How To Become Registered as an Architectural Engineer - 3 PDH

Course Outline

I. Historical perspective on the Architectural Engineer registration

A. Academic

B. Professional

C. Registration

II. Architectural Engineer Education

A. Requirements

B. Academic programs

III. Architectural Engineer Experience

A. Requirements

B. For those who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination

C. For those who are already passed the Principles and Practices of Engineering (PE) examination in another discipline

D. Application strategies

IV. The Architectural Engineer Examination

A. Development process

B. Professional activities

C. Knowledge and skills

D. Course content

V. Architectural Engineer Career Development

A. What the AE registration can mean for you

B. With a private company

C. With a public agency

VI. The Information You Need

A. Registration boards

B. Professional resources

VII. Your Next Step

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the development of the Architectural Engineer registration from an academic, professional and registration perspective.

• Learn about the academic programs available to students interested in a career in architectural engineering.

• Learn about how graduates of architectural engineering programs and graduates of other engineering programs can qualify to take the

architectural engineering programs

• Learn about how the Architectural Engineer registration examination was developed and how this affects you.

• Explore the career benefits you can look forward to if you pursue an Architectural Engineer registration with a private company or a public

agency.

• Learn about the general format and contents of the Architectural Engineer registration examination

Intended Audience

Anyone involved in the design and construction of buildings and associated infrastructure who is looking for looking for a way to advance her/his career path will want to consider this course. It is important not only open to graduates of architectural engineering programs, but also engineers experienced in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and related engineering disciplines. This is an important course for all professionals committed to the building design and construction process.

Benefit for Attendee

For recent graduates of Architectural Engineering programs….

You will learn how to channel your career so that that is rewarding and important to you. You will learn about how to pursue your registration as an Architectural Engineer and embark on your career designing buildings and related infrastructure.

For Engineers experienced in design and construction of buildings and related infrastructure….

For experienced engineers registered in the civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and related disciplines, the Architectural Engineer registration offers you a way to add value to your career. This course will tell you how to expand your career horizons with the Architect Engineer registration.

Course Introduction

This course will introduce you to the Architectural Engineer professional registration now available in over 40 states. You will learn how you can take and pass the Architectural Engineer registration examination even if your academic training is in another technical discipline such as civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering and even if you already hold professional registration in another discipline. You will learn how this can greatly increase your value to your employer and clients.

Course Summary

This course will introduce you to an additional career option available to you by becoming registered as an Architectural Engineer. You will learn about ABET-approved academic programs in architectural engineering and advances in the profession that have resulted in the Architectural Engineer registration examination developed by the NCEES now being offered in over 40 states. This professional registration option is available not only to graduates of architectural engineering academic programs but to graduates of other academic programs such as civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. It can be either your primary professional registration option or in addition to a registration you already have obtained in another discipline. For engineers interested in a career in the design and construction of buildings, the Architectural Engineer registration will increase your career options and enhance your value to your company, agency and clients.