MODULE 1: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Job Assignments

- Learning by doing – by working on real

Professional Development. - refers to continuing
problems and dilemmas.
education and career training after a person has entered
- May be an entirely new job, a responsibility
the workforce in order to help them develop new skills, stay
added to an existing job such as a short-term
up-to-date on current trends, and advance their career.
project.
- can help today's engineers that are looking to improve - Something that stretches people, pushes
through educational opportunities and advanced degrees. them out of their comfort zones, and requires

Continuing Education - Enrollment in formal them to think and act differently.

degree programs, courses, or workshops. PHASES OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

- Pursuing certificates, accreditations or other
credentials through educational programs.

Participation in Professional Organizations

- Coordinating events sponsored by the
organization.
- Serving as an officer, board member, or
committee member.
- Attending local, regional, national, and
international meetings, conferences and Building a Knowledge Base
workshops sponsored by professional - The purpose of this phase is to acquire new
organizations. knowledge and information and to build a
Research conceptual understanding of it.
- Conducting research - Activities in this phase might include goal
- Presenting findings of research to others setting, assessing needs, participating in
- Presenting papers at conferences and interactive workshops, and forming a study
workshops group.
Improve job performance Observing Models and Class.
- Improving existing skills. - The purpose of this phase is to develop a
- Keeping up with technology, systems, practical understanding of the activity.
processes. - In this phase, one might participate in
- Learning about new developments in your activities such as peer observation, co-
field. planning, and listening to or watching audio
Increased duties and responsibilities and video examples.
- Taking on new challenges in current position, Reflecting on Your Practice
projects, long or short-term assignments. - The purpose of this phase is to analyze your
professional practice on the basis of new
Skill Based Training knowledge.
- Allows participants to learn conceptual - Activities in this phase might include the use
information or necessary behaviors. of journals or other cases for discussion and
- Practice learning the new information or reflection.
behaviors, and receive feedback on their
performance.
 Changing Your Practice Make Learning a Habit
- The purpose of this phase is to translate your - When you make learning a habit, you'll more
new knowledge into individual and likely make a positive, long-lasting change,
collaborative plans and actions for change. and achieve the goals that you set yourself.
- Activities might include action research, - Do this by building learning into your daily
peercoaching, support groups, and routine.
professional development. - Schedule time – however little – each day for
Gaining and Sharing Expertise learning, and stick to it!
- The purpose of this phase is to continue to
refine your professional practice, learning with Set Boundaries
and from colleagues while also sharing your - One of the biggest distractions is often other
practical wisdom with your peers. people.
- Activities in this phase might include team - Set aside some time in your lunch break to
planning, mentoring or partnering with a read up on a new industry development or
colleague, and participating in a network. complete an online test.
- People may not realize this, so the work
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
requests keep on coming.
▪ One of the hardest things about learning a new Make Every Minute Count
skill is finding the time to do it. - Maximize the impact of every moment that
▪ In fact, research has shown that many of us spend you have available.
72 hours a week working, leaving precious little - Start by taking a look at your To-Do List. What
spare time each day! could you realistically achieve in the time
▪ So, here are eight practical strategies that you can available?
use to prioritize your professional development, - Make sure that you focus your energy
even when you have a busy work schedule: effectively.
Learn at Your Best
Focus on Objectives - Many people opt to work on their professional
- You'll need a strong sense of purpose when it development after they've completed
comes to drawing up your learning objectives. everything else.
- Start by listing the skills and knowledge that - Schedule your learning for times of the day
you most want to learn. when your energy levels are high and you're
- Express these as SMART goals. more likely to be "in the zone”.
- When you've done this, break them down into - For example, you may feel a little slow straight
longand short-term goals that you can add to after lunch, but you might be buzzing with
your daily ToDo List or Action Program. energy in the morning.
Manage Obstacles and Distractions Find Your Own Learning Style
- Identify possible obstacles that might make it - We all have our own way of learning. Some
difficult for you to stick to your learning people prefer to read and take notes. Others
schedule. are more active – they learn by doing.
- Then, go through each obstacle and - When you identify your own personal learning
brainstorm strategies that will help you to style, you'll be able to learn more efficiently
overcome it. and in the way that works best for you.
- Time spent slogging through a textbook, for
example, would be time wasted if you find
videos more engaging.
 Collaborate With Others WAYS TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONALLY
- Learning alongside others can often make the 1. Make New Connections
experience more fun and engaging. - Networking is an excellent way to progress
- They can help you to stay motivated, and along your career path, whether that's by
provide advice and support. finding new job opportunities, gaining insight
- Social media sites like LinkedIn and Twitter into the kinds of training you could be taking
can also help you to find other professionals part in, or meeting an experienced individual
in your industry who can offer training and who is willing to act as a confidante or mentor.
advice. - Recognize and appreciate that every person
you meet - both professionally and personally
MODULE 1.2: IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL
- has value to add to your life.
DEVELOPMENT
2. Get Mentor
▪ This will give the professionals an opportunity to - Mentoring can take the form of
learn and apply new knowledge and skills that can encouragement, sharing anecdotes and
help them in their job and further their career. wisdom, and even challenging the mentee to
▪ This is all about building your skill set and reach and exceed certain goals.
knowledge base for your field. - On good days, this can help you to maximise
your productivity and progress, while on bad
Benefits of Professional Development days it can help to keep you moving forwards
▪ Professionals that engage in professional at all.
development will feel more confident knowing that 3. Improve Your Time Management
they have the skills needed to succeed in their line - Time management is not about doing more;
of work. it's about knowing there's a limit on how much
▪ Become better workers through professional you can do.
development. - No matter how driven, motivated and
▪ By learning the right skills for their career, productive you might be, there are only 24
professionals will be more productive and efficient, hours in a day, and you need to keep some of
thus helping the business for which they work them to eat, sleep and relax.
succeed. 4. Polish Your Soft Skills
▪ Can open the doors to new opportunities for - People often associate 'soft skills' with
professionals. effective communication, but that's only one
▪ Relevant practical qualifications that will impress part of polishing your transferable and
current and prospective employers. interpersonal capabilities.
▪ If a professional is struggling to get promoted to a - This can include any skills you could take to a
higher, more lucrative position, professional job outside of your current industry, and
development may help him or her secure this anything that makes you work well with others.
promotion. 5. Read More Books
▪ Improves learning ability. - Books are a great way to learn from other
▪ Promotes independent learning. people's experiences, without having to leave
▪ Demonstrates ambition and commitment to your office or armchair - and with the advent
professional self-improvement. of ebooks, they're cheaper and easier to get a
hold of than ever before.
6. Add to Your IT Skills EXAMPLES OF PROFESSIONAL GOALS
- By improving your digital skills on a continuing 1. Gain an internship
basis, you can keep your computer abilities up - Gaining an internship with a large company in
to date, including new and emerging digital your industry can be a great opportunity.
technologies as they become more widely - With an internship, you can learn important
adopted. industry skills, practices and methods and
7. Set Some Goals increase your professional network.
- Goals are an essential part of professional - You can also gain valuable experience to add
development. to your resume, which can make you a more
- They allow you to define what you are working appealing candidate when you begin your job
towards and set a deadline by which you search.
would like to make a certain amount of 2. Increase your core skills
progress. - Consider what your core skills are in your job,
PROFESSIONAL GOALS as well as the soft and hard skills you can't
- Setting goals to help you progress in your perform your job without.
career can be important to finding fulfillment in - You can increase and enhance those skills
your job and increasing your skills and salary. through classes, mentors or internships. You
- There are many examples of professional can also use personal time to pursue new core
goals that apply to any industry, ranging from skills to increase your employability.
smaller, day-today improvements in your 3. Obtain higher credentials
current role, to long-term plans where you aim - One of the most common professional goals
to make major career changes. is obtaining higher credentials in your
- Understanding these examples can be the industry, which can create new employment
key to setting smarter goals and reaching and salary opportunities.
them within your timeframe. - Higher credentials also can help establish
- Professional goals are anything you hope to industry credibility.
achieve during your professional career. 4. Obtain a leadership position
- These can be skills, milestones, career - Obtaining a leadership position can help you
changes or salaries. enhance your teamwork, collaboration and
- They also can be goals you wish to leadership skills and establish your credibility
accomplish personally or ones you want to in the industry.
help your company or industry achieve. - It's important to determine whether the
- Setting goals can help provide a more clear company you work for offers such
path for your career and allows you to track opportunities or if you might need to pursue a
your progress. career change.
5. Learn a new industry tool
WHAT ARE PROFESSIONAL GOALS? - Advancing technology often provides new and
- One of the more common methods for setting innovative tools for industries.
attainable goals is SMART, an acronym that - Learning one of these new tools can give you
stands for specific, measurable, attainable, a competitive advantage over other job
relevant and timely. candidates and may allow you to earn a higher
- Setting goals using these criteria can help you salary.
make ones you can easily achieve by - Consider the latest industry technology and
clarifying your ideas and helping you use your pursue opportunities to learn more about it or
time and resources efficiently. how to use these tools.
 6. Set a new industry standard
- Many professionals seek to innovate their
industry with new industry standards.
- Innovation can help you establish your
credentials and make you a more suitable
candidate for future employment.
- Try researching new methods of performing
your job that can increase productivity,
employee safety or the quality of products and
services.

