LMS North America and the Center for Professional Studies to Offer Simulation/Test Engineer Certification

Troy, MI – LMS, a provider of engineering solutions and services, and the Center for Professional Studies (CPS), a State of Michigan licensed technical training institution, partnered to offer the first Simulation / Test Engineer certification program. Currently there is no certification for this specific group of technical professionals being offered by academia, industry or professional organizations. Through their partnership, LMS and CPS are able to provide targeted training in software tools and methodologies along with the hands-on application in a real world setting beginning in June 2010.

“We are very excited about working with LMS in this area. Certification in Simulation / Test Engineering will offer our students a huge advantage in the market place as engineering departments across all industries scramble to meet the challenges of delivering innovative and high performing products faster,” states Daryl Patrishkoff, Chief Executive Officer of CPS. “The certification will give these engineers the proficiency in a variety of virtual simulation and testing tools to refine areas such as system dynamics, safety and power consumption.”

In addition, to the Simulation / Test Engineer certification, CPS offers technical professionals certification in Design Engineering, Program Management and Lean Six Sigma, with all certifications including hands-on experience with a CPS Partnering Company.

“Working with CPS makes perfect sense for us,” says Marc Boonen, President for LMS North America. “We’re able to reach more technical professionals, and have the engineers able to apply their knowledge and skills out in the real world within multiple industries. With more than 80 percent of CPS graduates getting jobs in their field, it’s truly a win – win – win situation!”