By Agness Irwanti, Chair, IEEE R10 Professional Activities Committee
The IEEE Region 10 Professional Activities Committee Professional Certification Program aims to give IEEE professional members access to internationally recognized courses through the IEEE Learning Network and IEEE Blended Learning platforms.
Expression of Interest’s Result
Participants are encouraged to select courses aligned with their own technical background, interests, or career direction, enriching the potential engagement of R10 professional members with IEEE in their career journey. This year’s program builds on the encouraging results of its 2026 implementation, receiving 143 Expressions of Interest from IEEE members in India, Indonesia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Pakistan, and Australia.
The spread of participating countries reflects not just the program’s regional reach, but also the genuine interest among IEEE members in strengthening their professional competencies in a structured, meaningful way.
The next step for this year’s program will be an online information session scheduled for late May, where applicants will be walked through the program structure, available platforms, timelines, and general expectations. Participant selection and course registration are planned for early June, after which participants will have approximately two months to complete their chosen courses and fulfil the certification requirements.
In September, upon completing their coursework, participants will be invited to a sharing session, an opportunity to reflect on their learning journey, exchange insights, and engage in cross-border dialogue. It is hoped that hearing how members from different countries and professional backgrounds approached similar learning challenges would encourage further engagement and new participation in the next year.
By bringing the program back for 2026, the IEEE Region 10 PAC is staying focused on engaging professional members by facilitating lifelong learning through IEEE and encouraging regional collaboration along the way.