2. Presentation Overview
What is the ARM® Accredited Engineer (AAE) program?
The Roadmap of exams
Why this program and why now?
Who benefits?
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Who benefits?
Path to accreditation
Partnership opportunities
Questions
3. What is the AAE program
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4. Characteristics of the AAE program
Computer-
Based Tests
(70 Multiple
Choice
Questions)
Industry-Wide
Standard
Same exam
throughout the world
Multiple Exams
Subject, Scope,
Difficulty Level
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Administered
Through
Prometric
(Leading CBT and
Certification body)
3rd Party
Training
Ecosystem
Trainers and
universities
5. ARM Accredited
Engineer
ARM Accredited ARM Accredited ARM Accredited
ARM Accredited
MCU Engineer
Cortex™-A&R
(ARMv7 - A/R Software)
Cortex-M
(ARMv7 - M Software)
Standard
Accreditations
Advanced
ARM Accredited
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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AA Graphics
Specialist
ARM Accredited
Cortex®
-A Engineer
ARM Accredited
Cortex-R Engineer
AA Windows
Developer
ARM Accredited
Cortex-M Engineer
Advanced
Accreditations
Specialist
Accreditations
AA Linux Developer
AA Android™
Developer
AA Security
Specialist
ARM Accredited
SoC Specialist
ARM Accredited
SoC Developer
6. What to expect in the AAE exam
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• ARMv7 Cortex-A and Cortex-R Software
• 70 multiple choice questions
• 90 minutes to complete
• Pass/fail (no letter grades)
7. What to expect in the AAME exam
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• ARMv6-M and ARMv7-M (Cortex-M) Software
• 70 multiple choice questions
• 90 minutes to complete
• Pass/fail (no letter grades)
8. 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
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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
9. How do Employers Benefit
Consistent benchmark for ARM-related
recruitment
Use as skills development target for
existing staff
Measure success of investment
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in 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
10. How do Individuals Benefit?
Gain Reliable evidence of ARM
related knowledge
Stand out from the crowd –
Accreditation differentiates
Accreditation may help
engineers’ career development
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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
11. Promotional Discount
Redeem the promo code
above before Dec 31st
to gain a
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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Choose the right Accreditation
• ARM Accredited Engineer (Cortex-A and Cortex-R)
• ARM Accredited MCU Engineer (Cortex-M)
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to gain a
20% Discount
on the normal street price of
the AAE test
Study the Learning Resources
• ARM Accredited Engineer Study Guide
• Cortex A Series Programmer’s Guide
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Select a Learning 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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12. Training Partner Opportunities
Commercial Training partners and Universities
• ARM driving adoption of the accreditations throughout industry
• Creating demand for ARM technology courses.
• Education and training partner program
• Modest enrolment fees
• FREE seed training material + instructor training
AATP
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• 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
AAUP
13. Corporate Partner Program
Voucher Plus program
– Prepay Vouchers (bulk purchase discounts)
– Optional training (at ARM commercial rates)
Corporate Self-Training program
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– Extension to voucher plus program
– ARM enables partner to train its own staff
– Annual license for use of AAE seed training materials
– Monthly results report detailing candidate scores
Listing on ARM website
Use of AAE program logos
14. 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
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Visit www.prometric.com/arm
To discuss becoming a training provider, university or
corporate partner:
Contact: daniel.dearing@arm.com
For any other questions or information about the program
or accreditations:
Contact: certification@arm.com
