Does my reference have to be a SEP?

References must know what SE is, but they don't have to be systems engineers.

Checking Certification Status Online

INCOSE Certification status is available on the INCOSE website.

Where can I get a CSEP polo shirt or jacket?

Impress your friends by bringing a SEP logo towel to the beach! Or, get a SEP logo polo shirt for wearing at work. Purchase from the Lands End online store.

Is the exam offered only in English?

Many of INCOSE's Certification candidates come from countries where English is not the first language they learn.

Videos: How to describe your SE experience

Learn what to do and what not to do when filling out the experience section of your CSEP or ESEP application.

New Certification Starting 1 April 2023: DSEP

Applications for INCOSE's newest (oldest?) certification level will be open starting on 1 April 2023. The Dinosaur Systems Engineering Professional (DSEP) will NOT be based on whether our coworkers and family members refer to you as a dinosaur.

Videos: How to be a great reference

Choose qualified references and help them express themselves in their INCOSE forms.

Who wrote these questions?

All exam questions and answers come from the text in the Systems Engineering Handbook. What is the path they take from handbook content to scored question on the knowledge exam?

Rethinking Corporate Agreement

We're checking that our corporate agreements are appropriately benefiting all stakeholders.

Test the Test

Interested in INCOSE Certification but haven't started studying? This is the perfect time. We are offering free beta tests online for up to 100 candidates. You will be given one month (March 2023) to study using an online version of the not-yet-released Fifth Edition of the INCOSE SE Handbook. This is only open to those who are not yet certified.

INCOSE on Social Media

What Animal Would Make the Best Systems Engineer?

The honey badger was a write-in favorite for its indifference to criticism.

SEBok vs INCOSE SE Handbook

The INCOSE SE Handbook and the SEBOK are different documents, useful for different purposes.

I HEART Captions

2023: The Year of the Expert

INCOSE's Expert Systems Engineering Professionals are among the top tier of INCOSE members. They are recognized for the technical contributions they have made and for the leadership they continue to give to other engineers and products.

INCOSE's Virtual Book Club

INCOSE's Yammer community includes book recommendations. INCOSE SEPs may claim time spent reading about SE to earn PDUs toward ASEP and CSEP renewal.

'Twas the Night Before CSEP

Sheryl Gunn wrote a poem about her experience preparing for the INCOSE knowledge exam.

It's not what you teach, it's what you assess

INCOSE's Academic Equivalency program allows university coursework to count toward the knowledge requirement for ASEP or CSEP certification.

What volunteer activities qualify for PDUs?

There are three categories of volunteer activities that qualify for PDUs. Using your technical skills in your community helps others and helps improve you.

How much do I need to study for the exam?

Here are some factors to consider when setting aside time to prepare for the INCOSE knowledge exam.