The International Council on Systems Engineering has established a multi-level Professional Certification Program to provide a formal method for recognizing the knowledge and experience of systems engineers, regardless of where they may be in their career.

What is certification?
Certification is a formal process whereby a community of knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled representatives of an organization, such as INCOSE, provides formal recognition that a person has achieved competency in specific areas (demonstrated by education, experience, and knowledge). Certification differs from licensing in that licenses are permissions granted by a government entity for a person to practice within its regulatory boundaries. Certification also differs from a "certificate" that documents the successful completion of a training or education program.

Certification Value to YOU as a Systems Engineer

• Formally recognizes your Systems Engineering capabilities
• It is a discriminator that can aid in obtaining your next job
• Can provide a competitive advantage in your career
• Provides a portable Systems Engineering designation that is recognized across industry
• Furthers your professional development as a systems engineer
• Participation in continuing education indicates your commitment to personal development

• Formally recognizes the Systems Engineering capabilities of your people
• Certified systems engineers can be a selling point and a discriminator for your proposals
• Can be used as part of the hiring and promotion process
• It encourages employee participation in continuing education
• Provides an independent internal and external assessment
• It is a tool for promoting professional competence

Overview of the Certification Program - June 2008 In PowerPoint   Size: 2.3MB

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