ARM Accredited Engineer (AAE) was a program of professional accreditations awarded by ARM Holdings. The AAE program was designed for computer software and hardware engineers wishing to validate their knowledge of ARM technology. [1] The program was launched in 2012 [2] [3] at a series of events including ARM TechCon 2012. [4] [5] [6]
The AAE program consisted of a number of certifications, each with its own syllabus, and each assessed by means of a separate one-hour multiple-choice exam.
The AAE program was ended in 2016. [7]
AAE, an entry-level accreditation, was the first to be launched. The AAE syllabus covered 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. It did not cover Cortex-M systems. The AAE certification was aimed at general embedded software and systems developers who have a broad knowledge of ARM technology.
The syllabus covered the following subject areas:
The AAME accreditation was launched on 16 September 2013. It was an entry-level accreditation, similar to the basic AAE accreditation, but focused on the ARMv7 Cortex-M profile. This accreditation was aimed at general embedded software engineers with a broad knowledge of ARM technology, with a bias toward microcontrollers.
The syllabus covered the following subject areas:
The following accreditations were being considered for launch between 2013 and 2016: [9]
All AAE Program exams were 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. [10] There were 70 multiple choice questions. Candidates were given one hour to complete the test. Results were issued instantly on-screen. Grades are either pass or fail - no letter or percentage grades are issued. On passing the exam, candidates were able to request a paper certificate to be mailed to them.