It is also important for computer engineers to keep up with rapid advances in technology. Therefore, many continue learning throughout their careers. This can be helpful, especially when it comes to learning new skills or improving existing ones. For example, as the relative cost of fixing a bug increases the further along it is in the software development cycle, there can be greater cost savings attributed to developing and testing for quality code as soon as possible in the process, and particularly before release.<ref name="The cost of fixing a bug">{{cite web|url=http://www.feabhas.com/sites/default/files/uploads/News/Feabhas_Infographic_FINAL.pdf|title=Feabhas_Infographic_FINAL|website=feabhas|publisher=Feabhas}}</ref>
In the Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or BSCpE is a 5-year course. Yet, it can be reduced into a 4-year course depending on the track the student is taking. After finishing the degree, they will not take any board exams or licensure examinations, unlike in the USA<ref>{{Cite web|title=PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERS AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERS|url=https://insight.ieeeusa.org/articles/professional-licensure-for-computer-engineers-and-software-engineers/|url-status=live}}</ref>. However, Computer Engineers in the Philippines has the Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines which facilitates the issuance of certifications for all Filipino computer engineers who have passed the requirements as provided by their organization<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oganiza|first=Oscar|date=2020|title=Computer Engineering Certification Exam|url=https://oganiza.com/computer-engineering-certification-exam-and-cpe-certification-board-are-here/|url-status=live|website=}}</ref>. The main reason why the Computer Engineering Profession in the Philippines has no exam is due to lack of legal basis. There must be a law.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oganiza|first=Oscar|date=2020|title=Why Computer Engineers Do Not Have a Board Exam in the Philippines|url=https://oganiza.com/why-computer-engineers-do-not-have-a-board-exam-in-the-philippines/|url-status=live}}</ref>
