Re: NBPTS

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First, let me say that I have not researched the NB process... needless to
say, I don't have my NB certification. My comments are coming from the
perspective of a person who worked in engineering/consulting for 10+ years.

When engineers get out of school the next step is to take the Professional
Engineer exam and obtain their "PE". PEs are required to sign off on
documents, drawings and to manage projects. PEs get more money, and advance
in their career. They have to "jump through hoops" for 5 years and take an
exam. They have a milestone at 3 years where they are classified as an
E.I.T. (engineer in training). They must work under the supervision of a
P.E. They may or not believe that they got something out of the process.
There may be talented engineers who do not have their PE. But, the fact
remains that the engineering profession recognizes the engineers who have
the discipline to go through and successfully complete the process.

I see the NB process in the same light

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