Accredited Tier Designer Program
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The Accredited Tier Designer program provides instruction to engineers, design professionals, design-build teams, project managers and project owners on the practical application of Tiers, including common issues and misconceptions.
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Accredited Tier Designer Program Overview
Program Target Audience
- Engineers-of-Record
- Design-Build Team Senior Project Managers
- Project Owners’ Senior Engineering Representative
- Licensed Professional Engineers with a Design Management Role
Program Objectives
- Enhance students understanding of the practical requirements of Tier-based design
- Facilitate consistent application of Tier topology concepts
- Cover Tier common issues and clarify misconceptions
Program Prerequisites
- This program is open to licensed professional engineers.
- Contact info@uptimeinstitute.com if you have questions about this prerequisite.
Accredited Tier Designer Advancement Track
Accredited Tier Designers (ATDs) can advance their designation through three distinct levels of demonstrated mastery: Accredited Tier Designer, Accredited Tier Designer - Professional and Accredited Tier Designer - Expert.
Completion of the initial three day intensive course and passing the ATD exam results in the student receiving the formal ATD designation. This designation forms the minimum basis for all Tier designers. Once the ATD designation is earned, graduates can choose to complete additional courseware and submit related evidence to advance their career expertise even higher, advancing to the ATD-Professional and ATD-Expert designations through additional courseware and evidence submission.


Accredited Tier Designer

Accredited Tier Designer - Professional

Accredited Tier Designer - Expert
- Active membership in Uptime Institute Network can satisfy one advanced seminar requirement at each level.
- "Professional" and "Expert" designations remain active for two years.
- "Professional" and "Expert" designations may be maintained by attending one additional advanced seminar and completing one additional evidence submission every two years.
Accredited Tier Designer Advancement Track Details
Level 1 - Accredited Tier Designer

Completion Requirements
Level 2 - Accredited Tier Designer - Professional

Completion Requirements
Level 3 - Accredited Tier Designer - Expert
