A successful career in engineering isn’t only about having strong technical expertise. It also hinges on your ability to communicate clearly, engage and motivate others, demonstrate business acumen, and lead teams effectively. Deficits in any of these skillsets can significantly impair an engineer’s career trajectory.

Strong leadership skills are key to any manager’s or company’s success. Conversely, weakness in this area can undermine that pursuit. For example, a study found that nearly four out of five employees who recently quit their job attributed their decision to a lack of leadership or recognition in their company. Similarly, a Gallup survey of more than one million employees nationwide revealed that 75% of respondents who had quit their jobs did so because of their manager, not the position. The results confirm the old saying that “people leave managers, not companies.”

This reality is especially hard-felt in the engineering community. Many electrical and electronics engineers confirm that all or most of their academic training focused on mastery of STEM-related technical skills, with little to no time spent on developing their leadership, communication, business, or people skills.

More Than Technical Knowledge Needed to Succeed

The fallout of this skills gap has been felt across many tech-related fields. Based on discussions with dozens of executives in tech companies, a recent report identified the top five reasons why advanced-degree scientists and engineers fail in leadership roles – and they don’t relate to their technical knowledge at all. Rather, their failures were attributed to poor communication skills, lack of people skills, lack of strategic thinking, inability to develop talent, and poor time management.

As engineers progress in their careers, their responsibilities often expand beyond just technical expertise. Successive positions up the ladder will require skillsets such as managing projects, engaging and motivating employees, collaborating with other teams, planning and budgeting, demonstrating vision, and employing a range of other business and leadership skills.

This is confirmed by a Harvard Business School study, which identified “leadership” as one of the top business skills that tech and engineering employers seek in their candidates, along with strengths in communication, management, problem-solving, business operations, research, and critical thinking.

Experts agree that without these foundational skills, technical professionals will only go so far. In a recent study, for example, 73% of companies surveyed felt that business, leadership, and cognitive skills were lacking among prospective candidates. This gap will limit the growth and success of organizations and candidates alike.

The good news in all of this?

A recent study cited in Forbes revealed that only 20-30% of leadership skills are actually innate and that some 70% of leadership qualities can be acquired through experience and education. In other words, tech professionals can learn to be strong and effective leaders.

Let the IEEE Professional Development Suite Help You and Your Team Hone Your Business and Leadership Skills

Invest in your professional development and further your goal of moving up the corporate ladder by exploring the IEEE Professional Development Suite. This collection of training programs is specially designed to suit the needs of professionals at any stage of their career.

  • IEEE Leading Technical Teams offers learners the essential skills and strategies required to help technical teams achieve their goals. The curriculum features live interactive training, engaging case studies, and practical, real-world exercises. Discover the latest trends and best practices in technical leadership and gain the confidence to navigate complex challenges. Learn more and register for a virtual or in-person sessions! 
  • The IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers is specifically designed to help engineers and technology professionals secure the critical business skills that are important for long-term career success. Offered in short, flexible, and engaging modules, learners will receive a foundational overview of key business topics such as accounting, communication, ethics, finance, managerial economics, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations, and strategic management as well as practices to help align technical capabilities with business goals. Learn more! 
  • The newly launched IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA: Artificial Intelligence seeks to demystify AI for business managers and leaders. Learn how AI can be used to address business pain points, optimize processes, better serve customer needs, and improve an organization’s bottom line. Get the skills needed to take a strategic, business view of AI and understand its real-world applications within your own department and organization. Learn more!

 

Resources:

Powitzky, Elizabeth. (25 May 2018). Great Leaders Are Made, Not Born: Six Strategies for Becoming a Better Leader. Forbes.

Kizer, Kristin. (29 June 2023). 35+ Powerful Leadership Statistics [2023]: Things All Aspiring Leaders Should Know. Zippia.

Lewis, Greg. (11 August 2022). Industries with the Highest (and Lowest) Turnover Rates. LinkedIn.

Boyles, Michael. (10 January 2023). Leadership in Engineering: What It Is & Why It’s Important. Harvard Business School.

Hyacinth, Brigette. (27 December 2017). Employees Don’t Leave Companies, They Leave Managers. LinkedIn.

Upwork.Adams, Angelique. Top 5 Reasons Advanced-Degree Scientists and Engineers Fail in Leadership Roles. LinkedIn.

Landry, Lauren. (5 January 2023). 6 Business Sills Every Engineer Needs. Harvard Business Review. 

Barnes, Cory. Soft Skills for Engineers: The importance of communication, teamwork, and other non-technical skills in a highly technical field. LinkedIn. 

Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and celebrated every February since 1951, Engineers Week was established to recognize how much engineers have contributed to society and the critical role that engineering plays in our lives. Celebrated this year from 16-22 February, Engineers Week stands as a reminder of how engineers have changed the world.

A History of Innovation

Throughout history, electrical engineers in particular have been responsible for some of the world’s most pivotal inventions.

Among them, Thomas Edison’s 1,000+ patents throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries included the incandescent light bulb and phonograph. Edison also established electric utilities, which helped make electricity more accessible to homes and businesses. (The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) was also first published in the early 20th century.) Around the same time, Nikola Tesla’s development of AC electrical systems, as well as his invention of the Tesla coil and induction motor, revolutionized telecommunications, power transmission/generation, and wireless technology. In the 1950s, Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce’s joint invention of the integrated circuit led to the miniaturization of electronic devices and the rise of personal computers, smart phones, semiconductors, and modern electronics.

Shaping Society Through Technology

More recently, electrical engineers have driven some of the most important developments shaping society today. These include smart grids, which enable electric utilities to engage in two-way communications with customers and make real-time adjustments, as well as energy storage systems, which promote electric resiliency by allowing for the storage of renewable energy (generated by solar power, wind, etc.) for use at a later time. Popular everyday items such as smart watches, thermostats, fitness trackers, telehealth systems, and many other devices are possible thanks to the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), which enables “connected” devices to collect, analyze, and share data. 

Elsewhere, the recent development and proliferation of electric vehicles aims to help reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change. Additionally, the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and quantum computing will continue to transform everything from healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation to customer service, banking, gaming, semiconductor design, weather forecasting, and more. This led Time Magazine to identify AI as a major force that will “reshape the world.”

