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WCET Certification By: Amr Awad & Yosra Ahmed

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WCET CertificationBy: Amr Awad & Yosra Ahmed

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Objectives• What is IEEE’s WCET ?• Why is WCET worth the effort ?• How to prepare for WCET exam ?

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WCET• Stands for “Wireless Communications Engineering Technologies”• Addresses the worldwide wireless industry’s need for qualified

communication professionals who can demonstrate practical problem-solving skills in real-world situations.

• Covers 7 major areas of wireless communications.

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Area 1

Propagation

RF Engineering

Antennas

Signal Processing

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Area 2

Physical Layer

Media Access Control (MAC)

Link Layer

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Area 3

Network Management

Network Security

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Area 4

Network & Service Architecture

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Facilities Infrastructure

Area 5

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Area 6

Agreements

Policies

Standards

Regulations

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Area 7: Fundamentals

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Management

Communications Systems

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Subject Areas Covered• RF Engineering, Propagation, and Antennas (19-23%)• Wireless Access Technologies (19-23%)• Network and Service Architecture (19-23%)• Network Management and Security (11-15%)• Facilities Infrastructure (6-8%)• Agreements, Standards, Policies, and Regulations (6-8%)• Fundamental Knowledge (8-12%)

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What to look for in a certification?• Teaches more about the field.• Provides practical knowledge.• Meets industry needs.• Proves professionalism.

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Why is WCET worth the effort ?• Demonstrates commitment to the wireless industry and profession.• Proves thorough understanding of basics & concepts.• Opens up new opportunities in the large field of wireless

communications.• Many Companies are actively looking for WCPs.

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Companies Actively Hiring WCPs

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WCPs Around the World

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Why is WCET Different?Unlike many certifications, WCET is:• Vendor-neutral• Trans-national• Employs practical experience to solve real world problems.

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WCET Exam• Recommended:

• College degree • 3+ years of professional experience.

• 150 MCQ Question.• Duration: 4 Hours• An online calculator & formula sheets are available.• License Duration: 5 Years (Renewable)

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How to prepare for WCET Exam?• Online Tutorials• Practice Exam• Website: www.ieee-wcet.org• References & Resources

• List available in WCET’s Handbook.

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Questions ?

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Thank You ! Our Contacts:• Amr Awad

Senior Electronics & Communication Engineering Student at Cairo [email protected]

• Yosra AhmedSenior Electronics & Communication Engineering Student at Cairo [email protected]