The first recertification was run in November, 2012. 23 Professional Engineers in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering confirmed the compliance with the requirements of the APEC Engineer certification and registration. The main evidence of compliance was continuous professional development.
International Seminar “Development of Engineering Professionals in APEC Economies” (within the APEC-2012 Summit)
The covered issues were engineering profession regulation, standards and requirements for engineering education, engineers' mobility, professional accreditation of education engineering programs, modernization of economy and technological development in APEC countries.