Breakthrough developments like those above – as well as inventions that have yet to be imagined – rely on the technical expertise, vision, and creative efforts of electrical engineers. These professionals serve within a high-demand field worldwide. They can apply their talents to indelibly impact any number of diverse and dynamic industries.

Simply put, the field of engineering is positioned firmly at the edge of innovation, and the efforts of electrical engineers in particular are critical to the operation of modern society.

IEEE: Keeping You at the Forefront

Each year, Engineers Week helps increase public awareness regarding the positive contributions engineers make while also promoting careers in engineering and shining a spotlight on the importance of technical education.

As the professional home for the technology community worldwide for generations, IEEE has long been a renowned source of education in the broad range of fields that it encompasses. In honor of Engineers Week, the IEEE Learning Network (ILN) is offering a 25% discount on some of its most popular course programs. The special discount is available through 11:59 pm ET on 28 February 2025. Simply use code EW25 at checkout!

Eligible course programs include:

Engineers Week is a great time to celebrate the field of engineering and invest in yourself. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn something new while earning professional development credit and digital badges that will enable you to showcase your new skillset!

 

Resources

National Engineers Week. National Today.

Engineers Week. National Society of Professional Engineers.

The Top 20 Famous Engineers Who Shaped the Modern World. Discover Engineering.

Kerwin, Jenna. (31 January 2025). Technology Trends in Electrical Engineering. Excelsior University.

Suleyman, Mustafa. How the AI Revolution Will Reshape the World. Time.

Hamilton, Ilana. (7 February 2024). 5 Careers in Electrical Engineering to Consider. Forbes.

10 Examples of Internet of Things (IoT) in Everyday Life. Nike Oregon Project.

Cloke, Harry. (28 July 2022). 70 Powerful Quotes About Learning to Inspire You! Growth Engineering.

The field of systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach to product development which helps ensure that all elements of a product’s hardware and software work together to achieve the desired outcome. Systems engineering is particularly useful when dealing with complex products or applications that involve a lot of data, variables, or design fields. Examples include NASA’s design of the International Space Station (operated by five space agencies) and the exploration of Pluto by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. This high-profile aerospace initiative’s success relied on meticulous planning, exact calculations, complete integration between the spacecraft, launch vehicle, and mission operations, and thorough management of all performance and budgetary aspects throughout the project’s lifecycle.

Similarly, the Global Positioning System (GPS), a space-based positioning, navigation, and timing service, required high-level systems engineering to oversee the design and integration of space, ground, and user components.

Other real-world examples of the implementation of systems engineering hit much closer to home.

Systems Engineering In Practice

In the design of new hardware and software products within the IT world, for example, systems engineers oversee development by understanding the system, its goals, and the interaction of all parts as a whole and balancing the needs of all stakeholders with organizational costs and risk. On the flip side, as it relates to users of hardware and software in an enterprise IT setting, systems engineers are tasked with understanding their organization’s business requirements and identifying the hardware and software elements that best meet their organization’s needs. They may also set up, configure, and maintain servers, administer the network, oversee security measures and response to cyber incidents, and document changes to the system for ongoing maintenance and auditing purposes.

Elsewhere, the field of autonomous vehicle design – which demands seamless integration between sensors, AI algorithms, control systems, and other components – relies on systems engineers to help meet performance, reliability, and safety goals. Systems engineers are also heavily involved in the fields of printed circuit board design, robotics, and utility power generation, delivery, control, and protection.

Across the board, contributions by systems engineers can significantly enhance a company’s product quality as well as its efficiency, financial performance, and speed to market. In the aerospace industry, for instance, systems engineering activities at Boeing were instrumental in reducing development time of the company’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft by 60% relative to previous models.

Demand for Systems Engineers

Based on the demonstrated value systems engineers bring to organizations, demand for the profession is increasing worldwide. Built In, a tech start-up platform, projects a 21% growth in these job opportunities between 2021 and 2031.

To accomplish an organization’s goals, systems engineers take a top-down approach and evaluate all parts of an entire integrated system to ensure that each aspect will work together to accomplish overall objectives. In that sense, because they must know a little bit about every component and process within a new product’s development, how all of these parts come together, and be able to see the big picture, systems engineers play a critical role similar to that of an orchestra conductor. Among their major tasks, systems engineers are typically involved with everything from design compatibility, definition of requirements, and project management to cost analysis, scheduling, upcoming system upgrades, maintenance requirements, and communications between the project’s engineers, managers, suppliers, and customers. As such, their work can have a significant impact on a project’s metrics.

Explore the Field of Systems Engineering with IEEE

Software & Hardware Configuration Management in Systems Engineering
This course program teaches essential configuration management core concepts and best practices for both hardware and software (starting with the requirements specified in the IEEE 828 standard) in order to help reduce an organization’s risk of a malicious attack and/or enable rapid response to an incident. Ideal for managers, practicing professionals, academics, undergraduates, and electrical engineers, the five-course program helps learners assess and improve existing organizational configuration management practices in systems engineering.

To learn more about accessing these courses for your organization, contact an IEEE Content Specialist today.

Interested in the course program for yourself? Visit the IEEE Learning Network.

IEEE Software and Systems Engineering Standards Used in Aerospace and Defense
This course program explores systems and software engineering concepts for the aerospace and defense industries. Topics covered include the life cycle and engineering process, selection and application of appropriate IEEE standards, and methods of addressing complex issues through interrelated life cycle processes and other agile techniques within these specific industries. This five-program course is ideal for aerospace engineers, project managers, software engineers, government and defense professionals, and standards developers.

To learn more about accessing these courses for your organization, contact an IEEE Content Specialist today.

Interested in the course program for yourself? Visit the IEEE Learning Network.

 

Resources

What is Systems Engineering? Jama Software.

Systems Engineering. Study Smarter.

Moiz, Abdul. (16 July 2024). What Is Systems Engineering? (With Steps and Skills). Indeed.

Powers, Jessica. (7 December 2022). Systems Engineer. Built In.

(20 August 2024). What is an IT Systems Engineer? Guru.

How Can Systems Engineering Improve Aerospace Engineering? LinkedIn.

Andersen, Grady. (2 February 2024). The Impact of Systems Engineering on Various Industries. MoldStud.

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More than 1.4 billion people in the world speak the English language. Used to communicate to global audiences, English is currently spoken in more than 75 countries and non-sovereign entities around the world. It’s also one of the most common languages used in the fields of business, science, and technology worldwide. For that reason, research shows that honing one’s skills in English can benefit both native and non-native English speakers alike. However, many engineers tend to focus on honing their technical skills and often spend less time improving their English proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking. This has led society to routinely joke that an individual “writes like an engineer”– something that isn’t necessarily a compliment!