7. Set a new industry standard

- Many professionals seek to innovate their
industry with new industry standards.
- Innovation can help you establish your
credentials and make you a more suitable
candidate for future employment.
- Try researching new methods of performing
your job that can increase productivity,
employee safety or the quality of products and
services.

8. Read more books about your career path

- Books can be helpful resources for developing
professional skills and learning about new
industry practices or tools.
- You can set a goal to read more books related
to your career path or industry to expand your
knowledge and skill set.

8. Create a new work habit

- Creating new work habits can help you be
more productive and create better habits for
professional development.
- New habits can support professional
development and increase your employability.
 MODULE 2: CONTINUING EDUCATION BENEFITS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
For Employees
CONTINUING EDUCATION – a way of enhancing and
1. Higher Salary
broadening skills and knowledge from the time of
- Continuing Education improves
graduation or licensure/certification.
your chances of promotion and a
- It is an education to develop new and relevant higher salary.
skills and knowledge. 2. Improved Marketability
- Continuing Education have direct effect
in one’s marketability in the job market
Importance of Continuing Education due to his upgraded skills.
The most rewarding part of endeavor and work is 3. Learn New Skills
Continuing Education. It is important on the following; - Continuing Education can help you
obtain the required skills and knowledge
1. Improve quality of life for all individuals
when facing any job or career transition
2. Success of business, government, and employers
3. Improvement of community 4. Personal Development
4. Attaining the mission and vision of institution that - Continuing Education is a perfect way
offers continuing education program for you to follow a personal interest.
5. Improved Image
- Continuing Education is a perfect way
The importance of Continuing Education is for the for you to follow a personal interest.
following;
1. Leaders For Employers
2. Professional Staff 1. Highly Skills Workforce
3. New Staff
4. Graduates - Continuing Education brings new ideas
5. License to maintain Licensure and skills to the job by skilled employees.
6. Certified person to practice hi/her field. 2. Upgrading of Technology Skills
- Continuing Education prepare company
Philosophy of Continuing Education
for rapidly changing market and
1. Teacher and Participant
improvements in technology.
- At the teacher’s point of view
3. Retention of happy employees
- Continuing Education is more successful
when taken voluntarily instead of mandated to - Continuing Education allows employers
unwilling learner/student. who invest in the skills development of
2. Anyone can learn their employee have better chance to
- The concept of lifelong learning is that anyone retain their staff as well as improve
can learn, and that learning should continue moral and job satisfaction.
throughout one’s lifetime. 4. Impact on Profits
3. Anyone can teach - Continuing Education contributes to the
- Learners can teach to meet the need of productivity of loyal and happy
unlimited numbers of topics and specialties employee whose skills development are
that adults want to learn. sponsored by the company.
5. Identify future leaders
- Continuing Education help employers
HISTORY OF CONTINUING EDUCATION to select perfect future leader roles and
North America position among their employees.

Benjamin Franklin – sometimes referred as the

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
father of Adult education
CONTINUING EDUCATION
▪ Before 1970 -Continuing Education is called Professional development focuses on
Adult Education. individual/employee’s learning new skills
▪ 1970 – Continuing Education become and knowledge to become successful in their
chosen field.
popular term replacing Adult Education.
Continuing Education is one type of
▪ 1970 upto present – undergraduate
Professional Development in which an
degrees/college are most likely to take individual/employee typically with
Continuing Education undergraduate academic
degree/license/certification pursues
additional learnings from Higher Education
Institution, Academy, and other accredited
agency.
 VALUES OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN CONTINUING EDUCATION: CHOOSING
ENGINEERING PROFESSION SCHOOL, ACCREDITED AGENCY AND
Continuing Education is a lifelong learning for ACADEMY
Engineering profession career advancement.
For Graduate Degree
• License Renewal (practical value) 1. List of Higher Educational Institution that
offers the specialization you want to pursue.
▪ Republic Act No. 10912 known as (Local and International)
“Continuing Professional Development 2. Professional Organization (Local and
(CPD) Act of 2016” - Is an act which require International)
CPD as the mandatory requirement for the 3. Online Courses from Accredited Academy
renewal of Professional Identification Card (Local and International)
4. Government Agency (Local and International)
• Certification Advancement
▪ Continuing Education allows you to go into CONTINUING EDUCATION: FACTORS TO
higher level of certification that allows you to CONSIDER
acquire new learnings and skills in the fast pace 1. TIME
changing technology 2. MONEY

• Job Satisfaction
▪ Continuing Education allows you to learn new
materials therefore create mental stimulation
that leads to job satisfaction.

• Technical Competence
▪ Continuing Education allows you to be abreast in
changing engineering technology
▪ Eg. Building code, Electrical Code, Mechanical
Specifications, Electronics Standards, Data
Communications, Programming Languages, etc

• Career Change
▪ Continuing Education such as attending
seminars/classes may not directly affect your job
but it may open your eyes to a new direction to
take your career.

Guide to Choose Continuing Education Program

1. Know what specific Continuing Education
you need for your certification and license.
2. Find Continuing Education that is aligned to
your interests or position
3. Look for Continuing Education that will make
you marketable in the future
4. Don’t wait until your certification/license
expiration to take Continuing Education
5. Look Continuing Education that your employer
will reimburse.
6. Use Continuing Education as a chance to
network
7. Attend your Profession’s National Convention
8. Use Continuing Education as an excuse to travel
 MODULE 3: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL CPD Council (for each profession)
DEVELOPMENT
• Ensure adequate and appropriate CPD Programs
IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT • Act on applications for accreditation of CPD
Providers and Programs
1. ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA)
and other International Agreements • Evaluate implementation of CPD Programs

2. National and international alignment of • Assess and/or upgrade criteria for CPD Provider
competencies and qualifications accreditation

3. Validation, accreditation, and recognition of • Develop mechanisms for validation, accreditation,

learning outcomes and recognition of different learning activities

4. Maintenance of core competencies and • Conduct international alignment of CPD Programs

development of new competencies • Issue operational guidelines
5. Contribution to general welfare, economic CPD UNITS AND ACTIVITIES
growth, and development of the nation

