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Presentation Overview
What is the ARM Accredited Engineer (AAE) program?
The Roadmap of exams
Why this program and why now?
Who benefits?
Path to accreditation
Partnership opportunities
Questions
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What is the AAE program
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Characteristics of the AAE program
Computer-Based Tests
(70 Multiple Choice
Questions)
Industry-Wide Standard
Same exam throughout the world
Administered Through Prometric
(Leading CBT and Certification body)
Multiple Exams
Subject, Scope, Difficulty Level
3rd Party Training
Ecosystem
Trainers and universities
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AA Graphics
Specialist
ARM Accredited
Engineer
ARM Accredited
Cortex®-A Engineer
ARM Accredited
Cortex-R Engineer
AA Windows
Developer
ARM Accredited
Cortex-M Engineer
ARM Accredited
MCU Engineer
Track A&R (ARMv7 - A/R Software)
Track M (ARMv7 - M Software)
Standard Level
Qualifications
Advanced Level
Qualifications
Specialist Level
Qualifications AA Linux Developer
AA Android™
Developer
AA Security
Specialist
ARM Accredited
SoC Specialist
ARM Accredited
SoC Developer
Track SoC (ARMv7 SoC Design)
The minimum level of knowledge
possessed by the majority of
embedded engineers using ARM
technology
ARM Accredited Roadmap
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What to expect in the AAE exam
• ARMv7 Cortex-A and Cortex-R Software
• 70 multiple choice questions
• 60 minutes to complete
• Pass/fail (no letter grades)
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What to expect in the AAME exam
• ARMv6-M and ARMv7-M (Cortex-M) Software
• 70 multiple choice questions
• 90 minutes to complete
• Pass/fail (no letter grades)
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Why this Program and Why Now?
One ARM architecture – many implementations
Changing landscape – “post PC era”
Computing going mobile. Mobile = ARM
Many other new applications = New
communities using ARM technology
Internet of Things – 30 billion
devices by 2020. Driving adoption
of ARM MCU technology in
embedded devices
AAE program will help companies and individuals exploit
these opportunities
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How do Employers Benefit
Consistent benchmark for
ARM-related recruitment
Use during recruitment
selection and interview
process
Use as skills development
target for existing staff
Measure success of training
programs
Use during selection of external consultants & trainers
Use to motivate and incentivize existing staff
Accredited engineers may be likely to be more productive
and have deeper ARM knowledge
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How do Individuals Benefit?
Gain Reliable evidence of
ARM-related knowledge
Stand out from the crowd –
Accreditation differentiates
Accreditation may help
engineers’ career development
Students can use accreditation
to help secure first job
Use AAE syllabus as a guide for
self study and skills development
Technology consultants and journalists can use to enhance
technical credibility
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Promotional Discount
Redeem the promo code
above before Nov 30th
to gain a
20% Discount
on the normal street price of
the AAE test
Your path to Certification
Read the Syllabus • ARM architecture (30%)
• Software development (30%)
• Software optimization (15%)
• System (10%)
• Software debug (8%)
• Implementation (7%)
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Study the Learning Resources • ARM Accredited Engineer Study Guide
• Cortex A Series Programmer’s Guide
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Select a Training/Education Partner • Global ecosystem of AAE training partners
• Universities and education partners
• Dedicated AAE training courses
• Variety of ILT vs Blended learning vs online formats
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Get some practice • Selection of mock tests on ARM website
• 10 questions each. Answers and rationale included
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Register for and take the Exam • Register for the exam - www.prometric.com/ARM
• Visit one of the 10,000 authorized Prometric test centers
• You will have one hour to complete the exam
• Answer 70 multiple-choice questions under exam conditions
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HADCSEP13 Choose the right Accreditation • ARM Accredited Engineer (Cortex-A and Cortex-R)
• ARM Accredited MCU Engineer (Cortex-M)
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Partnership Opportunities
AAUP and AATP* • ARM driving adoption of the accreditations
• Creating demand for ARM technology courses.
• Education and training partner program
• Modest enrolment fees
• FREE seed training material + instructor training
• Well respected syllabus
• Access to discounted vouchers
• Listing on AAE website and other promotion
• License to use AAE logos
*AATP = ARM Accreditation Training Partner AAUP = ARM Accreditation University Partner
and for Companies… • Bulk purchase discounts
• Listing on AAE website
AATP
AAUP
• Detailed exam results (premium service)
• News alerts & announcements
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Next Steps
Find out more about the program, the test and how to
prepare for it:
Visit www.arm.com/aae
Schedule a test at a local test center:
Visit www.prometric.com/arm
To discuss becoming a training provider, university or
corporate partner:
Contact: [email protected] for EMEA and USA
Or: [email protected] for Asia Pac
