Abstract:This paper seeks to provide a clear view of the realities and progress in continuing education for engineers and engineering managers. To develop a better understanding of current and future requirements to meet the educational and developmental needs of tomorrow's engineers, several critical realities were considered in this study. What kind of engineers will industry, government and society need in the future? What are the practical demands on engineers for their educational development (like Professional De… Show more
“…Soft skills include communication. Courses combining engineering and management are the most popular types of CEE (Beruvides & Ng, 2009). Cole et al .…”
Section: Continuing Professional Development (Cpd)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Soft skills include communication. Courses combining engineering and management are the most popular types of CEE (Beruvides & Ng, 2009). Cole et al (1984) broadly defined four categories of CEE courses, those 1. remediating and upgrading basic technical knowledge and skills; 2. extending and broadening previously learned scientific and technical skills; 3. introducing new concepts and skills to keep up with technology advancements; and 4. introducing new knowledge and skills outside engineering.…”
“…Soft skills include communication. Courses combining engineering and management are the most popular types of CEE (Beruvides & Ng, 2009). Cole et al .…”
Section: Continuing Professional Development (Cpd)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Soft skills include communication. Courses combining engineering and management are the most popular types of CEE (Beruvides & Ng, 2009). Cole et al (1984) broadly defined four categories of CEE courses, those 1. remediating and upgrading basic technical knowledge and skills; 2. extending and broadening previously learned scientific and technical skills; 3. introducing new concepts and skills to keep up with technology advancements; and 4. introducing new knowledge and skills outside engineering.…”
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