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

2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. Global Distribution of SE Professionals
As of 31 October 2016:
Top Countries w/ Active SEPs
Germany SEPs
France SEPs
UK SEPs
India SEPs
Sweden SEPs
Spain SEPs
USA SEPs
SEP Program Statistics

10. 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 SEPs
Texas SEPs
SEP Program Statistics

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

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Further Information
Contacts
Certification Office:
Courtney Wright, CSEP
Certification Program Manager:
For more information visit:
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