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Nature of CPD Programs
1. Formal learning – arrangements that take
place in recognized educational and training
institutions, and which lead to granting
diplomas and qualifications
2. Nonformal learning – learning in addition to
formal learning, which may be structured
and made more flexible according to
arrangements
3. Informal learning – learning in daily life
which can contribute to a qualification
4. Self-directed learning – learning activities
(i.e. online training, seminars, non-degree
courses, company-sponsored training
programs) without CPD accreditation but
may be applied for CPD units
5. Online activities – structured or
unstructured learning initiatives, which
make use web-based ICT solutions
6. Professional work experience –participation
while working in a specific field
PRC and Professional Regulatory Boards
• Organize CPD Councils and promulgate
operational guidelines operation
• Review existing and new CPD Programs
• Promulgate guidelines and procedures for the
implementation of CPD Programs
• Coordinate with academe, government agencies,
and other stakeholders in the implementation of the
CPD Programs
• Coordinate with government agencies in the grant
and transfer of credit units earned
 MODULE 4: PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL or education. The primary purpose of a
ORGANIZATIONS certifying body is to issue certifications and
keep a track
▪ A Professional Organization is an association
that is formed to further the interests of people
Professional regulatory bodies – These
engaged in a specific profession, to advance a
types of Professional Organizations follow
particular profession and serve the public good.
the federal and state guidelines to serve the
▪ Most of them are a non-profit organization
public and maintain expectations of the
that is dedicated to fulfilling the interest of its
industry. They establish licensing and
members by facilitating connection,
certification requirements and can exclude
communication, and innovation.
members who do not follow the set
▪ A professional association, or professional
procedure.
organization, is an association made up of
members who are part of the same industry or
career field. REASONS TO JOIN
▪ A Professional Organization has an elected
Membership in the relevant professional
body that can be international or national. These
organization is one of the things that separates a
organizations are known by several names like
profession from a conventional job. Some
• Professional society
Advantages in joining are as follows:
• Professional body
• Professional association • Job opportunities
• Networking Opportunities

▪ Professional organizations vary in their • Access to continuing education, seminars, and

membership requirements. Some lectures
associations require members to hold a
• Staying up-to-date on industry news and trends
particular certification or degree or to pay a
monthly or yearly fee to part of the • Helping you stand out to potential employers
organization. Others accept members who
• Mentorship / Leadership
are still in the educational phase of their
careers. • Support Systems

TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member-benefit professional associations A. The Philippine Technological Council (PTC) was

– These organizations provide its members formed in 1978 as one of the sectoral components
numerous resources like resume building, of the Federation of Professional Associations (FPA
networking and peer support to advance now known as PFPA) and was incorporated in 1980
their careers. They focus on making sure that
their members can take advantage of B. Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME)
available resources through conferences, Mission
seminars, and journals. • Professionalism: Maintain the integrity of the
Mechanical Engineering Profession
Designation-granting associations – These • Service: Participate in the enhancement of science
types of Professional Organizations provide and technology, and contribute to the economic
a certification to its members to show that growth of the country
they are adept in this field. The certificate is • Motivation: Promote fellowship, cooperation and
naturally issued when the members nationalism among all Filipino Mechanical Engineers
complete the learning process and • Excellence: Contribute to the advancement of the
demonstrate their expertise and knowledge profession for global recognition
by passing the exams. In a Vision
designationgranting Professional “The Ultimate Prime Mover of Philippine
Organization, the members have to renew Industrialization and the steward of the
their certificates every few years. development of the Mechanical Engineering
Profession”
Certifying bodies – These are types of
Professional Organizations that issue
certifying credentials to its members when
they can meet the set requirements, for
instance, particular professional experience
C. Institute of Computer Engineers of the • To promote awareness on the use of
Philippines (ICpEP) environmentally friendly electrical products,
Mission services and resources as well as active
• Build a network of professionals and participation on disaster preparedness and
graduates of computer engineering in the recovery programs.
country through member interaction and Vision
open communication. This is directed to the To be the leading electrical professional
industry, academe and government. organization globally.
• Support the professional career of INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL
members through relevant training and ORGANIZATION
exposure. a) The ASEAN Federation of Engineering
• Expand knowledge and specialization in Organizations (AFEO) is a non-governmental
computer engineering through research and body. Its members are the engineering
development. institutions and organizations of ASEAN
Vision countries with the following main objectives:
ICpEP envisions itself as the foundation of • To promote goodwill and mutual
world-class Filipino computer engineering understanding
professionals and the motivator of interest • To establish and develop a ASEAN baseline
towards excellence in computer engineering standard for the engineering profession with
as a field of specialization. the objective of facilitating the mobility of the
engineers within the ASEAN countries.
D. Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
Mission b) AFEO embarked on a very important mission
To advance the welfare of our members and with the aim to spearhead and to facilitate the
the development and prestige of the civil mobility of engineers within the ASEAN Free
engineering profession and to be a dynamic Trade Area, i.e. AFTA with the formation of the
force in nation building. ASEAN Engineers Register i.e. the AER.
Vision
The leader among professional organizations Mission statement
known globally for professionalism, IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological
integrity, excellence and social responsibility innovation and excellence for the benefit of
– A key player in nation building. humanity.
Vision statement
E. Institute of Electronics Engineers of the IEEE will be essential to the global technical
Philippines (IECEP) community and to technical professionals
Mission everywhere, and be universally recognized for
To be the showcase of professional and the contributions of technology and of technical
technical development and the paradigm of professionals in improving global conditions.
excellence in applying the principles of
electronics technology for the advancement c) The World Federation of Engineering
of humanity. Organizations (WFEO) is the international
Vision organization for the engineering profession.
The organization envisions “world-class Founded in 1968, under the auspices of
organization of humane, competent, UNESCO, WFEO brings together national
virtuous and globally-competitive engineering institutions from some 100 nations
electronics professionals.” and represents more than 30 million engineers.

F. Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers A National Member is the only organization

of the Philippines (IIEE) representing the engineers of its country at
Mission WFEO. It is the national professional
• To enhance the competencies of electrical engineering organization, or the
practitioners to make positive contribution union/association of organizations within a
towards new trends and technologies. country, that is considered most representative
• To be an authority of electrical engineering of technically competent engineers according
services that results to safe, reliable and to the national standards. Its members can be
efficient systems. part of WFEO STCs and can be elected at WFEO
• To consistently deliver high quality governing bodies.
products and services duly recognized by For the Philippines it is the Philippine
international organizations and institutions. Technological Council.
 SUBTOPIC 2: CONFERENCES AND Advantages of Joining
CONVENTIONS
a.) Get feedback on an early version of your
Conference: latest work
• A meeting that is generally designed for • Expert feedbacks on the early version of
discussion, problem solving, fact-finding and the work
consultation. • Anticipate possible reviewers’ comments
• Conference tend to have specific objectives when publishing
and last for several days. • Gather future works or ideas
• As the word conference suggests, it is a • Get intelligent insights from experts in the
platform for people to confer about a topic. field
b.) Getting to know other people in your
Convention: field
• A gathering of individuals who meet at an • Key opportunity for networking
arranged place and a time to discuss some • Talk to people in similar phases of your
common interest or make a decision as a group. career
• Conventions are not generally organized by an • Ask questions regarding problems in your
individual, but an organization, club or a union. field
In a convention, all the attendees are c.) Learning about the latest research
encouraged to speak and share their thoughts; • Inquire about the latest findings in the field
discuss and engage are the key components of before the works are published
a convention. • Learning of preliminary data from experts
in the field
Difference between Conferences and • Gather new methodology for possible
Conventions extension of the original research
▪ Convention is a large meeting of people who d.) Improving presentation and
come to talk about their shared work, communication skills
common interests or to make decisions as a • Gain experience in presenting to peers
group. • Enhancement of soft skills for your career
• Become comfortable presenting in front of
▪ Conference is a meeting that is generally an audience either thru speaking, poster
designed for discussion, problem solving, presentation or research presentation
fact-finding and consultation. • Gives opportunity to talk and chat with
attendees
a) FORMALITY LEVEL e.) Visiting new places
▪ Convention is less formal and light-hearted • Conferences and conventions are
than a conference. enjoyable even though there is a certain
▪ Conference is more formal than a work aspect needed to be prepared and be
convention. done
b) SHARING OF IDEAS • Venues for such involves new places you
▪ In a Convention, the participants are can visit which adds to the appeal of
encouraged to discuss and share their attending
thoughts. f.) Meet academic and research experts
▪ In a Conference, it is the speakers who • Conferences and conventions are places
mainly share their thoughts with the where experts in the fields often attend
audience. • If you follow a certain topic, chances are
c) KNOWLEDGE you can meet the experts of that field in
A convention is a place to network, share conferences and conventions
your thoughts and learn from your peers. g.) Engage in high-level debates to refine
A conference is a place to learn from the ideas
leaders or experts in your field. • Sharing of ideas with other experts refines
the current ideas
• Listening or participating in discussions can
also generate new ideas or refine existing
ones
h.) Updating the CV
• Shows employers and grant-awarding
bodies of your engagement in the field
LOCAL CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS Key Themes
▪ Professional Organization Conventions
Occurs at least once in a year and includes
presentation of research
▪ Conventions organized by the professional
organizations are great venues to stay
updated with the new trends in each
respective fields
▪ CPD points may also given for attending
conventions organized by professional
organizations