According to a Penn State University study, which explored why industry professionals often feel that engineering graduates possess weak English and communication skills, the authors concluded that “part of the disparity arises because the communication assignments that engineering students perform in college significantly differ from the writing situations (audiences, purposes, and occasions) that engineering graduates encounter in industry.”

As such, a range of studies confirm that time spent refreshing and strengthening one’s English and communication skills is a great investment that can pay engineers tremendous dividends.

For instance, in a 2024 Pearson survey of 5,000 individuals worldwide for whom English is a second or additional language, four out of five respondents believe that strong English language skills can contribute to as much as an 80% increase in salary. At the same time, roughly half of those surveyed feel that strong English skills will also expand their range of job opportunities, enhance their ability to be promoted to more senior positions in their field, and ‘futureproof’ them against the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) obsoleting their job.

These aren’t just perceptions.

English and Communications Skills Affect On Career Trajectory

According to industry speaker and communications consultant Skip Weisman, engineers without strong communication skills often risk damaging important relationships with colleagues and undermining their own objectives when they speak or write. The Engineering Management Institute agrees, noting that strong English skills can help engineers better communicate with and present concepts to their management as well as create more useful technical documents that share product and project specs or findings. Strong communication skills may also help engineers to lead teams and interact more effectively with other non-technical divisions of their company, such as marketing and sales.

Without proficiency in English skills, an engineer’s career trajectory may be limited. For example, Wisconsin-based Rockwell Automation is among the many high-tech companies which regularly screen candidates for strong proficiency in English reading, writing, and speaking based on the importance of those skills to their employees’ effectiveness and success.

Engineers are inherently creative and analytical problem-solvers. However, their jobs also require teamwork and consensus-building, public speaking and listening skills, and a strong ability to provide clear written and verbal communication of often-complex technical concepts in order to express themselves and bring their ideas to reality. As a result, amid the many important proficiencies that engineers require for career success, a recent analysis by Indeed ranked “effective written and oral communication skills” among the top three most critical.

Build Your Technical English Skills with Training from IEEE

IEEE English for Technical Professionals is designed to address the communication gap and help engineers and technical professionals, both native and non-native English speakers, to improve their language skills in a way that fits the needs and priorities of working adults in technical fields.

Ideal for entry or mid-level technical professionals, engineers, and managers, this 14-lesson program imparts English language standards via practice activities that are essential for an engineer’s daily success. The modules are designed to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with a speech-to-text feature. Whether discussing a project with peers, submitting a technical proposal to a funding source, or justifying technical findings to a supervisor, this course program helps learners build confidence and enhance their effectiveness and productivity on the job.

Connect with an IEEE Content Specialist today to learn more about how to offer this program within your organization.

Interested in the course program for yourself? Visit the IEEE Learning Network (ILN).

Resources

(12 March 2024). English Skills Have Life-Changing Impact. Pearson.

(30 September 2022). 20 Traits or Skills of Successful Engineers. Indeed.

Hill, Peter. (29 January 2019). How Good Writing Skills Can Benefit Your Engineering Career. Engineering Management Institute.

Koelsch, James. (1 December 2011). Is Writing an Essential Skill for Engineers? Automation World.

Brown, Meghan. (10 February 2022). English Is the Language of Tech, and Improving Your Skills is the Best Path to Success. Engineering.com.

Assi, Karolina. (19 April 2022). A Huge and Helpful Guide to 67 English Speaking Countries (and More!). Berlitz.

Donnell, Jeffrey A., Aller, Betsy M., Alley, Michael, and Kedrowicz, April. (2011). Why Industry Says That Engineering Graduates Have Poor Communication Skills: What the Literature Says. Penn State Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education.

Bosavage, Jennifer. (26 July 2019). Why Communications Skills Are Critical To Engineers. IEEE Spectrum.

Sol the Engineer. (21 January 2019). Why (Many) Engineers Suck at Writing and What Can We Do About It . . . The Engineering Mentor.

Fasano, Anthony. (11 June 2015). Communication Skills for Engineers – The Seven Deadly Sins and How to Overcome Them. Engineering.com.

Studies show that strong business management, leadership, and communication skills are as important as technical skills when it comes to success and advancement in the engineering field.

Engineers are recognized for their innate analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, curiosity, creativity, and flexibility. What may not come as second nature to them, however, are business management and leadership skills. And studies show that these, along with strong technical skills, are all crucial to a successful career in engineering.

While engineers typically focus their time on product development and the delivery of technical solutions and services, experts at The Engineering & Leadership Project contend that engineers are often “never taught to understand financial statements or other critical markers of organizational health”. Those critical markers are all “business engineering” skills that could help them better understand the organizations they work for and drive improved outcomes by their teams and company.

In-Demand Skills

A recent Harvard Business School analysis of job opportunities for engineers concurred. While strong technical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills were all among the top capabilities sought by leading employers, the study found that these were only part of the equation. Strengths in communication, management, business operations, and leadership rounded out lists of most critical traits for a job candidate and successful engineer.

Across the various engineering job opportunities featured in their survey, the same Harvard Business School study noted that business and leadership skills were more universally requested and in higher demand than some technical competencies. For instance, while demand for computer science skills appeared in 16% of the engineering job postings they analyzed, communication and management skills were required in 34% and 24%, respectively. This suggests that the ability to connect/work with people and effectively manage operations may be more versatile, applicable, and necessary to all engineering fields as well as predictive of success than any one technical skill.

Engineering, Business, and Leadership: A Powerful Link

Interestingly, studies show that many of the skills that engineers naturally possess position them to be strong business leaders. Among them, their ability to manage highly detailed projects and problem-solve enables them to multi-task and meet deadlines, while their technical literacy and strength with numbers provides a leg up in both the use of modern technology and the ability to prepare business plans and analyze financial and other data. As a result, it comes as no surprise that Harvard Business Review’s recent analysis of 100 top-performing CEOs around the globe found that a full 34% of them possess an undergraduate degree in engineering.

