Engineering:ARM Accredited Engineer
ARM Accredited Engineer (AAE) was a program of professional accreditations awarded by ARM Holdings. The AAE program was designed for computer software and hardware engineers wishing to validate their knowledge of ARM technology.[1] The program was launched in 2012[2][3] at a series of events including ARM TechCon 2012.[4][5][6]
The AAE program consisted of a number of certifications, each with its own syllabus, and each assessed by means of a separate one-hour multiple-choice exam.
The AAE program was ended in 2016.[7]
Certifications
ARM Accredited Engineer (AAE)
AAE, an entry-level accreditation, was the first to be launched. The AAE syllabus covered software-related aspects of the ARMv7 Architecture, with a specific focus on Cortex-A and Cortex-R profiles, including applications processors and real-time processors. It did not cover Cortex-M systems. The AAE certification was aimed at general embedded software and systems developers who have a broad knowledge of ARM technology.
The syllabus covered the following subject areas:
- ARM architecture (30%)
- Software development (30%)
- Software optimization (15%)
- System (10%)
- Software debug (8%)
- Implementation (7%)[8]
ARM Accredited MCU Engineer (AAME)
The AAME accreditation was launched on 16 September 2013. It was an entry-level accreditation, similar to the basic AAE accreditation, but focused on the ARMv7 Cortex-M profile. This accreditation was aimed at general embedded software engineers with a broad knowledge of ARM technology, with a bias toward microcontrollers.
The syllabus covered the following subject areas:
- ARM architecture (35%)
- Software development (30%)
- Debug (13%)
- Software optimization (10%)
- Implementation (7%)
- System Startup (5%)
Other accreditations
The following accreditations were being considered for launch between 2013 and 2016:[9]
- ARM Accredited Cortex-A Engineer (AACAE)
- ARM Accredited Cortex-R Engineer (AACRE)
- AA Windows on ARM Developer (AAWoAD)
- AA Linux on ARM Developer (AALoAD)
- AA Android on ARM Developer (AAAoAD)
- AA Graphics Specialist (AAGS)
- AA Security Specialist (AASS)
- ARM Accredited Cortex-M Engineer (AACME)
- ARM Accredited SoC Developer (AASoCD)
- ARM Accredited SoC Specialist (AASoCS)
Exams
All AAE Program exams were delivered by Prometric Inc. as supervised computer-based tests on dedicated test platforms throughout their network of 10,000 Authorized Prometric Test Centers (APTCs) around the world.[10] There were 70 multiple choice questions. Candidates were given one hour to complete the test. Results were issued instantly on-screen. Grades are either pass or fail - no letter or percentage grades are issued. On passing the exam, candidates were able to request a paper certificate to be mailed to them.
References
- ↑ "ARM Accredited Engineer Program". ARM public website. ARM Holdings. http://www.arm.com/support/arm-accredited-engineer/index.php. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ Clarke, Peter. "ARM to intro engineer certification". EE Times website. EE Times. http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4390950/ARM-engineer-exam. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ Manners, David. "ARM to launch Accredited Engineer programme at TechCon". Electronics Weekly website. Electronics Weekly. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/12/10/2012/54765/arm-to-launch-accredited-engineer-programme-at-techcon.htm. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ Abreu, David. "Crowds Flock to ARM Accredited Engineer Training... and Ask Questions". ARM Blog. ARM Holdings. http://blogs.arm.com/soc-design/845-crowds-flock-to-arm-accredited-engineer-training-and-ask-questions/. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ James Alan, Miller. "IT News Today: ARM Engineer Program Certification, CA Automation Suite for Data Centers, Big Data Drives $28 Billion of IT Spending". Tom's IT Pro website. Tom's IT Pro. http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/big_data-cloud_computing-server_automation-SoC-ARM_accredited_Engineer,2-388-2.html. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ Clarke, Peter. "Crowds flock to ARM engineer training". EE Times website. EE Times. http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4400225/Crowds-flock-to-ARM-engineer-training. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "ARM Accredited Engineer Program - ARM" (in en-US). https://www.arm.com/support/arm-accredited-engineer-program/.
- ↑ "ARM Accredited Engineer Certification". ARM public website. ARM Holdings. http://www.arm.com/support/arm-accredited-engineer/certifications/arm-accredited-engineer-certification.php. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
- ↑ "Developer Resources / ARM Accredited Engineer Program | ARM DS-5 Development Studio". http://ds.arm.com/developer-resources/arm-accredited-engineer-program/.
- ↑ "Prometric Signs Contract for International Software Engineer Certification Programme". Prometric website. Prometric. https://www.prometric.com/en-us/news-and-resources/press-releases/Pages/Prometric-Signs-Contract-for-International-Software-Engineer-Certification-Programme-htm.aspx. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
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