▪ IEEE HNICEM
o IEEE sponsors more than 1,800
annual conferences and events
worldwide, curating cutting-edge
content for all of the technical fields
of interest within IEEE.
o International Conference on
Humanoid, Nanotechnology,
Information Technology,
Communication and Control,
Environment, and Management
o Themes correspond to the current
trend in technology
o 2021 Theme: THEME: Pandemic to
Opportunity – Research Innovations
Towards COVID 19 Solutions
▪ The Philippine Association of Engineering
Schools (PAES), Inc.
o Comprised of Higher Education
Institutions in the Philippines
offering Engineering Programs.
o The Philippine Journal of Engineering
Education and Technology (PJEET)
o International Conference on
Engineering Education Philippines

▪ World Engineers Convention

o Known as the “Olympics of
Engineering”, this international
convention is held every four years
and attracted 1300+ global
participants from over 70 countries.
o The overarching theme for WEC 2019
was “Engineering a Sustainable
World: The Next 100 Years”.

▪ Sustainability is used in the broadest sense –

encompassing the management of precious
natural resources such as water, renewable
energy technologies, frugal innovation,
management of natural resources etc., and
incorporates values of ethics and social
responsibility.
 MODULE 5: ENGINEERING RESEARCH SKILLS NEEDED AS A RESEARCHER
• Creativity - the ability to transcend mainstream
WHAT IS RESEARCH? ideas, and creativity all but requires originality. This
Research is a process of systematic inquiry that: is an essential trait to develop and utilize within their
research experience.
▪ Entails collection of data
• Judgment - failure to exercise good ethical
▪ Documentation of critical information
judgements can seriously jeopardize the careers and
▪ Analysis and interpretation of data integrity of not only researchers but also their
In accordance with the suitable methodologies set mentors, colleagues and the university.
by the specific professional and academic • Communication - set of skills necessary to develop
disciplines. and maintain an effective relationship between the
researcher and mentor.
ENGINEERING RESEARCH
• Organization - well-honed organizational skills
The methods of academic engineering research and the
facilitate effective research and good science.
resulting insights into the nature of the physical world
are indistinguishable for those of basic scientific • Persistence - is the drive to never give up. But it is
research. However, there are crucial differences important to realize that persistence also involves
between two endeavors. failure. However, failure is a normal part of progress,
and we often learn more from our mistakes than our
▪ Basic scientific research is concerned with the
success.
discovery of new phenomena and their
integrations into coherent conceptual models of SUBTOPIC 2: RESEARCH PROCESS
major physical or biological systems.
▪ Basic research in engineering is by definition TYPES OF RESEARCH
concerned with the discovery and systematic 1. Quantitative Research – refers to the numbers
conceptual structuring of knowledge. where data is collected based on numbers. Graphs
help to quantify the results.
Research is conducted to … 2. Qualitative Research – refers to non-numerical
elements in the research. When the information or
• Evaluate the validity of a hypothesis or an interpretive
data cannot be grasped in terms of numbers,
framework.
qualitative research comes for the rescue.
• To assemble a body of substantive knowledge and
3. Descriptive Research – Facts are considered in
findings for sharing them in appropriate manners.
descriptive methods. These help to determine and
• To help generate questions for further inquiries explain with examples, the facts and they are not
rejected.

4. Analytical Research – uses the facts that have

Importance of Research
been confirmed already to form the basis for the
▪ Tool for building knowledge and facilitating research and critical evaluation of the material.
learning 5. Applied Research – is action research where only
▪ Understand issues and increase public one domain is considered and mostly facts are
awareness generalized.
▪ Provides nourishment and exercise for the mind
▪ Promotes love and confidence in reading, 6. Fundamental Research – is the basic of pure
writing, analyzing and sharing valuable research done to find out an element or a theory has
information never been in the world yet.
▪ Find, gauge, and seize opportunities
7. Exploratory Research - based on the theories and
their explanation and it does not provide any
conclusion for the research topic.
DIFFERENT RESEARCH AREAS IN ENGINEERING
8. Conclusive Research - aims at providing an answer
Common Research fields to the research topic and has a proper design in the
• Power and Energy methodology. The results will be generic and help
• Environmental Science the outside world.
• Materials and Structures
• Vibrations, Acoustic and Fluid Structures 9. Surveys - not least considered but play a main role
• Thermodynamics in the research methodology. It is done at a low cost
• Quantum Science and can be done faster than any other method.
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems 10. Case studies - different cases are considered and
• Nanotechnology the proper one for the research is selected. Case
• Bio Mechanics studies help to form an idea of the research and
• Electromagnetics helps in the foundation of the research.
 BASIC STEPS IN RESEARCH STEP 6: WRITE YOUR PAPER
STEP 1: IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP YOUR TOPIC Begin by organizing the information you have
collected. The next step is the rough draft,
Here are some tips for selecting a topic:
wherein you get your ideas on paper in an
1. Select a topic within the parameters set by the unfinished fashion. This step will help you
assignment organize your ideas and determine the form
your final paper will take.
2. Select a topic of personal interest to you and
learn more about it.
3. Select a topic for which you can find a STEP 7: CITE YOUR SOURCES PROPERLY
manageable amount of information.
Citing or documenting the sources used in your
4. Be original research serves two purposes: it gives proper
credit to the authors of the materials used, and
5. Still can't come up with a topic to write about?
it allows those who are reading your work to
See your instructor for advice.
duplicate your research and locate the sources
that you have listed as references. The MLA and
the APA Styles are two popular citation formats.
STEP 2: DO A PRELIMINARY SEARCH FOR
Failure to cite your sources properly is
INFORMATION
plagiarism. Plagiarism is avoidable!
Before beginning your research in earnest, do a
preliminary search to determine whether there
is enough information out there for your needs STEP 8: PROOFREAD
and to set the context of your research. Look up
The final step in the process is to proofread the
your keywords in the appropriate titles in the
paper you have created. Read through the text
library's Reference collection and in other
and check for any errors in spelling, grammar,
sources such as our catalog of books, periodical
and punctuation. Make sure the sources you
databases, and Internet search engines.
used are cited properly. Make sure the message
that you want to get across to the reader has
been thoroughly stated.
STEP 3: LOCATE MATERIALS
With the direction of your research now clear to
you, you can begin locating material on your
topic. A keyword search can be performed if the
subject search doesn't yield enough
information.

STEP 4: EVALUATE YOUR SOURCES:

Evaluate the authority and quality of the
information you have located. This step is
especially important when using Internet
resources, many of which are regarded as less
than reliable.

