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Systems Engineering Systems Engineering

Certification OverviewCertification Overview

Source: Source: http://www.incose.org/educationcareers/certification/http://www.incose.org/educationcareers/certification/

Florence HeidelFlorence Heidel

Christy MarzecChristy Marzec

SWESWE--SC Seminar SC Seminar SE Certification OverviewSE Certification Overview 22

IntroductionIntroduction

��HereHere’’s what yous what you’’ll hear today ll hear today ……

An overview of the Systems Engineering An overview of the Systems Engineering

Professional certification program by the Professional certification program by the

International Council on Systems International Council on Systems

Engineering (INCOSE)Engineering (INCOSE)

�� Why INCOSE created the programWhy INCOSE created the program

�� What the benefits areWhat the benefits are

�� How to get certifiedHow to get certified

�� What to look out for (lessons learned)What to look out for (lessons learned)


System Engineering is about seeing the System Engineering is about seeing the

bigger picturebigger picture

�� facilitating through facilitating through processprocess

andand interinter--disciplinarydisciplinary involvement involvement

……. to enable the realization of successful . to enable the realization of successful

systemssystems

What What isis Systems Engineering, anyway?Systems Engineering, anyway?


What we envisioned What we envisioned ……. isn. isn’’t quite t quite

what our customer wanted.what our customer wanted.


Better Systems EngineeringBetter Systems Engineering

��INCOSEINCOSE’’ss mission is to mission is to

““Advance the state of the art and Advance the state of the art and

practice of systems engineering in practice of systems engineering in

industry, academia, and industry, academia, and

governmentgovernment””..


Setting the StandardsSetting the Standards

�� International Council on Systems International Council on Systems

Engineering (INCOSE)Engineering (INCOSE)

�� Improves systems engineering by creating a Improves systems engineering by creating a

standard of measure of systems engineering standard of measure of systems engineering

capabilitycapability

�� Since 2004, established a multiSince 2004, established a multi--level level

Professional Certification Program to provide Professional Certification Program to provide

a formal method for recognizing the a formal method for recognizing the

knowledge and experience of systems knowledge and experience of systems

engineers, regardless of where they may be engineers, regardless of where they may be

in their career.in their career.


Benefits for YouBenefits for You�� Formally recognizes your systems Formally recognizes your systems

engineering capabilitiesengineering capabilities

�� Furthers your development as a systems Furthers your development as a systems

engineer in the preparation for certification engineer in the preparation for certification

�� Participates in continuing education Participates in continuing education

�� Provides a designation that can be a Provides a designation that can be a

differentiator at your current job and future differentiator at your current job and future

onesones

�� Is recognized across industry Is recognized across industry


Benefits for your companyBenefits for your company

�� Certification provides an indicator of an Certification provides an indicator of an

individual's systems engineering capability individual's systems engineering capability

as measured against a particular standardas measured against a particular standard

�� Establish a common systems engineering Establish a common systems engineering

language language

�� A selling point and a discriminator for A selling point and a discriminator for

proposalsproposals


CitationCitation�� Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, TechnoOffice of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and logy and

Logistics Logistics -- Systems and Software Engineering Website Systems and Software Engineering Website ““WhatWhat’’s News New”” News News

AnnouncementAnnouncement ::

�� DoDDoD Collaborates with INCOSE on New Certification Program for SysteCollaborates with INCOSE on New Certification Program for Systems ms

Engineers Working on Engineers Working on DoDDoD Acquisition ProgramsAcquisition Programs (Posted Jul 2008)(Posted Jul 2008)

Source: http://www.acq.osd.mil/sse/whatsnew/


More CitationMore Citation……�� U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway

Administration Administration -- Systems Engineering Guidebook for ITS Systems Engineering Guidebook for ITS Web Site:Web Site:

�� Chapter 7: Capabilities and Best Practices in Chapter 7: Capabilities and Best Practices in System DevelopmentSystem Development

•• ““Systems Engineering Technical Assistance [SETA] Systems Engineering Technical Assistance [SETA] consultants or systems managers may not be currently consultants or systems managers may not be currently considering any formal assessment to be performed. An considering any formal assessment to be performed. An internal assessment using continuous representation would internal assessment using continuous representation would be recommended. As an alternative, staff canbe recommended. As an alternative, staff can demonstrate demonstrate their expertise through professional certification their expertise through professional certification programs like the INCOSE Certified Systems programs like the INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional [CSEP]Engineering Professional [CSEP] and Project Management and Project Management Institute [PMI] certification.Institute [PMI] certification.””

