This presentation is an introduction to IEEE's Wireless Communications Engineering Technologies (WCET) Certification. It gives an overview of the areas it covers, its benefits and how to prepare for the exam.

1. WCET Certification
By: Amr Awad & Yosra Ahmed

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

3. 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.

4. Propagation
RF Engineering
Antennas
Signal Processing

5. Physical Layer
Media Access
Control (MAC)
Link Layer

6. Network
Management
Network
Security

7. Network & Service
Architecture

8. Facilities
Infrastructure

9. Agreements
Policies
Standards
Regulations

10. Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Communications Systems

11. 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%)

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

13. 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.

14. Companies Actively Hiring WCPs

15. WCPs Around the World

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

17. 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)

18. How to prepare for WCET Exam?
• Online Tutorials
• Practice Exam
• Website: www.ieee-wcet.org
• References & Resources
• List available in WCET’s Handbook.

19. Questions ? 

20. Thank You ! 
Our Contacts:
• Amr Awad
Senior Electronics & Communication Engineering Student at Cairo University
amro.khir@gmail.com
• Yosra Ahmed
Senior Electronics & Communication Engineering Student at Cairo University
yosra27med@gmail.com