Experts from Indeed agree that training in business and leadership skills can be invaluable to an engineer’s professional advancement and career aspirations. According to Indeed, possession of these skills can not only enhance an engineer’s candidacy for a specific job but can more positively position them for successive roles and leadership positions down the line.  These skills can also provide engineers with a strong foundation should they elect to switch jobs during their career or even start their own business.

The bottom line?

Let IEEE Help You Boost Your Business and Leadership Skills

A wealth of experts confirms that the days of operating in field-specific silos are over and that the best and most empowered engineers are those who bring a combination of technical, business management, and leadership skills to the table.

IEEE is here to help engineers fill the gap with its unique IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers.

Offered by IEEE in conjunction with Rutgers Business School and flexible in format, this course is specially designed to help engineers and technical professionals bridge the gap between business and engineering, prepare for professional growth, and obtain the critical business skills needed for well-rounded and long-term career success

Covering such key topics as Business Strategy, Managing New Product Development, Analyzing Financial Statements, Intellectual Property Strategy, Sales and Marketing, Leadership, and more, the convenient and self-paced 12-week Mini-MBA course involves a combination of expert instruction, peer interaction, self-paced video lessons, interactive assessments, live office hours, and a hands-on capstone project experience. This winning program – currently the only online Mini-MBA curriculum specifically designed for engineers and technical professionals — will help participants make more informed business decisions, better align their technical capabilities with proven business strategy, and prepare to meet the market’s growing demand for well-rounded engineers with demonstrated skills in business management and leadership.

Reserve your spot in the IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers course today, either as an individual or as a company! For more information or to explore opportunities to further develop your business management skills, contact us today!

 

Resources

(23 January 2022). Business Engineering: Why Engineers Should Have Business Skills. The Engineering & Leadership Project.

Landry, Lauren. (5 January 2023). 6 Business Skills Every Engineer Needs. Harvard Business School.

Clayton, Ben. (19 March 2023). Why Engineers Make Good Business Leaders. QS Top Universities.

McGregor, Jena. (24 October 2018). More Top CEOs Now Have Engineering Degrees than MBAs. Financial Post.

(26 January 2023). 12 Business Skills for an Engineer Resume. Indeed.

7 Essential Business Skills for Engineers. Canadian Institute of International Business.

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For many people, formal education ends in early adulthood. However, today’s fast-paced and rapidly evolving world requires professionals to stay up-to-speed in their field or risk falling behind. Investing in continuing professional education throughout your career is critical to remaining a high-performing contributor in your field. A wealth of research also confirms that companies which promote a culture of continuous learning and invest in their employees’ development and career advancement benefit as well.

Here are a few examples of the tremendous impacts that continuing education are having on today’s workplace.

Reported Benefits of Providing Educational Opportunities

According to a survey of 4,000 professionals within LinkedIn’s recent Workplace Learning Report, 94% of employees said that they’d stay at a company longer if that organization invested in their professional development. 

A recent Pulse of Talent study by HR software and service provider Ceridian revealed that people who work for companies that invest in employee professional development are 83% more likely to feel happy in their job. This study and other research confirms that job satisfaction contributes to greater employee retention, loyalty, engagement, and productivity.

Based on an analysis of three million worker surveys by employee recognition and engagement expert Bob Nelson, Ph.D. in his book, 1,001 Ways to Engage Employees, learning and development opportunities ranked as the second most important factor, after compensation, in determining employee engagement.

The benefits of an engaged workforce— aided by a culture of learning and development opportunities— are significant to companies. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, highly engaged business units experience 81% less absenteeism, 14% greater productivity, 18% higher sales, 23% greater profitability, anywhere from 18-43% less employee turnover, and 10% higher customer ratings than business units with less engaged employees.

According to The Enterprise Guide to Closing the Skills Gap, a recent IBM survey of over 5,250 executives worldwide, the half-life of professional skills— which was once 10-15 years— has declined to just 5 years. This means that “half of the knowledge associated with those skills will become irrelevant within 5 years.” Given the rapid rate of technological evolution, the report noted that the half-life is even shorter for technical skills. This finding has led many industry experts to contend that employee career development and continuous learning opportunities, particularly in the technical fields, aren’t just a bonus, but rather a company’s responsibility and obligation.

Corporate Approaches to Continuing Professional Education

Companies around the world are employing a number of creative approaches when it comes to their employees’ professional growth and development.

For example, computer network manufacturer 3Com encourages its engineers and other technical workers to meet with customers as a way to help “behind-the-scenes” employees build customer-facing skills. It also helps 3Com employees gain a better understanding of how their engineering efforts are utilized in real-life applications.

US-based software firm Full Beaker, Inc. provides each employee with US$1,500 each year for their professional growth— to be used on books, courses, professional conferences, “or anything that makes the employee better at what he or she does for the company,” said company SEO Director Shavkat Karimov.

Another example is Cisco Systems GmbH, headquartered in Hallbergmoos, Germany, which is proud to give employees regular access to what they call “the three Es”: education, experience, and exposure.

Build IEEE Into Your Continuing Professional Education Plans

Former Accenture CEO Pierre Nanterme once said that if you feel good in your role, “that’s the perfect time for you to experiment with something new, to get out of your comfort zone.”

However individuals and companies choose to engage in continuing professional education, the positive contribution that continuous learning makes to both employee and organizational growth is undeniable. IEEE offers a broad range of courses on relevant topics that can help individuals keep building their skills in order to advance personally and professionally. Furthermore, from an organizational perspective, companies who foster a culture of continuous learning can enjoy positive forward motion as a result of the proactive investments they make in their workforce.