STEP 5: MAKE NOTES

Consult the resources you have chosen and note the

information that will be useful in your paper. Be
sure to document all the sources you consult,
even if you there is a chance you may not use
that particular source. The author, title,
publisher, URL, and other information will be
needed later when creating a bibliography.
MODULE 6: Training, Skills and Professional employee holding a position with assigned job
Development responsibilities.

Training - is the process of acquiring specific skills to ➢ It promotes the professional growth of individuals.
perform a job better. ➢ It is a program designed to strengthen the
➢ the process of teaching, informing, or educating competencies of extension workers while they are on the
people so that (1) they may become as well qualified as job.
possible to do their job, and (2) they become qualified to ➢ Inservice training is a problem-centered, learner-
perform in positions of greater difficulty and oriented, and time-bound series of activities which
responsibility. provide the opportunity to develop a sense of purpose,
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAINING AND EDUCATION broaden perception of the clientele, and increase
capacity to gain knowledge and mastery of techniques.
Training is concerned with those activities which are
designed to improve human performance on the job that Skill - is an ability to perform an activity in a competent
employees are at present doing or are being hired to do. manner.

Education is concerned with increasing general ➢ is a learned ability to do something.

knowledge and understanding of the total environment.
➢ is the ability to do something that comes from
Education is the development of the human mind, and it
training, experience, or practice.
increases the powers of observation, analysis,
integration, understanding, decision making, and ➢ an ability or proficiency acquired through training and
adjustment to new situations. practice.
Training is operational. It teaches people how to be Transferable/Functional
competent at their jobs. Training gets people to be
compliant. ➢ Actions taken to perform a task, transferable to
different work functions and industries.
Professional development is strategic. It teaches people
to excel in areas beyond the status quo. This means ➢ Based on ability and aptitude.
acquiring knowledge, skills, and abilities that are widely
transferable across a jobs and industries. Professional ➢ Expressed in verbs
development gets them committed. Examples:
TRAINING APPROACHS ➢ Organize
1. Traditional Training Approach - the training staff ➢ Promote
designs the objectives, contents, teaching techniques, ➢ Analyze
assignments, lesson plans, motivation, tests, and ➢ Write
evaluation. The focus in this model is intervention by the Personal Traits/Attitudes
training staff.
➢ Traits or personality characteristics that
2. Experiential Training Approach - the trainer contribute to performing work.
incorporates experiences where in the learner becomes
active and influences the training process. Experiential ➢ Developed in childhood and through life
training emphasizes real or simulated situations in which experience
the trainees will eventually operate.
➢ Expressed in adjectives
3. Performance-Based Approach - is mostly task or skill
Examples:
centered and is also applicable to nonformal educational
organizations such as extension. ➢ Patient
Preservice Training - is a process through which ➢ Diplomatic
individuals are made ready to enter a certain kind of ➢ Results-Oriented
professional job such as agriculture, medicine, or ➢ Independent
engineering.
Knowledge-based
➢ Student/trainee have to attend regular classes in a ➢ Knowledge of specific subjects, procedures, and
formal institution and need to complete a definite information necessary to perform particular tasks.
curriculum and courses successfully to receive a formal
➢ Acquired through education, training, and on-the-job
degree or diploma.
experience
➢ Student/trainee are not entitled to get a professional ➢ Expressed in nouns
job unless they can earn a certificate, diploma, or degree Examples:
from the appropriate institution. ➢ Personnel Administration
➢ Contract Management
Inservice Training - is a process of staff development for
the purpose of improving the performance of an ➢ Accounting
Hard skills are job-specific abilities or knowledge learned ➢ Fluency in coding languages
through education, hands-on experience, or training. ➢ Systems administration
➢ In practice, hard skills are either the technical skills ➢ Spreadsheets
needed to perform a certain job, or a general set of ➢ Email management
expertise, such as project management.
➢ Many examples of hard skills require time, Customer Service Skills - are traits and practices that
investment, and practice to master, and you can track help you address customer needs to create a positive
improvement fairly easily. experience.
➢ Hard skill training examples are things like ➢ In general, customer service skills rely heavily on
copywriting, video editing, graphic design, and problem solving and communication.
accounting. ➢ Customer service is often considered a “soft skill”,
➢ Are learned and mastered over time. including traits like active listening and reading both
verbal and nonverbal cues.
Soft skills in the workplace refer to transferable and Related Skills:
professional skills. ➢ Active listening
➢ They are less specialized and more aligned with the ➢ Empathy
general disposition and personality of a person.
➢ Interpersonal skills
➢ Soft skills training modules aim to build and improve
➢ Problem-solving
teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills—both
in the workplace and in everyday life.
Interpersonal skills - are traits you rely on when you
➢ These are attributes that seem like less of a skill and interact and communicate with others.
more of a personality trait, such as empathy and
➢ They cover a variety of scenarios where cooperation
interpersonal communication, can also be improved
is essential.
through skills training.
➢ Developing interpersonal skills is important to work
➢ Are often harder to develop and difficult to evaluate
efficiently with others, solve problems and lead projects
and measure.
or teams.
Related Skills:
POPULAR SOFT AND HARD SKILLS
➢ Communication
Active Listening Skills - is the ability to focus completely
on a speaker, understand their message, comprehend ➢ Empathy
the information and respond thoughtfully. ➢ Flexibility
➢ Active listeners use verbal and non-verbal techniques ➢ Leadership
to show and keep their attention on the speaker. ➢ Patience

Related Skills: Leadership Skills - are skills you use when organising
➢ Asking questions other people to reach a shared goal.
➢ Note-taking ➢ Whether you’re in a management position or leading
➢ Organisation a project, leadership skills require you to motivate others
to complete a series of tasks, often according to a
➢ Punctuality
schedule.
➢ Verbal/Non-verbal communication
Related Skills:
➢ Ability to teach and mentor
Communication Skills - are the abilities you use when
➢ Flexibility
giving and receiving different kinds of information.
➢ Risk-taking
➢ Communication skills involve listening, speaking,
observing and empathising. ➢ Team building
➢ Having strong communication skills is important in ➢ Time management
every industry at every career level.
Related Skills: Managerial skills - are qualities that help you govern
➢ Active listening - Verbal/Non-verbal communication both tasks and people.
➢ A good manager is organised, empathetic and
➢ Constructive criticism - Written communication
communicates clearly to support a team or project.
➢ Interpersonal communication
➢ Managers should also be adept in both soft skills and
➢ Public speaking
certain technical skills related to their industry.
Related Skills:
Computer Skills - skills involve the ability to learn and
operate various technology. ➢ Decision-making
➢ Hardware skills allow you to physically operate a ➢ Project planning
computer and can be as simple as knowing how to turn ➢ Task delegation
devices on and off. ➢ Team communication
➢ Software skills help you to efficiently use computer ➢ Team leadership
programs and applications.
Related Skills:
➢ Typing/word processing
Problem-solving skills - are qualities that help you students. Most programs take only one to two years,
determine the source of a problem and quickly find an making them better suited for someone who wants a
effective solution. faster start to their career. The practical focus and hands-
➢ This skill is highly valued in any role for every industry. on work are also much more inviting to students who
➢ Solving problems in your role might require certain prefer that kind of learning or don’t find a four-year
industry or job-specific technical skills. degree to be a good fit.
Related Skills:
➢ Attention to detail Becoming Prepared for the Workplace
Skills-based training is closely focused on preparing
➢ Collaboration
students for specific workplaces. It incorporates hands-
➢ Communication
on experience the student can benefit from and list on
➢ Patience their resumes when applying to jobs. These students
➢ Research enter their training program with the confidence their
education is practical and that they will walk into a
Time management skills - allow you to complete tasks fulfilling career within their desired field.
and projects before deadlines while also maintaining
work-life balance. Increase Employment Opportunities
➢ Staying organized can help you allocate your work day Without doubt training provides increased employment
to specific tasks by importance. opportunities. Today, even entry level roles in many
➢ Deeply understanding your individual, team and industries require base level qualifications. By
company goals can provide a starting point when completing a training course, your employment
deciding how to manage your time. opportunities become wider.
Related Skills:
➢ Delegating tasks Organization Increased Career Development Opportunities
➢ Focus Prioritization Developing a career in a chosen field is something many
➢ Goal setting of us aspire to. Experience alone, in many cases does not
suffice when employers are seeking to promote their
Skill-Based Training staff. By undertaking further training, the opportunity to
Skill-Based Training - a skills development program is a develop your career is enhanced.
worthwhile investment that leads to increased
productivity. Personal Growth
➢ Is used to ensure a certain standard of skill sets across Training not only provides you with the skills in a
your team. particular area. By undertaking further training you build
your networking, time management, communication
➢ Enhance nearly every aspect of your employees’
and negotiation skills.
interactions with customers, prospects, and even
teammates.
Increase your knowledge and understanding of your
➢ It focuses on how to do something specific and results
local industry
in a learned skill that can be put to immediate use.
Interskills trainers are experts in their fields – they are
➢ It also gives them a chance to explore something closely connected within their industry. This provides you
different and stretch beyond their current capabilities, with local industry knowledge to supplement your
making their work more interesting and satisfying. growing skills.

