Are you interested in improving quality? Reducing costs? Gaining market share? Developing your skills and expertise? Then SAVE International "The Value Society" is for you!
SAVE members, technical committees and technical exchanges set the standard of practice in the Value Methodology through publications, conferences, and an internationally recognized certification program. In short, SAVE individual and corporate membership benefits you and your organization.
A sampling of programs, products and services SAVE International offers you:
SAVE has members throughout the United States and in more than 25 countries around the world. More than 36 chapters throughout the U.S. provide opportunities for local meetings and educational programs.
- Chapter meetings and programs
- International contacts
- Access to VM innovations
- Legislative advocacy.
Your professional growth is the number one concern of SAVE International. Each year, SAVE offers educational programs and materials on subjects crucial to our field. More than 30 universities teach VM courses. SAVE also offers:
- Chapter-sponsored regional seminars
- Annual conference and proceedings
- Technical seminars
- University-sponsored VM courses.
SAVE is the world's leading information clearinghouse for value-related materials, and members receive these materials free or at significant discounts. Included in the family of information resources are the following:
- Value World journal
- Interactions monthly newsletter
- Consultants directory
- Manuals of practice
- Videotapes
- Publications
- Web Site
The highest level of the certification program is the Certified Value Specialist (CVS), which recognizes an individual who has met all certification requirements, maintains those skills and keeps abreast of the continuing growth of value technology. To achieve this distinction, an individual must participate in a specified education program, pass a comprehensive examination and provide documented evidence of an achieved skill level.
The Certified Value Specialist (CVS) designation is for recognition of the individual whose principal career is VM. The Associate Value Specialist (AVS) designation recognizes individuals who have decided to become professional value engineers but have not yet acquired all the education, experience or technical skills expected of a CVS. The Value Methodology Practitioner (VMP) designation recognizes individuals who have acquired the basic skills and education of VM but do not use those skills within their primary career. Earning the CVS, AVS or VMP title opens the door to a wealth of professional opportunities. Contact the SAVE office at (937) 224-7283 for more specific information on SAVE certification.
- Corporate growth and credibility in VM programs
- Company involvement in the value profession
- Career opportunities
- Marketing opportunities
- By increasing your effectiveness, your expertise and your skills as a value management professional. SAVE provides you with a professional base to help yourself grow and keep up with the state of the art.
- By enhancing your professional image, earning potential and upward mobility.
- By involving you in an active network of corporate, government and value practitioners who are the leaders in their fields.
- By returning your investment many times over.
- By helping you improve your organization's financial bottom line and market share.
- By helping you to develop and improve the quality of products and services and your customers' satisfaction.
- By offering training, guidance and timely information to keep you and your fellow staff members up-to-date on techniques and developments, and providing you with the tools for more effective problem-solving and use of resources.
- By helping your organization compete in national and international markets.
- By providing national recognition through SAVE awards.
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