WCET stands for Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies. With the IEEE WCET certification, professionals will be able to clearly demonstrate their knowledge of wireless communication technologies to employers or change engineering fields as new opportunities arise in the wireless industry.

Vendor-neutral and trans-national in scope, the IEEE WCET certification program's focus is explicitly on the knowledge and on-the-job experience that a practicing wireless communications professional needs to possess in order to pass the WCET exam. Nothing testifies more to the international nature of the program than the breadth of industry participation at all stages of the development process.

Learn more about Certification: What is Certification? Why is Certification Desirable? The IEEE WCET Certification Program Purpose and Use of Certification

IEEE WCET Program Development
Global industry experts representing countries such as Australia, Canada, Egypt, India, Japan, Malaysia, the United States, and Uruguay, shared their expertise to create and subsequently refine the draft delineation outlining the areas of responsibility and specific tasks and knowledge that might be expected of a candidate for WCET certification. Over 1,300 individuals representing over 65 countries from around the world participated in an industry survey which provided strong validation that the tasks and knowledge defined by the delineation represented what they as industry practitioners experienced as part of their job responsibilities.

Various resources are available to individuals who want to take the WCET certification examination. The first resource is a free  Candidate's Handbook, created to help individuals understand eligibility requirements, as well as how to apply, study and sit for the exam.

Additional resources include a glossary, list of sample references, sample questions, a WEBOK available from John Wiley and a practice exam that can help you prepare for the test. A detailed outline of what's covered on the exam is addressed in the IEEE WCET Exam Specifications. For even more insight into the WCET Certification Program review the FAQs.

Adding the IEEE WCET designation to your resume shows that you have demonstrated mastery of the internationally recognized industry body of wireless communications knowledge and that you have accepted the challenge to stay informed of new developments in the wireless field.

Each month, a regular column called, "Certification Corner" is featured in IEEE Communications Magazine. To read these articles for free select the month and the year from the menu below to access the specific article of your choice. 

Developing a Certification Program
To develop this WCET certification, ComSoc engaged the services of Professional Examination Service (PES), experts in the establishment of credentialing programs. Since 1941, PES (see www.proexam.org) has provided a full range of assessment and advisory services to organizations across a broad range of professions in support of professional licensure and certification, training, and continuing professional education. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the public welfare through credentialing, PES specializes in the delivery of tailored services that meet the unique needs of each client. "Practice Analysis: The Foundation of Examination Validity" helps explain a key aspect of the certification development process, and also demonstrates the breadth and depth of their knowledge.

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