I don't think this is actually true, e.g.: http://www30.rhdcc.gc.ca/CNP/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=0&val1=2173 http://www30.rhdcc.gc.ca/CNP/English/NOC/2

I don't think this is actually true, e.g.: http://www30.rhdcc.gc.ca/CNP/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=0&val1=2173 http://www30.rhdcc.gc.ca/CNP/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?v... You can't call yourself a "professional engineer" unless you are one but if you have a CS degree you can actually become a "professional software engineer" if you go through the process, pass all the tests and meet all the requirements.