Here are some of the newest course programs from amongst the extensive breadth of continuous learning opportunities from IEEE:

Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Climate Change

Minigrids, which distribute electricity generated by renewable sources such as solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage, hydropower, and diesel generators, are becoming increasingly critical for the nearly 800 million people worldwide who currently have no access to electricity. Given that two-thirds of that number live in sub-Saharan Africa, IEEE created a new four-course program, Minigrids in Africa. In this course program, learners will explore the context and roles for minigrids in Africa as well as appropriate technologies and maintenance, sustainability, operational, and regulatory and policy considerations for connecting to national grids. Learn More>>

Given the many facets of climate change and their far-reaching effects, Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable Future, a new course from IEEE, provides a solid overview of the extent of activity and innovation in sustainability solutions. Broken into seven easily digestible 7-10-minute modules, this course covers everything from intelligent urban networks that can alleviate congestion and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) solutions for distribution system reliability to hybrid home energy management systems for emission reduction, sustainable IoT device development solutions, energy-efficient data center climate control policies, optimal resource scheduling based on export rates, and electric vehicle battery swapping stations. Within the convenient timeframe of just one hour, learners will receive a thorough overview of modern-day engineering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Learn More>>

High Performance Computing

Though high performance computing has been used for decades in academic and government settings, the massive quantities of data now being processed and shared across a broad range of industries and mission-critical applications is driving the demand for greater and faster computing power. High Performance Computing Technologies, Solutions to Exascale Systems, and Beyond, a five-course program developed in partnership with IEEE Future Directions, introduces learners to techniques for addressing challenges in the Exascale era, insights into the leading edge of HPC research, and other topics. Learn More>>

Configuration Management

With the threat of costly and destructive cyber attacks involving ransomware, malware, computer worms, and other nefarious forms of software on the rise, configuration management— an IT process that establishes configuration standards for each asset in a company’s network and automatically alerts business leaders of inconsistencies— is becoming an increasingly standard approach for companies to reduce their vulnerability. Software & Hardware Configuration Management in Systems Engineering, a five-course program, takes learners through the basics of building reliable software, employing best systems engineering practices, and other topics. Learn More>>

Invest in Yourself and Your Career Today

In addition to the sense of personal achievement that comes with investing in your own professional development, successfully completing continuing education through IEEE can help get you recognized in the field.

Through the IEEE Credentialing Program, learners who demonstrate proficiency in a topic can earn an IEEE digital badge, a credential recognizing the completion of continuing education or the acquisition of a skill through participation in an IEEE course or event. With the ability to be displayed on resumes, social media, and email signatures, digital badges can elevate an individual’s professional status and career. They can also help companies to develop their employees’ individual knowledge base and collective strength in the market. As the world’s largest technical professional home, IEEE offers the relevant content that engineers need to stay ahead, and digital badges represent both an assurance of quality education for employers as well as a source of pride for learners.

Make an investment in yourself and your future today by checking out the aforementioned course programs or the many other continuing professional education opportunities available through the IEEE Learning Network (ILN)!

Resources

Markovic, Isidora. 7 Statistics That Highlight the Value of Continuous Learning. eduMe.

Nelson, Bob, Ph.D. (25 September 2018). How Learning & Development Impacts Employee Engagement. Training Industry.

Harter, Jim. (13 August 2022). Employee Engagement vs. Employee Satisfaction and Organizational Culture. Gallup.

Gurchiek, Kathy. (30 September 2019). Employers Need to Broaden Strategies to Close Skills Gap. SHRM.

In 1964, The Control Data Corporation’s “CDC 6600” earned the illustrious title of “world’s fastest computer.” Three times faster than its closest competitor at the time (the “IBM 7030”), it performed up to 3 million instructions per second. It held onto that world-renowned recognition for four years, when it was surpassed by the company’s next-generation product, the “CDC 7600,” which could perform up to 30 million instructions per second.

Today, some 60 years later, high performance computing (HPC) capabilities process data and complex calculations at incredibly high speeds of quadrillions of calculations per second, a feat which mid-20th-century industry pioneers might never have imagined possible. HPC achieves these results with a technique called parallel processing, through which thousands of computers are networked together in a cluster that combines their power for greater speed and efficiency. Processing data at speeds measured in units called “floating-point operations per second,” or FLOPS, these super-computing systems also feature high-speed transportation of data between computer servers and ample storage to capture the output of all the data they manage.

The advent of high performance computing— which operates at speeds over a million times faster than the fastest commodity desktop, laptop, or server system in the market today— is enabling science, research, technology, business, artificial intelligence (AI), and society to advance in unprecedented ways.

Here are some of the many applications for high performance computing:

  • Healthcare: Through activities such as molecular modeling and gene sequencing, high performance computing is used by medical researchers to predict how human cells will interact with specific drugs. This can improve diagnosis and treatment while also supporting the development of cures for diseases like cancer and diabetes. In one recent high-profile instance, HPC was effectively utilized by the medical community in conjunction with “The COVID-19 High-Performance Computing Consortium” (comprised of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and IBM) during the pandemic to quickly investigate the way COVID-19 cells invade and replicate within the body, supporting the rapid development of antiviral drugs to combat it.
  • Energy/Climate Research: Through the creation of models involving massive amounts of historical meteorological and climate data, high performance computing currently supports everything from the forecasting of earthquakes, hurricanes, and other storms to wind simulation, climate modeling, insights on the formation of stars, the location and optimization of new oil wells, identification of new sources of renewable energy, and more.
  • Media: The entertainment industry uses high performance computing to edit feature films, create amazing special effects, and stream live events worldwide.
  • Finance: Among other financial services, high performance computing helps track real-time stock trends, automate trading, provide fraud protection, and identify cyber threats.
  • Manufacturing: High performance computing helps manufacturers build products faster and more cost-effectively. In the semiconductor industry, for example, manufacturers are using the strength of HPC to increase productivity on the factory floor. Additionally, auto and engine manufacturers are currently using HPC to develop more fuel-efficient engines that could reduce fuel costs by over US$1 billion annually.

Entering the “Exascale”

With the ongoing digitization of business and society and the expanding availability of faster mobile connections, 3D imaging, and AI tools, experts predict that high performance computing will be in greater demand than ever by businesses across the spectrum as a way to address some of the world’s biggest challenges in science, engineering, and business.

According to industry professional Susheel Tadikonda, Vice President of Engineering in the Systems Design Group at Synopsys, an electronic design automation company, the field of high performance computing will continue to evolve based on the need for enhanced speed, memory, storage, and cloud security “to efficiently manage massive data volumes and deliver high processing and analytical capabilities to various sectors.”

This is already happening through the development of “exascale” computing. The term “exa” means 18 zeroes – specifically, exascale computing can perform more than 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 floating-point operations per second (FLOPS), or 1 exaFLOPS. In May 2022, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Hewlett Packard Enterprise “Frontier” supercomputer officially became the world’s first and fastest exascale computer. It performed at a record 1.1 exaFLOPS, and experts believe it could evolve to perform at 2 exaFLOPS in the not-too-distant future.

Exploring the Future of High Performance Computing

Are you prepared for the Exascale Era and its capabilities?

