Attention all students, RCSA is now offering a certification for industrial robots. ABB, Motoman and Panasonic are the participating manufacturers. Go to
Certified Industrial Robotics Programmer CIRP
Aug 27, 2006
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The Web site is missing a whole chunk of information a prospective student will want to know. First, which companies -- specifically -- are looking for certified techs? List some. Which companies have stated they are willing to pay for this certification for their existing workers. Second, how will the trining help a person's salary? How will it compare to say, an entry level job that requires no certification and therefore no upfront costs for a worker, versus that of a certified employee. What are the relevent statistics? Third, what placement programs are offered? After a 10-12 week program that has to cost many thousands of dollars, what does the prospective student have to look forward to in getting an actual job in the industry?
Searching for the exact phrase "certified industrial robotics programmer," as mentioned in the brochure, results in absolutely no hits on Google. This despite being a certification that the brochure says is "recognized proof of professionalism [symbolizing] a level of competency valued by the industry." What other phrase can be used to look up this certificate so that a prospective student can learn more about it from a third-party source?
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