Source: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/cadiv/segb/views/document/SectioSource: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/cadiv/segb/views/document/Sections/Section7/7.htmns/Section7/7.htm

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How to get certifiedHow to get certified


MultiMulti--Level CertificationLevel Certification

�� Growth path Growth path

Associate Systems Associate Systems

Engineering Professional Engineering Professional

(available since 07/2008)(available since 07/2008)

Certified Systems Certified Systems

Engineering Engineering

Professional Professional

(available since 2004)(available since 2004)

CSEP w/ US CSEP w/ US

DoDDoD Acquisition Acquisition

(available since (available since

07/2008)07/2008)

Expert Systems Expert Systems

Engineering Engineering

Professional (to be Professional (to be

available in 2009)available in 2009)


Certification RequirementsCertification Requirements

KnowledgeKnowledgePass examPass exam ExperienceExperience

Varies by levelVaries by level

EducationEducationBachelors degree Or equivalentBachelors degree Or equivalent

Or Substitute additional Or Substitute additional

experienceexperience


RequirementsRequirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in a Minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical fieldtechnical fieldEducationEducation

ExperienceExperience No experience or No experience or references requiredreferences required

Pass Certification Examination Pass Certification Examination (INCOSE SE Handbook v3.1 )(INCOSE SE Handbook v3.1 )KnowledgeKnowledge


Requirements:Requirements:

ExperienceExperience

Minimum of 5 years in multiple SE Minimum of 5 years in multiple SE disciplinesdisciplines

SE References: Minimum of 3 SE References: Minimum of 3

advocates that recommend advocates that recommend certificationcertification

Minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical Minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 10 years of experience with nonfield or 10 years of experience with non--technical degree or 15 years of experience technical degree or 15 years of experience if no degreeif no degree

EducationEducation

Pass Certification Examination Pass Certification Examination (INCOSE SE Handbook v3.1 )(INCOSE SE Handbook v3.1 )

KnowledgeKnowledge




Minimum of 5 years in multiple Minimum of 5 years in multiple SE disciplinesSE disciplines

SE References: Minimum of 3 SE References: Minimum of 3

advocates that recommend advocates that recommend certificationcertification

Minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical Minimum Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 10 years of experience with nonfield or 10 years of experience with non--technical degree or 15 years of technical degree or 15 years of experience if no degreeexperience if no degree

EducationEducation

Pass Certification Examination Pass Certification Examination

(INCOSE SE Handbook v3.1 and (INCOSE SE Handbook v3.1 and DoDDoDAcquisition Guidebook Chapter 4)Acquisition Guidebook Chapter 4)

KnowledgeKnowledge




Minimum 20 years of significant Minimum 20 years of significant SE experience with demonstrated SE experience with demonstrated

accomplishmentsaccomplishments

Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field from an accredited institutiontechnical field from an accredited institution

EducationEducation

Oral Presentation and Interviews Oral Presentation and Interviews (No Exam)(No Exam)KnowledgeKnowledge

Note: Must be an INCOSE memberNote: Must be an INCOSE member


Application Process Option 1 (Sequential)Application Process Option 1 (Sequential)


Application Process Option 2 (Parallel)Application Process Option 2 (Parallel)


Application Components Application Components �� EducationEducation

�� Provide either a scanned copy of diploma or transcriptProvide either a scanned copy of diploma or transcript

�� ExperienceExperience�� List specific work experienceList specific work experience

•• Specific type of SE discipline, duration and description of workSpecific type of SE discipline, duration and description of work

�� Max Depth: 3 years in any 1 area and 2 years in other areasMax Depth: 3 years in any 1 area and 2 years in other areas�� Max Breadth: 1 year in each of 3 areas and 2 years in other Max Breadth: 1 year in each of 3 areas and 2 years in other

areasareas

�� References (Advocates)References (Advocates)�� Current or former supervisorsCurrent or former supervisors or coworkers (SE knowledgeable)or coworkers (SE knowledgeable)�� Cumulative coverage of the years of experienceCumulative coverage of the years of experience

�� ExamExam�� ComputerComputer--based test on the INCOSE Handbook / based test on the INCOSE Handbook / DoDDoD

Acquisition Guidebook Chapter 4Acquisition Guidebook Chapter 4

�� FeesFees�� Application and Exam fees vary by level and membershipApplication and Exam fees vary by level and membership


Is there a TYPICAL SE?Is there a TYPICAL SE?

