will already have been comprehensively tested in a consistent and balanced manner, across a broad range of relevant subject areas. So hiring managers can bypass this part of their process and focus on other aspects of selection.

The AAE Program for engineers

Image of engineer at computer - engineers can use the AAE Program as evidence of their expertise in ARM architecture

Benefits

  • Gain credible evidence of your expertise in ARM architecture. Achieving an AAE certification allows developers and engineers to demonstrate that they have the skills necessary for the successful design and implementation of the most advanced, power-efficient and high performance microprocessor technology on the market.
  • Stand out from the crowd. According to a recent study, 86% of hiring managers said IT certifications are a high or medium priority during the candidate evaluation process. Employers will consider an AAE certification as a credible, tangible asset on your CV, helping you to differentiate yourself from other engineers and develop your career.
  • Develop and update your skills. ARM technology is constantly evolving and expanding into a growing range of devices now used by millions of developers. You can use the AAE syllabus as a study guide to help update or acquire the skills you need to adapt to the shift taking place in the computing ecosystem.

The AAE Program for students

Image of student at computer - The AAE Program can help students stand out from the crowd, and secure the best jobs

Benefits

  • Gain credible evidence of your expertise in ARM architecture. The AAE program is administered by a leading independent certification body (Prometric), and leads to an industry-standard certification that is recognized worldwide.
  • Stand out from the crowd, and secure the best jobs. For students and recent graduates with little or no practical experience of using ARM technology, an ARM accreditation can help to demonstrate the knowledge required to help you secure that all-important first placement or job.

The AAE Program for training providers

Image of people training - The AAE Program will lead to an increase in demand for ARM-related courses

Benefits

  • Benefit from increased demand for ARM related courses. With the rapid growth in the ARM ecosystem, and the recent introduction of the AAE certification, more and more students will be looking for exam preparation courses.
  • Attract students. By aligning your course content with the AAE certification, you can attract students who wish to take the AAE certification exam on completion of their course without any further study.
  • Provide a structure to your own course curriculum. If you already include ARM related subject matter in your course content, the AAE Certification can provide a consistent and comprehensive framework with which you can align you own course curriculum.

The AAE Program for universities

Image of students at university - The AAE certification can help add value to existing academic university programs

Benefits

  • Provide a structure to your own course curriculum. If you already include ARM related subject matter in your course content, the AAE Certification can provide a consistent and comprehensive framework with which you can align you own course curriculum, helping to ensure that your course meets the needs of industry.
  • Add value to existing academic programs. By offering the opportunity for students to study towards a professional certification, you can add value to existing academic courses and generate additional revenue.
  • Publish new teaching materials. The AAE Program provides a good opportunity to publish teaching materials or books that cover the AAE Curriculum. 

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