Level 1 | Foundation
Acquire fundamental knowledge in Requirements Engineering (RE) as well as proven methods and techniques. Lay the foundation for your professional development in RE.
CPRE – globally recognized personal certification in RE
Do you work with requirements? If you do, the Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) certification is the perfect choice for you! It is aimed at people who want to develop their skills in Requirements Engineering in a targeted way.
Strengthen your role with the CPRE certificate
Correct, comprehensible and coordinated requirements are the basis and key to project success. Knowing how to handle requirements professionally gives you confidence - regardless of your current role. It simply feels good to implement or initiate exactly the things that matter.
The CPRE is a four-level certification program that provides a certificate for each level and offers you a wide range of in-depth options. The CPRE certificates are recognized internationally - as a certified CPRE Professional you are in demand worldwide.
The CPRE certification program: Four levels of success
The CPRE certification program offers you maximum flexibility. You decide how deep you want to delve into the subject matter, when you want to prepare for an exam, and whether you do this as part of a training course or as self-study. You determine the path - from the basics at Foundation Level to Expert Level.
The four levels build on each other, so you start with the CPRE Foundation Level:
Level 2 | Practitioner
Deepen your knowledge and expand your skills in a specific area of Requirements Engineering:
- Elicitation
- Management
- Modeling
- RE@Agile
Level 3 | Specialist
Use the skills you have learned in a targeted way and apply your expertise in a specific area of Requirements Engineering:
- Elicitation
- Management
- Modeling
- RE@Agile
Level 4 | Expert
Become a sought-after expert with excellent, comprehensive skills. You will act as a manager, lecturer, coach, or mentor in Requirements Engineering and pass on your knowledge.
The community is growing
The development of the figures underlines the topicality of CPRE certification and its relevance for practice. The number of CPRE-certified professionals is growing continuously worldwide.
- countries
- 100
- certified persons
- 84000
- training providers
- 130
Your entry point
The CPRE Foundation training provides you with the basics, an overview, and practical tools. Being able to handle requirements in a structured and targeted way will optimize your day-to-day work in the long term.
Your benefits
You will become more efficient in your work because you know what is important. With your newly acquired knowledge and skills, you will gain confidence and competence. Your word will carry more weight and your network will expand automatically. You will work more successfully and be networked optimally.
Your path to the certificate
It’s easier and more flexible than you might think; whether on-site or from the comfort of your own home, with professional training support or self-study - you decide! Find out about the wide range of training options and your path to CPRE certification.
Learning resources
Well-structured, practical, and exam-relevant. Use our syllabuses, manuals, glossaries, or practice exams for targeted preparation. You will find that you will benefit in your daily work even before the exam.
Become part of the IREB community
Knowledge is not created on the net, but in the network. Exchanging knowledge and ideas in a supportive community brings enormous advantages. The IREB community, consisting of RE experts, offers exactly that. Contribute your knowledge and benefit from this valuable exchange opportunity.
Success stories
Success motivates, inspires, and validates - both personally and as a team. Learn how CPRE-certified professionals have achieved their success and be inspired by their experiences. Read what success is all about and be inspired.
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