Becoming Certified

The INCOSE Certification Path starts with a blue box on the top left labeled “Join INCOSE.” From that step, individuals move down to the next blue box, “Choose Certification Level.” Next, they’ll “Complete Forms, Provide Supporting Documents and Pay Fee” for application processing. The final blue box shows the last step in the application process, “Take and Pass Exam.” Some candidates may complete the exam before starting the rest of the process, and would then complete the other steps in the order described.  A candidate’s application package, exam results, and administrative requirements are reviewed before awarding them certification at the ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP level. 

The lower, green boxes in the diagram show the steps to maintain certification, starting with “Maintain INCOSE Membership.” Next, an individual will “Complete Professional Development Requirements.”  ESEPs are not required to document professional activities, so they go next down the path of “Renewal Not Required for ESEP.” ASEPs and CSEPs continue to the lowest green box, “Renewal Process ASEP 5 year cycle, CSEP 3 year cycle.” They will submit their payment and documentation to renew their certification.