Through High Performance Computing Technologies, Solutions to Exascale Systems, and Beyond, a five-course program from IEEE, learners will gain a better understanding of the history and evolution of HPC, from “big iron” computers decades ago to current and future exascale systems. Topics covered include the lessons history can teach about high performance computing, ways of accelerating application performance through hardware and software, the application of exascale computing to real-world problems, achievement of performance and efficiency in the HPC arena, and the use of AI and emerging technologies in science.

Connect with an IEEE Content Specialist today to learn how to get access to this program for your organization.

Interested in access for yourself? Visit the IEEE Learning Network (ILN).

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Resources

What is High-Performance Computing (HPC)? IBM.

BasuMallick, Chiradeep.  (1 December 2022).  What is a Supercomputer?  Features, Importance, and Examples. Spiceworks.

Zhang, Kevin. (15 December 2021). High-Performance Computing has Become Crucial to Competitive Advantage—in Every Industry. Fortune. 

Tadikonda, Susheel. Durrant, Scott. Knowlton, Scott. Molina, Ruben. (19 January 2022). Trends Driving the Future of High-Performance Computing (HPC). Embedded.

(22 November 2022). What is Exascale Computing? McKinsey & Company.

(4 February 2022). Researchers Tackle COVID-19 with AI. Caltech. 

Platts, Leon. (10 November 2023). How the Semiconductor Industry is Leveraging High-Performance Computing to Drive Innovation. IBM.

(14 March 2022). The COVID-19 High-Performance Computing Consortium. National Institutes of Health.

What Is High Performance Computing? NetApp.

ieee-professional-development

Author and leadership expert John Maxwell once famously said that “the single biggest way to impact an organization is to focus on leadership development. There is almost no limit to the potential of an organization that recruits good people, raises them up as leaders, and continually develops them.” A culture of leadership development and innovation boosts profits and engages workers.

Experts confirm that there are clear benefits to fostering leadership by encouraging your employees’ professional growth and nurturing and developing leaders in your company. Studies show that promoting a culture of leadership, innovation, and continuous learning offer value for organizations, or can present significant impediments to success in their absence.

By the Numbers

  • 10%: The number of true “natural leaders” there are in the population, according to leadership research conducted in 2023 by career website Zippia. However, Zippia’s research also shows that another 20% of individuals have the requisite talents and could be cultivated into high-quality leaders with the right training and development.
  • 7%: The amount of annual sales companies give up (or don’t capitalize on) for every year that they delay or deny the professional growth and development of those who show leadership potential, according to Zippia research.
  • 22%: How much more profitable companies are that engage their employees by building a culture of leadership, innovation, and recognition versus those that don’t, also according to Zippia research.
  • 82%: Percent of leaders who agreed that an organization that can’t innovate will fail within five years, according to a 2023 survey of nearly 10,000 leaders and employees in the tech industry by Miro, an innovative platform for distributed teams.
  • 4 out of 5: The number of tech/information workers surveyed who agreed that a culture of innovation boosts employee engagement and keeps employees “more invested in and excited about the company’s future,” according to the aforementioned Miro research.
  • US$8.8 Trillion, or 9% of the world’s GDP: The cost of low employee engagement to the global economy, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report.
  • 20-25%: Percentage increase in overall job performance, productivity, and leadership behaviors demonstrated by those who underwent leadership training, according to a 2017 study on Leadership Training Design, Delivery, and Implementation published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
  • 10X: How much faster top innovation companies are at developing new products than their weaker counterparts, according to a McKinsey study. The study also found that top innovators are three times more likely to meet their customers’ needs than weaker competitors.

Invest in Your Team’s Growth and Success Through the IEEE Professional Development Suite

Experts agree that developing leaders and promoting a culture of innovation and learning will increase employee engagement and retention, boost sales and profitability, and move your organization forward. Within the fast-moving, rapidly-evolving, and competitive tech arena, the IEEE Professional Development Suite is uniquely adapted to support this culture of innovation and learning.

The IEEE Professional Development Suite is specially-designed for current and aspiring technology leaders who want to develop their essential business and management skills. The programs help sharpen the unique skills needed to advance their teams, create engaged and inspired workplace environments, and support their organizations in advancing technology and innovation.

Programs included in the IEEE Professional Development Suite are:

IEEE Leading Technical Teams

This live learning program recognizes the unique challenges that come with leading technical groups. It’s designed for team leaders, managers, and directors of engineering and technology teams.

In addition to the live, 6-hour training, attendees will also participate in the “360° Leadership Practices Inventory.” This leadership development tool solicits confidential feedback on the participant’s areas of strength and opportunities for improvement from their team members, peers, and managers/supervisors. The program also encompasses instructor-led exercises and case studies demonstrating the application of best practices to various workplace challenges. Participants will also learn the “Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership” and receive valuable peer coaching. Learn more about IEEE Leading Technical Teams training sessions featuring both in-person and virtual options.

IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers and Technology Professionals

This flexible mini-MBA, offered by IEEE in partnership with Rutgers Business School, is specifically designed to help engineers and technology professionals obtain the critical business skills needed for long-term career success. The 15-week curriculum covers topics such as Business Strategy, New Product Development Management, Financial Analysis, Sales and Marketing, Leadership, and more. Learners will benefit from a combination of expert instruction, peer interaction, self-paced video lessons, interactive assessments, live office hours, and hands-on capstone project experience.

Overall, this unique program, which is the only online mini-MBA curriculum specifically designed for engineers and technical professionals, trains participants to make more informed business decisions and better align their technical capabilities with proven business strategy. The program offers flexible learning opportunities for individual learners as well as customized company cohort options. Learn more about the IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers and Technology Professionals.

Intensive Wireless Communications Course Series

Exclusively presented by the IEEE Communications Society, this highly interactive live course series provides the training necessary to stay ahead of key topics and developments in the dynamic and rapidly-evolving wireless communications industry.

Designed for people with an engineering background who want to enhance their knowledge of wireless communication technologies, this course is an ideal way to train individual employees or your entire team at once! Learn more about the Intensive Wireless Communications Course Series.

Advanced Topics in Wireless Course Series

Presented exclusively by the IEEE Communications Society and designed for engineers and technical professionals with an existing working knowledge of wireless who are looking to enhance their skill set, this course dives into the latest advancements, applications, and use cases in emerging connectivity. By completing this course, your team will have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the fast-paced world of wireless communications.

