How to use the IEEE Certificates Program in your Section or Chapter meeting

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1 How to use the IEEE Certificates Program in your Section or Chapter meeting IEEE Sections Congress Amsterdam, the Netherlands August 2014 Moshe Kam 1

2 What are we talking about Educational programs offered (for the most part) in non-academic settings Specifically, educational programs offered by IEEE Sections and local IEEE Society Chapters IEEE provides an opportunity to have these programs approved and recognized by IEEE This approval allows the issuing of official IEEE certificates to participants These certificates indicate how many Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or Learning Units (LUs) were provided by each activity In 2013 we have provided 17,000 certificates 2

3 3 Examples of Continuing Education Activities in IEEE Sections the Boston Section

4 Examples of Continuing Education Activities in IEEE Sections the Hong Kong Section A Cloud Computing Training Workshop 4

5 Examples of Continuing Education Activities in IEEE Sections the Russia Siberia Section Internet Productivity Tools 5

6 Why do we need official recognition? Many IEEE Sections provide no official recognition to participants in events OUs issue an assortment of informal documents in locally-created formats Formal recognition is important for professionals who are obligated to demonstrate ongoing professional competence Licensed engineers and other professionals Some employers require formal recognition of educational activities by a recognized body in order for employees to be given time and financial support 6

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8 8 Licensing Requirements in the US

9 9 Licensing Requirements in South Africa

10 10 Licensing Requirements in Singapore

11 Several Different Ways to Give Credit to Attendees in an Educational Activity CEU = Continuing Education Unit PDH =Professional Development Hour LU = Learning Unit Certificate of Completion am.html 11

12 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) A uniform unit of measure for continuing education and training One CEU is awarded for each 10 contact hours of instruction or study Definitions and recognitions are managed by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training IACET ( IEEE is an Authorized CEU Provider through IACET IEEE has adopted IACET s guidelines and criteria for all its continuing professional development programs IEEE conducts peer review for programs that wish to provide CEUs See 12

13 Professional Development Hour (PDH) PDH = one contact hour of instruction, presentation or study 50 minutes of presentation/participation/study per hour is undertaken No activity under a half hour is accepted for credit A qualifying activity of 30 to 49 minutes would be reported as 0.5 PDH an activity of 50 to 70 minutes would be reported as 1.0 PDH. PDH is sometimes called PDU(Professional Development Unit) 1 CEU = 10 PDHs 13

14 Learning Unit (LU) Used by American Institute of Architects 's Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES) Based on a 60-minute hour Time beyond 60 minutes is recorded in quarter hour increments (e.g., 1 hour 45 minutes =1.75 LUs) Programs may qualify for Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credit 1 CEU = 10 LUs 1 PDH = 1 LU 14

15 Certificate of Completion Provided by IEEE for approved educational events Does not carry continuing education recognition by official bodies such as licensing agencies Can be given as credit for participation in discussion groups or networking events 15

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17 CEU-granting Qualified Activities A technical or professional meeting where a topic related to professional practice is presented as a principal part of the program Most IEEE Chapter meetings fall under this category Seminars and training programs which relate to professional practice Online courses or correspondence courses on topics related to professional practice a test is required at the end of the course Management or ethical courses which relate to the improvement of one's business or professional practice 17 A guidance document (US): s/rwueste/cpcguidelines_000.pdf

18 Review Questions / Short Exam The value of a continuing education recognition is often enhanced if participants get an opportunity to show they have gained new knowledge It is possible to administer a short written exam at the end of an activity for those who wish to get recognition It is possible to administer a short exam on-line or by submitting a form on-line or by mail Some licensing bodies require some kind of an exam as condition for accepting an activity as a valid continuing education event 18

19 Is IEEE a recognized provider of continuing professional development education in your country? In some countries (and US states) IEEE recognition by IACET is sufficient for acceptance by licensing bodies In other countries (and US states) an additional qualification process by IEEE is needed IEEE has not completed this process in every possible jurisdiction In some jurisdictions the process is expensive and lengthy IEEE Section leaders are encouraged to work with EAD on ascertaining IEEE status as an official provider where their members can benefit from such recognition 19

20 Is IEEE a recognized provider of continuing professional development education in your country? In some countries (and US states) IEEE recognition by IACET is sufficient for acceptance by licensing bodies In other countries (and US states) an additional qualification process by IEEE is needed IEEE has not completed this process in every possible jurisdiction In some jurisdictions the process is expensive and lengthy IEEE Section leaders are encouraged to work with EAD on ascertaining IEEE status as an official provider where their members can benefit from such recognition 20

21 Registry of Official IEEE Recognitions A registry of all official certificates and CEUs given by IEEE is maintained by IEEE-EAD IEEE keeps records for seven (7) years To be part of the registry, formal procedures for recognition of the educational activity have to be followed Many IEEE OUs distribute an assortment of documents and certificates that have no official IEEE status If a licensing body seeks documentation from IEEE to verify formal continuing education requirement, documentation in the registry serves as proof of participation 21

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23 Key Steps Organizer of an event submits an application to offer CEUs EAD Staff reviews the application for procedural compliance An EAB committee reviews the course Continuing Education Professional Committee (CPEC) Peer review is organized and conducted Approval is issued Some additional requirements may be made based on the peer review 23 The process is usually quick Allow two weeks for normal activities

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25 How much does it cost to provide CEUs? No cost to IEEE Organization Units Rationale: We seek to increase engagement and relevance of IEEE activities to professionals We wish to enhance the value of IEEE learning events and attract more participants Non-IEEE organizational units are charged for this service $20 per person/per event 25

26 How much does it cost to provide CEUs? No cost to IEEE Organization Units Rationale: We seek to increase engagement and relevance of IEEE activities to professionals We wish to enhance the value of IEEE learning events and attract more participants Non-IEEE organizational units are charged for this service $20 per person/per event 26

27 Participation Feedback All courses under IEEE Educational Activities that offer CEUs must use a feedback mechanism to gauge participant learning Feedback may come directly from instructors, e- learning course evaluations, peers, IEEE staff and informal discussions with other participants in the course Feedback needs to be documented in writing Written evaluations and exercises Oral evaluations and exercises Facilitated instructor-led discussions Facilitated peer-to-peer discussions 27

28 Contact EAD to discuss Continuing Education Via Web: In person: 28 Michelle Demydenko IEEE Certificates Program

29 29 Questions and Comments