INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Program Organizational Benefits to Certification November 2016

What is INCOSE’s Certification Program? I think I’m a systems engineer. I’m a systems engineer. What this project needs is a SYSTEMS ENGINEER. I’m going to say I’m a systems engineer, too. Certification helps individuals and organizations assess their SE capabilities Organizations Benefit from Certification

Recognizing Systems Engineering Professionals INCOSE provides independent assessment of system engineering professionals Creating the standard to identify and develop systems engineering professionals Establishing a formal, recognized body of knowledge for the systems engineering community Multiple levels of certification cover increasing levels of knowledge, experience and leadership Encouraging continued professional development Recognizing leadership in systems engineering Organizations Benefit from Certification

The SEP Aligns with the Typical Levels of a Systems Engineering Career ESEP focused on: - LEADERSHIP - SE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - SIGNIFICANT SE EXPERIENCE CSEP focused on: - SE EXPERIENCE - APPLIED SE KNOWLEDGE ASEP focused on: - SE KNOWLEDGE SEP Candidates Organizations Benefit from Certification

Certification Requires Professional Development ASEPs and CSEPs must participate in ongoing learning activities ESEPs must demonstrate a history of professional education and contributions Qualifying activities for both include leadership roles in technical societies, work as lead systems engineer, attending or teaching graduate courses, and volunteer work in STEM activities Organizations Benefit from Certification

How Organizations Support Certification Educate individuals about certification Guide them to the appropriate certification level Train candidates in filling out the certification application Provide example application and references Screen applications and references, providing feedback to applicants Help candidates prepare for the knowledge exam Provide exam prep courses Coordinate study groups Assemble and distribute sample exam questions Recognize Systems Engineering Professionals Announce and reward certified individuals Have special events for SEPs Organizations Benefit from Certification

INCOSE Certification Agreements Provide Benefits INCOSE supports multiple types of certification agreements with industry, academia, and other organizations Organizations commit to internal support of applicants and minimum volume of submissions INCOSE offers reduced fees and references Organizations may also support their members without a formal agreement Organizations Benefit from Certification

Current Certification Agreements Industry agreements The Airbus Group Booz Allen Hamilton ManTech MITRE Lockheed Martin TASC BAE Systems Jacobs Technology ASTER Technology & Engineering LinQuest Thales The SI Organization Raytheon AVICIT University agreements Stevens Institute of Technology University of Texas – El Paso École Polytechnique ISAE/Supaero University of New South Wales Worcester Polytechnic Institute Other agreements USA DAU OMG OCSMP IES, GfSE, and KCOSE INCOSE UK Chapter SESA Organizations Benefit from Certification

Global Distribution of SE Professionals As of 31 October 2016: Top Countries w/ Active SEPs Germany 181 SEPs France 179 SEPs UK 89 SEPs India 86 SEPs Sweden 77 SEPs Spain 46 SEPs USA 1760 SEPs SEP Program Statistics

US distribution of SEPs As of 31 October 2016 : Top US States w/ Active SEPs Virginia 345 SEPs Maryland 292 SEPs California 169 SEPs Colorado 119 SEPs Florida 92 SEPs Texas 89 SEPs SEP Program Statistics

Top Organizations w/ Active SEPs Where do they work? As of 31 October 2016 : Top Organizations w/ Active SEPs The Airbus Group 194 SEPs Lockheed Martin 143 SEPs Booz Allen 136 SEPs Northrop Grumman 132 SEPs Thales 95 SEPs Honeywell 66 SEPs SEP Program Statistics

For more information visit: Further Information Email Contacts Certification Office: certification@incose.org Courtney Wright, CSEP Certification Program Manager: Courtney.Wright@incose.org For more information visit: www.incose.org/educationcareers/certification/ Organizations Benefit from Certification