Technology is rapidly changing TOP SKILLED BASED COURSES: THE DEMAND OF

Formal training and education that took place just a few FUTURE
years ago may already be out of date, and skill sets 1. Digital Marketing. Advertising and marketing in
become antiquated seemingly overnight. If companies physical media are rapidly becoming a thing of the past
don’t provide skills training, keeping up with the now. Digital marketing has taken over almost all fields
competition is nearly impossible. That’s because they and industries and plays a key role in the growth of
could become trapped in a perpetual recruitment cycle different brands.
to find employees with the right skills.
This course is cost-effective and gives you good hands-on
Skills training also is important because it enhances knowledge and experience. This course is easily available
overall job satisfaction on the offline and online market. If you are a student or
Top performers often crave challenges and new working professional and want to learn this course
opportunities. By providing them with access to online.
upskilling opportunities, their engagement and overall
company loyalty will likely increase. It also gives them a Udemy, UpGrad, or Simplilearn all these platforms will
chance to explore something different and stretch give you good exposure and learning. Email marketing,
beyond their current capabilities, making their work blog promotions, Facebook Ads are the new digital
more interesting and satisfying. marketing strategies that look as promising career
options in the future.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Skills-based training is a valuable alternative to the
college degree that’s often overlooked by prospective
2. Business Analytics. 6. Big data and Hadoop.
According to a study, 75% of the companies in the world
will be using business analytics technologies in their This offers one of the highest paid jobs in the sector and
operations by 2022. helps businesses make better decisions and strategic
moves.
Business analytics works around the areas of finance,
planning, marketing, sales, and operations. It is a key It lets you build on the Java platform and is a software
feature for any business. framework that helps store and process Big Data.

This course encompasses various data analysis You can work as a Hadoop developer, data analyst, data
technologies like SPARK, Hive, and visualization tools like architect, Big Data Engineer, and chief data officer.
Tableau and QlikView.
If you want to learn this course online you may choose to
If you will learn this course, it will give you opportunities learn from Cloud X Lab
in Industries such as IT, Ecom, Banking and Insurance,
healthcare, HR, biotechnology, and law. 7. User Interface Design

If you want to learn this course online you may choose to UI design or User interface design courses can be a great
learn from Coursera. choice for those who are creative by nature and love to
play with pixels.
3. Financial Modeling.
Today we have great career opportunities in the financial They can use their creative skills in the UI design industry
sector. and earn handsomely.

This course will train you to build powerful models that There are several courses in UI design for beginners and
can help a company in various ways such as valuation, professionals offered by Career foundry
financing, investment and operations.

This will give you opportunities in Sectors such as

commercial banks to disburse loans to projects, project
management to track the performance of current
projects, and more.

If you want to learn this course online you may choose to

learn from E-learning solutions

4. Java

Java is used from the smallest of devices to the most

complex of computers. A Java professional receives the
highest package in the sector and are given the best
possible perks. It is an objectoriented programming
language that lets you create real-world applications.
You can work as a Java programmer, Java webmaster,
and Java web developer once you learn this course. If you
want to learn this course online you may choose to learn
from CodeCademy

5. 3D Animation and VFX

Courses in Animation and VFX have been gaining

popularity. With the evolution of Cinema and graphic
technologies, youth is heading towards such courses
with an aim to work in the glamorous Cinema world.

The jobs in this field are also paying handsomely to

talented resources.

If you will learn this course it will give you opportunities

to work in various areas like as 3D Modeler, Animator, or
Video Game Designer

If you want to learn this course online you may choose to

learn from Pluralsight
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 - 20/20
It allows participants to learn conceptual information This will allow you to define what you are working
or necessary behaviors and practice learning the new towards and set a deadline by which you would like
information or behaviors, and receive feedback on to make a certain amount of progress.
their performance. Set Some Goals
Skill Based Training

This is not about doing more; it's about knowing

The purpose of this phase is to continue to refine there's a limit on how much you can do.
your professional practice, learning with and from Improve Your Time Management
colleagues while also sharing your practical wisdom
with your peers.
Gaining and Sharing Expertise This is an excellent way to progress along your career
path, whether that's by finding new job
opportunities, gaining insight into the kinds of
This can help you to stay motivated, and provide training you could be taking part in, or meeting an
advice and support. Learning alongside others can experienced individual who is willing to act as a
often make the experience more fun and engaging. confidante or mentor.

Collaborate With Others Make New Connections

It refers to continuing education and career training Is a great way to learn from other people's
after a person has entered the workforce in order to experiences, without having to leave your office or
help them develop new skills, stay up-to-date on armchair - and with the advent of e-books, they're
current trends, and advance their career. cheaper and easier to get a hold of than ever before.

Professional Development Read More Books

Which of the following is/are suggested way(s) take _________________ with a large company in your
control of yourself and getting ahead in your career? industry can be a great opportunity. You can learn
important industry skills, practices and methods and
All of the above. increase your professional network.
Gaining an internship
Engineers as employees are concerned with issues _________________ can help you enhance your
beyond wages, benefits, and job security, such as teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills and
all of the above establish your credibility in the industry.

The fact that it takes less time today to go from Obtaining a leadership position
concept to applied technology means that both
practitioners and academic engineers share
responsibility for the profession's SMART is an acronym that stands for specific,
measurable, _______, relevant and timely.
knowledge base
Attainable

Which of the following is/are suggestion(s) for

exerting control over the outside world in your One of the most common professional goals is
career? _____________ in your industry, which can create new
employment and salary opportunities.
All of the above
obtaining higher credentials

This can help you to maximize your productivity and

Which of the following is/are not a recommended progress, while on bad days it can help to keep you
strategy for overcoming barriers to advancement in moving forwards at all.
your career?
Get Mentor
All of the above

The purpose of this phase is to analyze your

professional practice on the basis of new knowledge. This can keep your computer abilities up to date,
It includes the use of journals or other cases for including new and emerging digital technologies as
discussion and reflection. they become more widely adopted.

Reflecting on Your Practice Add to Your IT Skills

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2- 20/20
Which of the following is not a benefit when It’s better to take Continuing Education one month
employee took a Continuing Education? before your Professional License Renewal Expire?

Demotion FALSE

Continuing Education is one type of Professional

Development.
Learning new materials create mental stimulation
True and therefore will lead you to what values of

Who among the following will benefit from Continuing Education?

Continuing Education? Job satisfaction

All of the choices

Which of the following is not a benefit for employer When deciding to take Continuing education What
when his employee took a Continuing Education? are the two factors to be considered?

Unhappy Employees Time and Money

In history of Continuing Education in North America, To be updated with the current technology in
He is often referred to as the Father of Adult engineering profession is under what the values of
Education, Who is this person? Continuing Education?

