ASEP
Who it’s for: Individuals seeking recognition for their knowledge and commitment to professional growth.
You’ll gain: Validation of systems engineering knowledge and a strong start toward advanced certification.
CSEP
Who it’s for: Practicing systems engineers with at least 5 years of proven experience.
You’ll gain: Global recognition, enhanced career credibility, and professional validation of expertise.
ESEP
Who it’s for: Senior systems engineers, technical leaders, and chief engineers guiding high‑impact programs.
You’ll gain: Recognition as an industry expert and the opportunity to mentor and influence the next generation of systems engineers.
| Level | Leadership | Experience | Experience Confirmation | Knowledge |
 | None required | None required | None required | Multiple-choice knowledge exam or Academic Equivalency based on INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook |
 | None required | Minimum 5 years SE experience (see SE Experience area list here) | 1 or more references (cumulative coverage of the required experience) | Multiple-choice knowledge exam or Academic Equivalency based on INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook |
 | Accomplished and recognized leader in systems engineer, assessed via application and oral interview | Minimum 25 years (20 if CSEP) SE experience (see SE Experience area list here) Minimum 5 years of professional development credit | 3 or more references (cumulative coverage of at least 10 years of systems engineering experience) participate in a technical leadership interview. | Not directly measured |
SEP Directory
Click here for a list of all current certified systems engineering professionals.
Certification Advisory Group (CAG)
This group of ESEP or senior CSEP volunteers serve three-year, renewable terms to provide strategic direction and advice to the Certification Project Manager and the INCOSE Board of Directors.
Wayne Biden, CSEP
Nicole Hutchinson, CSEP
Michael Vinarcik, ESEP-ACQ
David Ward, ESEP
Help Guides for Certification
Trying to submit an application, schedule an exam or renewal but not sure what the process is? Check out our new help guide section for the INCOSE SEP Program! If you don’t see what you are looking for, please notify [email protected].
- How To Apply for ASEP
- How to Apply for CSEP
- How to Apply for ESEP
- How to Register for In-Person Exam
- How to Register for the Open Enrollment Online Exam
- How to Renew ASEP and CSEP
- How to Submit a Late Certification Renewal
- How to Transition from ASEP to CSEP
- How to Use Coupon Codes for ASEP and CSEP
- How to View SEP Application Status