COE is partnering with Dassault Systèmes to provide certifications that will support COE members and friends of COE in advancing their experience and expertise. Chris Clemins, a North America Education Technical Executive Director at Dassault Systèmes, shares details around this program to answer questions COE members may have.

Q: How can these certifications support professionals, educators and students in their careers and academic pursuits?

A: Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Edu mission is to “empower the workforce of the future.” Providing tomorrow’s game changers with the right skills, knowledge and know-how will be key to pursuing the digitalization of today's industries and shaping a more sustainable future for everyone. As a scientific company, we provide solutions for people to innovate; before all, our virtual universes are a space for training, learning and experimenting.

Dassault Systèmes has developed a comprehensive skills referential to address industry needs and accelerate digital transformation. This referential identifies key disciplines and emerging skills across sectors such as infrastructure and cities, manufacturing industries and life sciences and health care.

By aligning certifications with these identified skills, professionals can ensure they possess competencies that are in high demand, thereby enhancing their career prospects. Educators can integrate these certifications into their curricula, providing students with industry-relevant skills that align with current market demands. Students who obtain these certifications gain a competitive edge in the job market, showcasing hands-on experience and technical knowledge that significantly boost their employability.

Q: In what ways do these certifications open new career opportunities and enhance professional growth for COE members?

A: Certifications provide COE members with significant career advantages by validating their expertise in Dassault Systèmes solutions and industry best practices. These certifications:

• Increase Career Opportunities – Certified professionals stand out in the job market, gaining access to roles that require specialized knowledge in 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA and other Dassault Systèmes solutions. Employers actively seek certified experts for engineering, manufacturing, and digital transformation projects.
• Enhance Professional Credibility – Earning a certification demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence, increasing recognition within an organization and the broader industry.
• Accelerate Career Growth – Certification holders are often considered for leadership roles, promotions and high-impact projects, as they have proven proficiency in cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
• Expand Professional Network – Being certified connects COE members with a global community of Dassault Systèmes experts, providing opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and career advancement.
• Enable Competitive Advantage – Companies prefer working with certified professionals to drive innovation, optimize workflows and ensure successful implementation of Dassault Systèmes solutions, making certified individuals more valuable assets to their organizations.
• Facilitate Continuous Learning – Certifications require staying up to date with evolving technologies, ensuring professionals remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

Q: Can you explain how COE members can take advantage of the exclusive discounted access to these certifications? What are the eligibility criteria?

A: Simply access the Dassault Systemes Certification Program. COE members are entitled to exclusive discounts on Dassault Systèmes certification programs as part of their membership benefits. Non-member pricing is available to anyone interested in the Dassault Systèmes Certification Program.

Q: Which certification course stands out to you, and what unique value does it offer to participants?

A: CATIA Magic Perform as a Cyber Systems Engineer. In today’s multidisciplinary engineering world, Systems engineers not only design complex systems, but systems of systems. Considering the exponential growth in interactions and complexity that occur in the systems and ecosystems in which they operate, systems engineers are required to architect smarter, more connected and more autonomous products and systems.

Q: What kind of support and resources can individuals expect while pursuing these certifications to ensure their success?

A: From short videos to comprehensive learning experiences in specific domains of expertise, learning has never been so easy, and enjoyable! Our 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Space is a unique online learning portal that provides instant access, anytime and from anywhere, to thousands of first-class learning materials to help learners effectively use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, brands and solutions.

• Browse content available in English and multiple languages
• Access courses accessible 24/7, anytime, from anywhere
• Keep up to date on the latest learning content
• Connect with other learners & talk to experts
• Access the FAQ

Q: How do you see these certifications influencing the future of the industry and professional standards?

A: For 40 years, Dassault Systèmes has been a catalyst and enabler for industrial innovation, sustaining the efforts of industry and academia to collaboratively nurture the learning environments needed to deliver innovative solutions to the worlds complex challenges, and improve the quality of life for consumers, citizens and patients. As we believe that progress stems from human talent over technology, empowering people with new skills to innovate and future-proof knowledge and know-how, will be the cornerstone of the transformation. But what are the competencies needed to build a more sustainable future?

At 3DEXPERIENCE Edu, we’ve built a list of pivotal skills that tomorrow’s workforce will need to change the game in critical sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure and cities or life sciences and health care.

Chris Clemins is a dedicated North American education technical executive director at Dassault Systèmes, focused on empowering the workforce of the future. With 16 years at the company, he specializes in transforming academic programs to ensure students and professionals become industry-ready by leveraging Dassault Systèmes' cutting-edge technology. Passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry, Clemins collaborates with institutions and industry to integrate innovative solutions that enhance learning and career development. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and exploring the culinary arts, always seeking new ways to refine his skills both on the course and in the kitchen.