Benjamin Franklin Technical Competence

What is the equivalent of Continuing Education

before year 1970?
If you are employed, is it advantageous to take
Adult Education Continuing Education sponsored by your employer??

Which of the following behavior may contribute to True

the success of Continuing Education?
Joining your professional organization will not lead
When learners voluntarily take Continuing Education you to Continuing Education.

False

Which of the following best describe the concept of A chance to network is considered disadvantage
the philosophy of Continuing Education such as when taking continuing Education?
“anyone can learn”?
False
Lifelong Learning
What is the law mandating CPD as a requirement for
the renewal of Professional Identification card?

What is the equivalent term which encompasses just RA 10912

any kind of learning throughout life?
Which of the following is the practical value of
Lifelong learning continuing education in engineering profession?

Which of the following best describe a way of License Renewal

enhancing and broadening your skills and knowledge
Which of the following Philippine government
from the time of graduation or
agency has the authority to implement RA 10912?
licensure/certification?
Professional Regulation Commission
Continuing Education
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 3 – 20/20 Which of the following refers to organizations that
issue certifying credentials to its members when they
Which of the following refers to organizations
can meet the set requirements, for instance,
providing its members numerous resources like
particular professional experience or education?
resume building, networking and peer support to
advance their careers? Certifying bodies

Member-benefit professional associations Which of the following refers to organizations follow

the federal and state guidelines to serve the public
Which of the following refers to association that is
and maintain expectations of the industry?
formed to further the interests of people engaged in
a specific profession, to advance a particular Professional regulatory bodies

profession and serve the public good? Which of the following sponsors more than 1,800

Professional Organization annual conferences and events worldwide, curating

cutting-edge content for all of the technical fields?
Which of the following refers to association with a
core purpose is to foster technological innovation HNICEM

and excellence for the benefit of humanity? Which of the following refers to a meeting generally

IEEE for discussion, problem solving, etc.?

Which of the following refers to organizations Conference

providing its members a certification to its members Which of the following convention is held every four
to show that they are adept in this field? years and attracted 1300+ global participants from

Designation-granting associations over 70 countries?

Which of the following organization was founded in World Engineers Convention

in 1968, under the auspices of UNESCO, WFEO Which of the following is comprised of Higher
brings together national engineering institutions Education Institutions in the Philippines offering
from some 100 nations and represents more than 30 Engineering Programs?
million engineers?
PAES
WFEO
Which of the following refers to a place to learn from
Which of the following refers to association that was the leaders or experts in your field?
formed in 1978 as one of the sectoral components
Conference
of the Federation of Professional Associations (FPA
now known as PFPA) and was incorporated in 1980? An open-source publication for the member schools
of the PAES.
PTC
PJEET
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of
joining a professional organization? Which of the following is less formal and light-
hearted?
Exposure
Convention
Which of the following organization embarked on a
very important mission with the aim to spearhead Which of the following refers to a gathering of
and to facilitate the mobility of engineers within the individuals who meet at an arranged place and a time
ASEAN Free Trade Area? to discuss some common interest or make a decision
as a group?
AFEO
Convention
Which of the following where participants are
encouraged to discuss and share their thoughts
allowed?

Convention

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of

joining conferences or conventions?

Leadership
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT #4 Which importance of research is applicable in sharing
research for wider understanding?
Research is conducted to ,except:
Promotes love and confidence in reading, writing,
To understand that anyone can generate facts
analyzing and sharing valuable information
It is a skill needed as a researcher that drives one
Basic step in research where you read through text
never to give up.
and check for any errors in spelling, grammar, and
Persistence punctuations, and make sure that the sources are
properly cited.
Which importance of research is applicable in
research for critical thinking and mental health? Proofread

Find Provides nourishment and exercise for the mind Failure to cite your sources properly is ______

It is a skill needed as a researcher to transcend Plagiarism

mainstream ideas, and creativity all but requires
Aims at providing an answer to the research topic
originality. This is an essential trait to develop and
and has a proper design in the methodology. The
utilize within their research experience.
results will be generic and help the outside world.
Creativity
Conclusive Research
Concerned with the discovery and systematic
Action research where only one domain is
conceptual structuring of knowledge
considered and mostly facts are generalized.
Basic research in engineering
Applied research
With internet technology and social media, pseudo-
Basic step in research to determine whether there is
journalism has become a social concern. Which
enough information and to set the context of your
importance of research can is applicable in fact-
research.
checking to discover research bias, propaganda and
fake news? Preliminary search for information

Disprove lies and support truths Based on the theories and their explanation and it
does not provide any conclusion for the research
Concerned with the new discovery of new
topic.
phenomena and their integrations into coherent
conceptual models of major physical or biological Exploratory research

systems. Not least considered but play a main role in the

Basic scientific research research methodology. It is done at a low cost and

can be done faster than any other method.
Which importance of research is applicable in using
research to create realistic fiction and stories? Surveys

Understand issues and increase public awareness Facts are considered in this type of research. These
help to determine and explain with examples, the
It is a researcher skill when failed to exercise can
facts and they are not rejected.
seriously jeopardize the careers and integrity of
researchers and their mentors, colleagues, and the Descriptive research

