The INCOSE Certification Program recognizes academic programs as an alternative to the INCOSE knowledge exam as a way for individuals to prove their systems engineering knowledge. Students in approved programs may be able to bypass the knowledge exam on their path to becoming an Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).
Academic Equivalencies require a university to show how it assesses student knowledge. These assessments may be offered in any language and in a variety of formats, including quizzes, projects, and oral presentations.