Who is it for?
Universities and educational institutions seeking to offer their students a streamlined certification path via INCOSE-recognised coursework aligned with the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook.
Students enrolled in designated courses at approved universities who want to accelerate their path to ASEP or CSEP certification.
Why partner with INCOSE?
Boost program visibility, align to a globally respected standard, and help students earn industry-recognized certification sooner.
Getting Started: For Universities
Universities partnering with INCOSE can boost their program’s visibility and align their curriculum with an internationally respected certification for systems engineers.
How to become an Academic Equivalency partner
- Evaluate your course against INCOSE’s criteria and review the pre-application interview questions.
- Submit an Interest Form and schedule a pre-application interview with the INCOSE Certification Office.
- Provide application materials upon initial contact with the Certification Office:
- Join INCOSE’s Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) or equivalent chapter affiliate.
Upon completion of the agreement, your institution will be listed among INCOSE’s accredited program partners and eligible to submit a list of students for streamlined ASEP and CSEP certification.
Getting Started: For Students
Students who complete eligible course(s) can move directly toward ASEP or CSEP certification with greater professional credibility.
How to use your coursework credits to apply for a SEP certificate
- Verify course eligibility. Confirm your university’s effective date for the Academic Equivalency Agreement and ensure you completed the specified course(s) after that date (check universities’ list below).
- Successfully complete the required course(s).
- Receive eligibility confirmation from your professor and the Certification Office.
- Apply for the desired certification:
- Log into the INCOSE Portal
- Select the Certification tab in the top menu
- Choose preferred certification, complete the mandatory fields, and pay the application fee (INCOSE members receive discounted fees).
Accredited Programs & Institutions
INCOSE has approved Academic Equivalency Agreements with universities worldwide. (Effective dates & POCs listed within each card.)
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Related Certifications
OMG® (Object Management Group®)
- https://www.omg.org/incose-omg-mutualrecog/
- INCOSE members receive a 10% discount on OMG Certification Exams. See the Member Discounts webpage on the iNet for additional information
POC: Terrance Milligan
NAFEMS
- https://www.nafems.org/professional-development/certification/
- Individuals with either NAFEMS or INCOSE certification are eligible for a discount on application fees with the other certification.
- POC: Ian Symington
Country-Specific Programs
Germany (GfSE)
Individuals certified as SEZert Level C or Level B may be recognized as INCOSE ASEP or INCOSE CSEP, respectively.
POC: Stephan Stangl
UK (INCOSE UK)
Individuals in the UK who are interested in INCOSE certification may apply through the INCOSE UK chapter.
POC: Lynn Davis
Australia (SESA)
Individuals in Australia who are chartered engineers have a streamlined path to become INCOSE CSEPs.
POC: [email protected]
USA (DoD Engineering / DAU)
Individuals certified at DAU Engineering Level II or Level III may be recognized as INCOSE ASEP or CSEP through a streamlined process. Applicants with Engineering Level III should complete Form 1B to apply for CSEP.
POC: [email protected]