About Us

Centre of Competence for EPLAN Certifications (CCEC)

Centre of Competence for EPLAN Certifications (CCEC) is an international, independent certification body which, in cooperation with the Technische Akademie Esslingen e.V. (TAE) tests the applicability of EPLAN products, in particular EPLAN Electric P8.

As an independent, approved testing institute, we meet the high certification requirements, adhere to the rules of technology and the latest state of development of EPLAN applications.

In order to participate in the respective EPLAN exam, all candidates to be certified must meet our exam and quality requirements.

Depending on the type of certification exam, candidates are tested and evaluated in theory and/or practice.

Technical Academy Esslingen e.V. (TAE)

The Technical Academy Esslingen e.V. (TAE) is an educational institution with a long tradition, founded in 1955, which cooperates closely with industrial companies as well as other educational institutions, universities and research institutes.

As an institute for contact studies of the University of Stuttgart, the University of Hohenheim, the University of Applied Sciences Esslingen and the University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart, TAE conducts about 1000 events per year in the following eight areas:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Vehicle Technology and Tribology
  • Mechatronics and Automation Technology
  • Electrical Engineering and Electronics
  • Energy Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Medical
  • Building & Construction
  • Business Administration and Personal Work Skills
  • Management and Leadership

For more information on part-time bachelor’s, master’s, and online degree programs, please visit  TAE-Studium.

The Technical Academy Esslingen has been cooperating with the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Engineers in the field of vocational training since February 2005 and is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.