If you do not pass the experience review, you may appeal for cause or you may choose to apply for CSEP
ESEP Certification Steps
There are 4 basic steps to becoming certified at this level. All must occur in this order. The application materials are reviewed by trained Certification Application Reviewers.
- Create an INCOSE Profile
- Apply in the INCOSE Portal
- Submit Individual Application Form 41 at portal.incose.org (This is done through your INCOSE Profile)
- Pay the application fee. Payment is valid for 12 months, and the fee is non-refundable.
- Share your Application Form 41 with your references. The references complete a Digital Reference Letter (Form 4B). Reference forms will not be accepted if submitted by the applicant.
- Pass the leadership interview
- You will be invited to respond to written questions about your technical leadership experience
- You may be invited to participate in a one-hour phone interview to discuss your technical leadership
- Your references may also be asked to participate in phone interviews
Upon Certification
Once you complete all these steps, the INCOSE Certification Office will send you a congratulatory email. Your e-certificate will come from Accredible. You may also check your certification status through your INCOSE profile on the INCOSE web page.
You are expected to continue your professional development but are not required to submit documentation of it to INCOSE.
ESEP FAQs
How long does the ESEP review process take?
Our review and processing typically takes two to three months. The review starts once all of an applicant’s materials, including references and proof of degree, are received. If the review team have questions, you may be emailed to provide clarification. In this case the review team waits until the candidate submits an update. The longest delay in an ESEP review is the scheduling of interview with the applicant and, if necessary, references.
During busy times of year, particularly when our volunteers are unavailable due to holidays, reviews may take longer. Candidates concerned about delays in their review should check their INCOSE profile at incose.org to see if all references have been received.
Are the interview questions for ESEP similar to the exam questions for ASEP and CSEP?
No, the interview is about an individual’s technical leadership experience, not a knowledge check of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook.
Where should the reference forms be submitted?
You have to provide information to your References on where to find the reference form (Form 4B). Once the form is filled, please have your References submit Form 4B directly to [email protected]
For Applicants in the United Kingdom (UK)
If you are located in the UK, please apply directly through the UK site below. For general inquiries regarding Certification in the UK, email [email protected]