In Canada, yes. It takes about 4 years of school and 4 years of work experience to become a software engineer. If you call yourself a software engineer without being licensed, you might face a lawsuit from your province's engineering association.
In much of the United States, however, the term is not protected. You may be able to call yourself a software engineer without having any training or experience whatsoever.
In much of the United States, however, the term is not protected. You may be able to call yourself a software engineer without having any training or experience whatsoever.