ARM Accredited Engineer (AAE) is a program of professional accreditations awarded by ARM Holdings. The AAE program is designed for computer software and hardware engineers wishing to validate their knowledge of ARM technology. The program was launched in 2012 at a series of events including ARM TechCon 2012.
Contents
- Certifications
- ARM Accredited Engineer AAE
- ARM Accredited MCU Engineer AAME
- Other accreditations
- Exams
- References
The AAE program consists of a number of certifications, each with their own syllabus, and each assessed by means of a separate one-hour multiple-choice exam.
The AAE program was ended in 2016.
Certifications
Two accreditations are currently available. Others will be launched over the next few years.
ARM Accredited Engineer (AAE)
AAE, an entry-level accreditation, was the first to be launched. The AAE syllabus covers software-related aspects of the ARMv7 Architecture, with a specific focus on Cortex-A and Cortex-R profiles, including applications processors and real-time processors. The syllabus does not cover Cortex-M systems. The AAE certification is aimed at general embedded software and systems developers who have a broad knowledge of ARM technology.
The syllabus covers the following subject areas:
ARM Accredited MCU Engineer (AAME)
The AAME accreditation was launched on 16 September 2013. It is an entry-level accreditation, similar to the basic AAE accreditation, but focused on the ARMv7 Cortex-M profile. This accreditation is aimed at general embedded software engineers with a broad knowledge of ARM technology, with a bias toward microcontrollers.
The syllabus covers the following subject areas:
Other accreditations
The following accreditations are being considered for launch between 2013 and 2016:
Exams
All AAE Program exams are delivered by Prometric Inc. as supervised, computer-based tests on dedicated test platforms throughout their network of 10,000 Authorized Prometric Test Centers (APTCs) around the world. There are 70 multiple choice questions. Candidates are given one hour to complete the test. Results are issued instantly on-screen. Grades are either pass or fail - no letter or percentage grades are issued. On passing the exam, candidates can also request a paper certificate to be mailed to them.