Participants in this live, online course series will develop a comprehensive view of 5G/NR technology, a profound understanding of the implementation of all of the ITU-specified use case categories (e.g., enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), mIoT, and URLLC), and a robust foundation on the network architecture evolution technology enablers towards fully-open radio access networks. Learn more about the Advanced Topics in Wireless Course Series.

IEEE eLearning Library 

IEEE offers hundreds of hours of high-quality online courses in core and emerging technologies. Tailored for professionals, faculty, and students, the IEEE eLearning Library taps into a wealth of expertise from our global network of over 450,000 industry and academia members. IEEE eLearning Library courses cover a wide array of disciplines and standards—whether you or your learners want to enhance knowledge in their own technical field or expand to other technical specialties. Tap into courses in areas of aerospace and defense, artificial intelligence, communications and telecommunications, cyber and data privacy, power and energy, standards and more! Learn more about the IEEE eLearning Library.

Don’t wait to tap into the IEEE Professional Development Suite! Help foster the growth and leadership skills that will propel your organization to higher levels of innovation and success.

 

Resources

Kizer, Kristin. (29 June 2023). 35+ Powerful Leadership Statistics [2023]: Things All Aspiring Leaders Should Know. Zippia.

Morgan, Felix. (6 September 2023). Navigating the Innovation Paradox: Insights from Miro’s New Survey. Miro.

State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report. Gallup.

Bouchrika, Imed. (18 January 2024). 24 Leadership Training Statistics for 2024: Data, Insights & Predictions. Research.com. 

Lacerenza, C., Reyes, D., Marlow, S., Joseph, D., Salas, E. (2017). Leadership Training Design, Delivery, and Implementation: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Applied Psychology, 102 (12), 1686-1707.

Banholzer, Matt, LaBerge, Laura, West, Andy, and Williams, Evan.  (14 December 2023).  How Innovative Companies Leverage Tech to Outperform. McKinsey & Company.

ieee-credentialing-program-benefits

With careers in engineering and technology evolving so rapidly, a commitment to upskilling is imperative to employee growth and the ability to stay competitive in today’s marketplace. Maintaining the appropriate credentials— such as a certificate or digital badge that attests to successful completion of a specific set of learning objectives – can further differentiate you and your company from those who don’t hold the same qualifications.

According to Careertech, “credentials provide proof of knowledge, verify a student’s capability to perform a particular trade, skill, or occupation, and give students incentive for further achievement.” As such, credentialing programs are key tools that both validate learning and motivate learners.

Not only do individuals benefit from capitalizing on credentials that they can “stack,” but so do companies. Here are some key benefits that companies and employees reap from credentialing.

Lower Turnover

Opportunities for continuing education and credentialing have long been strongly linked to employee job satisfaction. Many companies, including Microsoft, have found that offering training and credentialing opportunities help motivate and retain employees by ensuring that employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Ultimately, these programs encourage promotion from within. They also help reduce turnover and costly recruiting expenses for organizations.

Empowered Leadership

According to a study by the Center for Association Leadership, members with a variety of credentials were more compliant with standard industry practices, more engaged in industry-related initiatives, and more likely to take on leadership roles than their non-credentialed counterparts.

Greater Ability to Attract Talent

Research done by Lorman Education found that nearly 60% of the 72.2 million-strong millennial demographic— the largest workforce generation in the U.S.— identify “development opportunities” as extremely important when deciding whether to apply for a position. As a result, a company’s ability to offer high-quality training and the corresponding credentials that demonstrate skill mastery can make it a more attractive employer to qualified candidates.

Enhanced Productivity

Digital credentials can help boost workforce productivity, a benefit that both companies and their employees will enjoy. Within the IT sector, for instance, a joint study conducted by Microsoft and the International Data Corporation (IDC) found that credentialed technical professionals were nearly 90% more productive than their non-credentialed counterparts— a benefit which skills trainer Global Knowledge said often translated to companies in the form of enhanced efficiency and skills-driven return on investment. At the same time, the Microsoft/IDC survey also found that technical professionals who had undergone additional training were more likely to be promoted based on management confidence in their skills and maturity— a clear benefit for professionals as well.

Higher Salaries

Employees with additional credentials can reap financial rewards from their extra effort. According to Ryan Miller, Director of Client Success at career consulting company Employment BOOST, the addition of relevant credentials to a resume can potentially lead to salary increases of anywhere from 5%-20% depending on the industry and credential.

Improved Job Security

Simply put, the acquisition of skill-based credentials helps professionals keep up with and stay ahead of an ever-evolving workforce. For companies and professionals in today’s rapidly-changing technical landscape, confirmed Danny King, CEO and Co-Founder of Accredible, “digital credentialing can now be an invaluable tool for the corporate world and educational system to reskill, upskill, and facilitate career change—it’s a crucial tool for success.”

The message is clear: credentialing programs help empower employees and strengthen companies.

Among their many benefits to companies, credentialing programs elevate employee skill sets, boost productivity and engagement, and reduce employee turnover and recruiting costs. At the same time, job training programs and continued education can help employees develop individual skills, increase their marketability, and advance their careers. They also foster an employee’s sense of achievement while promoting greater leadership in and ownership of their roles.

The IEEE Credentialing Program: A Top Source of Continuing Education Credits 

Technical training programs give employees opportunities to enhance their career skills and demonstrate to current and potential employers a willingness to learn new skills. And for many engineers, completion of a certain number of professional development hours (PDHs) and continuing education units (CEUs) each year is also required in order to maintain their professional engineering license.

One way for companies to strengthen and elevate their in-house technical training is through alignment with the IEEE Credentialing Program. As the world’s largest technical professional home, IEEE represents the best and brightest minds in engineering today and offers credentialing in the relevant content that engineers need to stay ahead. In addition to supporting engineering professionals in achieving their career goals, the certificates and digital badges available through the IEEE Credentialing Program help companies enhance the credibility of their training events, conferences, and courses in an effort to increase employee attendance and engagement.

While professional development hours (PDHs) and continuing education units (CEUs) are often required in North America, other countries often accept IEEE certificates towards their own domestic requirements.

Overall, an IEEE credential is an assurance of quality education for employers and a source of pride for learners since they can share that their credentials have been verified by the world’s largest technical professional organization. By aligning with the IEEE Credentialing Program, you can easily add PDHs and CEUs to your continuing professional education offerings. Learn more about the IEEE Credentialing Program and discover how you and your company can benefit.

