The Society of Petroleum Engineers is considering offering it members in Russia an opportunity to obtain an SPE Petroleum Professional Certification
The Society of Petroleum Engineers is considering offering it members in Russia an opportunity to obtain an SPE Petroleum Professional Certification . To determine the interest of the membership we would ask you to take a few minutes to review the information provided below and the respond to the attached survey .
The following information provides you a brief overview of this Certification. Additional information can be obtained at:http://www.spe.org/web/certification/index.html
Description:
The SPE Petroleum Professional Certification Program requires that Applications demonstrate a minimum level of technical knowledge to be certified. This is established through a four-step evaluation of each applicant.
1) Education: An undergraduate engineering degree from an accredited institution.
2) Examination: An examination to measure the level of engineering fundamentals learned from education and to measure the applicant’s ability to solve practical engineering problems. This examination will be in English.
3) Experience: Experience and training in the engineering community, usually for a minimum of four years.
4) Ethics: Professional peer references as a performance of attitudes.
Certification Advantages
There are several reasons why one might seek certification even if not required by your employer:
1) International recognition of compliance with the standards established by SPE for the Petroleum Professional designation.
2) The self-satisfaction of complying with the spirit of certification on a voluntary basis to demonstrate one’s commitment to the profession.
3) Certification confers a recognition of technical knowledge. It qualifies those who meet a minimum standard.
What Certification is not:
1) Certification does not proclaim competency; it only attests to a minimum technical knowledge.
2) The fulfillment of certification requirements by an individual does not guarantee that the petroleum professional has the skills required for specific assignments.
3) Certification is not intended to be used as a substitute for employment requirements established by a company.
4) Certification does not ensure that an applicant will be able to obtain employment or be guaranteed improved career prospects.
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