Leading expert in CAE software, EPLAN UK, has launched a new training academy that will help engineers to hone their skills and increase their productivity. The focus of the academy is an innovative Certified Engineer Programme that helps users of EPLAN software to become certified engineering experts.

The Certified Engineer Programme is a six month coordinated package of training units, practical phases, feedback discussions and online training courses that guarantees rapid progress culminating in learning success.

Depending on their prior knowledge, participants start with either basic or refresher training. The next stages include extensive training in method standardisation. Process training in automated engineering is the penultimate stage before the candidates achieve certified engineer status.

The final examination takes place online through the Rheinische Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences) in Cologne. The university has pioneered quality standards in the field of electrical engineering and design and is the independent registered accredited examining body for the ECE examination. Participants sit the examination online from anywhere in the world to confirm their extensive acquired knowhow.

“It is our aim to help engineers get more out of EPLAN software modules, as the aftermarket experience customers get is the core focus of our business”, explained Ken Christie, UK Director at EPLAN. “For this reason we have launched our new academy and the Certified Engineer Programme. Achieving the EPLAN certification guarantees users that they will be able to add value to their projects and help support their teams effectively though their newly acquired expertise.”

EPLAN offers advanced educational training packages that enhance organisational knowledge and working efficiency. EPLAN training programmes not only help establish and extend product knowledge, but also enable users to optimise usage of the company’s versatile and powerful software.