university. Quantitative surveys should be acknowledged more

Judgment than qualitative surveys because they provide

numerical outputs and the data is real.
Wikipedia is a reliable source in doing a research
TRUE
False
43/45 What is the ceiling for Credit Units under Self-Directed
and/or Lifelong Learning track?
Why is continuous professional development said to be a Only a maximum of 30% SDL CPD Units (Non-formal
professional engineer's obligation to the society? activities) of the total required for compliance
Which of the following is NOT a continuing education
It strengthens commitment to excellence and public
activity?
safety
Reading academic publications from credible journals
Refer to the value of an amount of learning achieved from
formal, informal or nonformal learning including Which of the following is NOT a value of continuing
professional work experience wherein credit units can be education in the engineering profession?
accumulated to predetermined levels for the award of a
Limited specialization to one level of professional skill
qualification.
certification
CPD credit units
Will the professional regulatory boards issue operational
Which of the following does not refer to the purpose of guidelines? Yes
Professional Development?
What is the first phase of professional development?
to be stagnant on someone's career Building a Knowledge Base
Which of the following professional development activities The S in SMART goals is:
can be a competitive advantage for an engineer in this age
Specific
of Industry 4.0?
A law which require CPD as the mandatory requirement for
Upgrading IT skills
the renewal of Professional Identification Card. –
Which of the following is not an area of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of
Professional Development? 2016
Decreased Duties and Responsibilities For all licensed engineering professionals, required
number of credit units is
It is excellent way to progress along your career path,
at least 45
whether that's by finding new job opportunities, gaining
insight into the kinds of training you could be taking part in, The R.A. No. 10912 was enacted on _ and took effect on
or meeting an experienced individual who is willing to act _ July 21, 2016, August 16, 2016
as a confidante or mentor.
Networking The COVID-19 pandemic caused closure and bankruptcy
The Philippines Qualifications Framework (PQF) was of some firms and companies. A lot of engineers were laid
established to align with the International Qualifications off from their posts and Engr. Cruz was not exempted from
Framework to facilitate international mobility. What is the this. Luckily, Engr. Cruz maintains connections with other
level of qualification if an individual has a Post professionals he met during conferences and seminars.
Baccalaureate Degree? Engr. Cruz has also built his LinkedIn connections since
Level 7 2015. In no time, Engr. Cruz found a new job from these
engagements. Which of the following ways benefited Engr.
Which of the following statements bears the Cruz?
FALSE information, as per content of the
PRC Resolution No. 1146, series of 2019, " Valuing professional network
New Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA Obtaining academic units for Master's degree can be
10912" credited to CPD units.
OFW are covered by the CPD requirement True
Identify which of the following are SMART goals. It refers to continuing education and career training after a
I. I'm going to be an entrepreneur. person has entered the workforce in order to help them
II. I will call David, Sarah, and Mum twiceper week develop new skills, stay up-to-date on current trends, and
for 3 months to develop my relationships with them. advance their career.
IlI. I'm going to make more sales. Professional Development
IV. I'm going to write a 60,000-word novel in 6 months, Granting of CPD Credit Units using Credit Hours or
finishing on June 30th. I will do this by writing 2,500 words Notional Learning Hours is left to the discretion of the CPD-
per week. accredited training facility. False
II and IV only
CPD Providers shall apply for the accreditation their CPD Continuing Education is an opportunity to improve one's
Program at least__ days prior to the conduct of the skills. Which of the following represents a value that will
program, allow you to be abreast in the fast changing engineering
technology? Technical Competence
45 days
Polishing your soft skills is a way to develop professionally. Engr. Limbo passed the licensure examination for
True Mechanical Engineers in 2019. He got his Professional
Identification
Based on the Implementing Rules and Regulations Series
Card (PIC) in the same year. This 2022, Engr. Limbo is set
of 2016 of RA 10912, how many credit units does a Civil
to renew his PIC. How many credit units does Engr. Limbo
Engineer need to renew his/her license? 45
need to renew his license? 45
For each profession, the CPD Council acts on the
This can help you to stay motivated, and provide advice
applications for accreditation of CPD Providers and
and support. Learning alongside others can often make the
Programs. True
experience more fun and engaging. Collaborate with
This refers to continuing education and career training Others
after a person has entered the workforce in order to help
them develop new skills, stay up-to date on current trends,
and advance their career. Professional Development The fact that it takes less time today to go from concept to
applied technology means that both practitioners and
These are learning activities without CPD accreditation but academic engineers share responsibility for the
may be applied for CPD units, Self-directed Learning profession's Knowledge base
Is a great way to learn from other people's experiences,
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the CPD without having to leave your office or armchair and with the
Council? Ensure reasonable pricing, of CPD programs advent of e-books, they're cheaper and easier to get a hold
of than ever before. Read More Books
How long is the validity of accreditation for
CPD Providers? 3 years The CPD Council in each of the regulated professions, was
created and shall be under the supervision of the
Which of the following are considered ways to develop concerned PRB. Such shall be composed of a chairperson
professionally? and two (2) members. The first member shall be the
I. Make new Connections president or officer of the AIPO/APO
II. Get Mentor
Ill. Improve Time Management The CPD providers accredited by the CPD Council to
IV. Polish Soft Skills conduct CPD Programs shall met the following
qualifications EXCEPT: Duly registered foreign
V. Read more Books
public/government
VI. Set goals
VIl. Plan ahead for travel
I, II, III, IV, V, VI

Which of the following does not describe the engineering

field? Stagnant
Engineers as employees are concerned with issues
beyond wages, benefits, and job security, such as all of
the choices are correct
This act mandates and strengthens the continuing
professional development program for all regulated
professions, creating the continuing professional
development council and appropriating funds, therefore,
and for other related purposes. This act refers to
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, "Continuing
Professional Development Act of 2016"

True or False: Continuing Professional development is one

area of Continuing Education False
Which of the following is an not example of soft skills?
Computer Programming skills
Engineers are enjoined to develop new skills, stay up to
date on current trends, and advance their career. Which of
the following is the current Industrial Revolution an
engineer should be prepared for? Fourth
Revolution

Based on the Implementing Rules and Regulations Series

of 2019 of RA 10912, how many credit units does a Master
Electrician need to renew his/her license? 30
SA2 40/40 The ability to transcend mainstream ideas, and creativity
all but requires originality. This is an essential trait to
It is a researcher skill when failed to exercise can seriously develop and utilize within their research experience.
jeopardize the careers and integrity of researchers and Creativity
their mentors, colleagues, and the university.
Judgment
It is a type of research which is sometimes called Basic
Wikipedia is a reliable source in doing a research Research.
False Fundamental Research

Engineering programs of FEU Tech has been granted by A Narrative is a research where researchers examine how
PTC ACBET with _____ accreditation. stories are told to understand how participants perceive
Partial and make sense of their experiences. A narrative is an
example of _______ research

Which of these is not considered as an importance of Qualitative

Research?
Which of the following refers to a meeting generally
Promotes health and travel
intended for discussion, problem solving, etc.?
Conference
Is the drive to never give up. But it is important to realize
that persistence also involves failure. However, failure is a
normal part of progress, and we often learn more from our It is the skills of a researcher that motivates him to continue
mistakes than our success. despite failures.
Persistence
Persistence

This refers to organizations providing its members a

It is an event where one can learn from the talks of industry
certification to its members to show that they are adept in
leaders and experts.
this field?
Conference
Designation-granting associations
This refers to a gathering of individuals who meet at an
Which of the following gets people committed?
arranged place and time to discuss some common interest
Professional Development or make a decision as a group?
Convention
A fresh graduate who just recently passed the board exam
as an Engineer joined the professional association
consisting of Structural Engineers. After a month, he was
It is the sole representative of the Philippines for its
offered a job as a Cadet Engineer. Which is most likely the
jurisdiction in the Washington Accord.
reason why he joined the professional organization?
Job Opportunities PTC

It uses the facts that have been confirmed already to form

the basis for the research and critical evaluation of the Which of the following is NOT an advantage of joining a
material. professional organization?
Analytical Research Exposure

A training approach that is most likely task or skill- Providing nourishment and exercising the mind is
centered. applicable for research involving:
Performance-based Both mental health and critical thinking

According to PTC website, which of the following is/are It aims at providing an answer to the research topic and
PTC member organizations? I. PICE has a proper design in the methodology.
II. IIEE Conclusive
III. IECEP
IV. PSME V. ICPEP
I, II, III, IV well-honed organizational skills facilitate effective research
and good science.
None of these
True or False: Basic Scientific Research is concerned with
the discovery and systematic conceptual structuring of
knowledge.
False
This type of professional organization focuses on creating True or False: Conference is less formal and light-
added value for its members by offering services and hearted than a convention. False
products to them.
Member-benefit
Which of the following refers to organizations that
follow the federal and state guidelines to serve the
Set of skills necessary to develop and maintain an effective public and maintain expectations of the industry?
relationship between the researcher and mentor. Professional regulatory bodies
Communication
Understanding issues and increasing public awareness is
The importance of research is applicable in sharing not important in research. False
research for wider understanding is when we promote love
and confidence in reading, writing, analyzing and sharing This type of research does not provide any conclusion for
valuable information. the research topic. Exploratory research
True
Failure to exercise good ethical judgements can seriously
jeopardize the careers and integrity of not only researchers
Which of the following is NOT a systematic inquiry of but also their mentors, colleagues and the university.
Research? Judgement
Makes one become famous

It is a type of professional organization that provides a

You attended a training where you collaborated with the certification to its members to show that they are adept in
trainer to come up with the best way to do a particular skill. this field.
Everyone was also given enough time to demonstrate the Designation-granting associations
skills hands-on. Which approach of training is used here?
Experiential training approach

With internet technology and social media, pseudo-

journalism has become a social concern. Which
importance of research is applicable in fact-checking to
discover research bias, propaganda and fake news?
Disprove lies and support truths

Which of the following is a transferable skill?

Planning

It is concerned with the discovery of phenomena and

systematic conceptual structuring of knowledge.
Basic research in engineering

Research promotes love and confidence in reading,

writing, analyzing and sharing valuable information.
True

You are tasked to come up with a solution to the traffic

problems in Manila. You collected the traffic data at
different times and days of the week and created a
program simulation based on that data. Finally, you came
up with one solution backed up by a numerical model.
Which type of research did you conduct?
Quantitative Research

Which of the following should NOT be a criterion for

a good research project?
Is dependent on the completion of other projects.