Comment on Programmers: Stop Calling Yourselves EngineersparentComments−peterburkimsher10yTitles are important for immigration purposes, e.g. for Canada's work-to-residence Express Entry visa.Software engineer: 3-4 years work experience required, maybe Masters degree, professional certification. http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/ProfileQuickSea...Computer programmer: Bachelors degree required, no work experience. http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/ProfileQuickSea..."Progression to information systems analyst, software engineer or Web designer is possible with experience."−tjl10yThe reason why professional certification is needed for the visa is because the title of engineer is regulated in Canada.
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Titles are important for immigration purposes, e.g. for Canada's work-to-residence Express Entry visa.
Software engineer: 3-4 years work experience required, maybe Masters degree, professional certification. http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/ProfileQuickSea...
Computer programmer: Bachelors degree required, no work experience. http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/ProfileQuickSea...
"Progression to information systems analyst, software engineer or Web designer is possible with experience."
The reason why professional certification is needed for the visa is because the title of engineer is regulated in Canada.