SE certification and continuous education for SE professionals

In order to hope to certify a product it is essential to certify the constructors of that product, and hence it is essential to pursue the concept of the certification of professionals. From analogies to other longer established professions in the Anglo/Celtic community (doctors, lawyers, accountants) it is concluded that it is necessary for software engineers who wish to be classified as professionals to show that they use: methods which demonstrate rigour in all phases of the investigation, design, construction, testing, implementation and operation of their product; ethical methods and practices when dealing with their clients; appropriate knowledge which is current at all times, and that currentness is being kept up to date at all times within their career. In addition they are publicly accountable for their decisions