 

Resources

(26 March 2015). Why is Credentialing Important? Advance CTE.

Day, Ryan. (5 October 2017). 5 Reasons Why Certifications Are Helping Your Career (And Your Company’s Bottom Line). Skillsoft Global Knowledge.

Engholm, Ginny. (14 February 2022). How Certifications Can Help Grow Your Career. HRCI Learning Center.

(24 August 2016). Credentialing’s Two-Way Benefits. The Center for Association Leadership.

(24 October 2017). What Are Micro-Credentials and How Can They Benefit Both Business and Employees? DeakinCo.

(1 September 2021). 39 Statistics That Prove the Value of Employee Training. Lorman Education Services.

Duplin, Sophia. 10 Tips to Offer Continuing Education Credits to Your Workforce. BeaconLive.

Perna, Mark C. (25 July 2022). Workforce Credentials Are Going Digital. Here’s Why This Helps Everyone. Forbes.

Pino, Ivana. (24 May 2023). Experts Say That Earning Relevant Certifications Can Boost Your Salary by as Much as 20%. Here’s How You Can Boost Your Own Pay. Fortune.

Online learning opportunities from IEEE will help you capitalize on the record-high level of investments in technology being made worldwide.

One look at the rapid technological advancements taking place all around us in today’s digital society and the bottom line is clear:  technology doesn’t just fuel business anymore — it is the business.

Such was the conclusion drawn by Deloitte’s 2023 Global Technology Leadership Study, which surveyed nearly 1,200 chief information officers (CIOs), chief technology officers (CTOs), and other senior technology decision-makers worldwide.  While the average technology budget as a percentage of revenue for these companies was 3.64% in 2018, it increased to 5.49% in 2022. Deloitte expects that number to rise to 5.85% in 2024 – an unprecedented 60% increase in just about five years.

Deloitte experts attribute this significant increase in tech investment to pent-up demand for technology during the pandemic. Another factor they identified is the recent dispersion of leadership roles in the corporate tech space, which now authorizes a broader range of leaders beyond just the CIO (such as CTOs, Chief Digital Officers, and Chief Data Officers, to name just a few) to drive tech-related investments. 

A Post-Pandemic Infusion of Funds 

The pandemic, along with its subsequent supply chain issues and shipping delays, served as eye-opening reminders of how dependent many economies were on foreign suppliers for key technologies.  This realization became a major catalyst for the recent spike in tech investment.

In the U.S., for example, The CHIPS (“Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors”) and Science Act, enacted in August 2022, earmarked over US$50 billion for domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductors in America.  It also established a 25% tax credit for capital investments in semiconductor manufacturing.  Since then, the U.S. White House reports that companies have committed over US$231 billion of investments in semiconductor and electronics technology and manufacturing in an effort to boost America’s global competitiveness and make its supply chains more robust and resilient.

The European CHIPS Act, enacted in February 2022, similarly aims to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and resilience in semiconductors and their various applications.  And there are many more investments as countries around the world consider their own role in the overall semiconductor landscape.

The global rise in tech investments goes way beyond just semiconductors, however.  For instance, through its recent investment in electric vehicle brand Ceer — a joint venture between PIF (the Public Investment Fund, a global sustainable investor), Taiwanese-based Foxconn, and BMW — and its new manufacturing plant in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia is hoping to enter the electric vehicle (EV)/renewables space and diversify from oil into what it describes as “the industries of tomorrow.”

All of the aforementioned global tech investments aim to attract top talent and create workforce opportunities.  However, experts warn that it’s a dream which may not be fully realized based on the current state of the talent pool.

“A lack of talent is a top issue constraining growth,” said the authors of the McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2023.  This survey of 3.5 million job postings across a variety of tech fields found that there are up to twice as many job postings than qualified applicants for many of the skills in greatest demand.  According to the report, this is especially true in such areas as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, semiconductors, quantum technologies, space technologies, and electrification and renewables.

Invest In Your Company’s Growth and Success

With technology changing rapidly and investments in technology being made at record-high levels around the world, organizations need to fill the talent gap with targeted training in order to position their company and workforce for success in the evolving marketplace.  Among the best and easiest ways to achieve that is through the broad range of online learning opportunities offered by IEEE.

A variety of studies confirm that online learning is cost-effective (often half the cost of traditional classroom training!), efficient, and convenient.  And according to separate studies by the Research Institute of America and the Association for Talent Development, it’s also associated with higher retention rates as well as greater employee engagement and productivity.  Given all of the many advantages of eLearning, there’s never been a better time to invest in your company’s growth and success by participating in these and other online learning opportunities through IEEE.

  • The IEEE Learning Network — Access hundreds of educational courses through this online learning platform, which offers the latest continuing education in engineering and technology.  From instruction in 5G, the smart grid, and renewable energy to AI, next-generation IoT, current standards, and much more, the IEEE Learning Network (ILN) can help you advance your career, refresh your skills, or just keep you on top of the latest industry trends.
  • The IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers — Offered by IEEE in conjunction with New Jersey’s renowned Rutgers Business School, the IEEE | Rutgers Online Mini-MBA for Engineers is an outstanding and convenient program expressly designed for engineers and technology professionals.  The 12-week program covers key topics such as business strategy, managing new product development, analyzing financial statements, intellectual property strategy, sales and marketing, and leadership.  The course offers a robust combination of expert instruction, peer interaction, self-paced video lessons, interactive assessments, live office hours, and a hands-on capstone project experience.

For more information or to register for any or all of our comprehensive collection of online learning opportunities, visit https://innovate.ieee.org/educational-resources/. 

 

Resources:

(9 August 2023).  “One Year after the CHIPS and Science Act, Biden-⁠Harris Administration Marks Historic Progress in Bringing Semiconductor Supply Chains Home, Supporting Innovation, and Protecting National Security.”  White House Briefing.

“European CHIPS Act.”  European Commission.

(26 July 2023).  “Saudi Arabia Drives Towards an Electric Future.”  Public Investment Fund (PIF) News.

“From Tech Investment to Impact:  Strategies for Allocating Capital and Articulating Value.”  Deloitte Insights.

Chui, Michael, Issler, Mena, Roberts, Roger, and Yee, Lareina.  (20 July 2023).  “McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2023.”  McKinsey Digital.

Roshi, Ludjon.  (25 February 2023).  “E-Learning Statistics 2023.”  Codeless.