Certified Reliability Engineer
The Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) has been available for decades. Global leaders in software reliability are now allowing individuals who are experienced in software reliability to be certified.
Certified Software Reliability Engineer
A Certified Software Reliability Engineer is a professional who understands the principles of software reliability evaluation and prediction to improve product/systems reliability. This Body of Knowledge and applied technologies include but are not limited to software reliability prediction, estimation, and apportionment methods; software failure mode effects and analysis; testing for reliable software; and development of a software reliability program management over the entire product life cycle.
EDUCATION
Candidates are expected to have a 4-year technical degree.
PREPARE FOR THE EXAM
Review a list of references that provide the basis for the exam questions. These items give you a better idea of the material covered in the exam.
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Certification |
Recommended courses |
Recommended references |
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Certified software reliability engineering – General knowledge |
IEEE 1633 two-day class |
IEEE 1633 Recommended Practices for Software Reliability, 2016. Note that the 2008 edition of this document is not sufficient for passing the exam. |
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Certified software failure modes effects analysis – general knowledge |
Software failure modes effects analysis 2-day class |
Practical Application of Software Failure Modes Effects Analysis, 2014. |
CSRE AND CSFMEA PRACTICE EXAMS
Practice tests are made available to applicants who are approved to take the exam.
EXAMINATION
Each certification candidate must pass an examination that consists of multiple choice or true or false questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge.
Online exam – The CSRE exam has 100 questions and is offered in English only. The total allowed time is 1.5 hours and is open book. The CSFMEA exam has 100 questions and is offered in English only. The total allowed time is 1.5 hours and is open book. Each add-on certification has 50 questions, and the allowed time is 1.5 hours, which is open-book.
EXAM STATUS
Results will be delivered immediately at the end of the test. Electronic certificates will be emailed within 2 weeks. If the test result fails, you will receive a score summary and can retake the exam in one week but no later than one year, free of charge. After that, exam retakes are at the total price. Certifications are valid for five years after the exam is passed.
APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE
- Submit your application: Submit a resume detailing work experience, education, and coursework in software reliability.
- If the application is accepted, it must be paid by credit card.
- Online testing: Once payment is received, the candidate will be provided with a username and password for taking the exam. The computer-based testing portal is available for one year after purchase of the exam. Once the exam begins it must be finished.
Certified Software Reliability Engineer
General Knowledge-
Requires successful completion of IEEE 1633 training class.
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Certified Software Failure Modes Effects Analysis
General Knowledge-
Requires completion of our software FMEA training classes
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
As per the terms and conditions page of this website, software training classes are non-refundable.