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How to apply for CEng

How do I apply?

You can apply to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in two ways:

  1. Online via Career Manager, the IET's online skills development and recording tool for a reduced application fee.
  2. Via a paper application form which can be requested from our website.

What do I need to submit?

Evidence of your competence and commitment - follow the UK-SPEC competence framework for guidance on how to do this.

You’ll also need:

  • one person to support your application. You may have two additional supporters.
  • higher education certificates

Still not sure how to apply?

You could:

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