�� Systems Engineers come from all facets of Systems Engineers come from all facets of

engineering disciplines and provide a engineering disciplines and provide a

variety of functions. variety of functions.


Applicable SE ExperienceApplicable SE Experience�� SE Technical DisciplinesSE Technical Disciplines

�� Design DevelopmentDesign Development�� Qualification, Verification, and Validation Qualification, Verification, and Validation �� Requirements EngineeringRequirements Engineering�� System IntegrationSystem Integration

�� SE Management DisciplinesSE Management Disciplines�� Baseline Control Baseline Control �� Risk and Opportunity ManagementRisk and Opportunity Management�� Technical Effort AssessmentTechnical Effort Assessment�� Technical PlanningTechnical Planning

�� SE Support DisciplinesSE Support Disciplines�� Process DefinitionProcess Definition�� Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance�� Specialty EngineeringSpecialty Engineering�� TrainingTraining�� Tool SupportTool Support


Application: Providing ExperienceApplication: Providing Experience

2.1 XYZ Program2.1 XYZ Program

�� 2.1.1 Prepared systems engineering schedule, identified 2.1.1 Prepared systems engineering schedule, identified technical work required, expanded team from 5 to 12 technical work required, expanded team from 5 to 12 membersmembers�� (6 months at 50%) ((6 months at 50%) (Technical PlanningTechnical Planning = 3 months= 3 months))

�� 2.1.2 Defined, implemented and maintained program 2.1.2 Defined, implemented and maintained program change control processes for both customer and change control processes for both customer and program team. Chaired Change Control Board (CCB) program team. Chaired Change Control Board (CCB) meetingsmeetings�� (6 months at 50%) ((6 months at 50%) (Process Definition = 3 monthsProcess Definition = 3 months))�� (20 months at 20%) ((20 months at 20%) (Baseline Control = 4 monthsBaseline Control = 4 months))


Experience Summary SampleExperience Summary Sample

130.8 months130.8 monthsTotal for All AreasTotal for All Areas

1.6.4 (2), 1.6.5 (3) Total: 5 months1.6.4 (2), 1.6.5 (3) Total: 5 monthsSpecialty EngineeringSpecialty Engineering

2.3.1 (3) Total 3 months2.3.1 (3) Total 3 monthsSystems IntegrationSystems Integration

1.2.1 (0.5), 1.6.6 (0.9) Total: 1.4 months1.2.1 (0.5), 1.6.6 (0.9) Total: 1.4 monthsTraining / Process Training / Process

ImprovementImprovement

1.2.2 (1.6), 1.4.2 (1) Total: 2.6 months1.2.2 (1.6), 1.4.2 (1) Total: 2.6 monthsTool SupportTool Support

1.5.1 (6), 2.1.2 (3), 2.1.3 (4) Total: 13 months.1.5.1 (6), 2.1.2 (3), 2.1.3 (4) Total: 13 months.Process DefinitionProcess Definition

1.1.3 (2), 1.1.4 (2), 1.4.1 (2), 1.4.4 (9), 1.6.2 (4), 1.6.3 (6)1.1.3 (2), 1.1.4 (2), 1.4.1 (2), 1.4.4 (9), 1.6.2 (4), 1.6.3 (6), 2.1.5 (10), , 2.1.5 (10),

2.2.1 (3), 2.3.1 (6), 2.3.2 (12) Total: 56 months2.2.1 (3), 2.3.1 (6), 2.3.2 (12) Total: 56 months

Architecture/Design Architecture/Design

DevelopmentDevelopment

1.1.2 (1) Total: 1 months1.1.2 (1) Total: 1 monthsTechnical Effort Technical Effort

AssessmentAssessment

2.1.2 (4) Total: 4 months2.1.2 (4) Total: 4 monthsBaseline ControlBaseline Control

1.1.1 (6), 1.1.5 (4.8), 1.3.1 (2), 1.4.4 (3), 1.4.5 (2), 1.6.1 (1.1.1 (6), 1.1.5 (4.8), 1.3.1 (2), 1.4.4 (3), 1.4.5 (2), 1.6.1 (10), 2.1.4 10), 2.1.4

(12) Total: 39.8 months(12) Total: 39.8 months

Requirements Requirements

EngineeringEngineering

1.4.3 (2), 2.1.1 (3) Total: 5 months1.4.3 (2), 2.1.1 (3) Total: 5 monthsTechnical PlanningTechnical Planning

Total Months of ExperienceTotal Months of ExperienceSE Work AreasSE Work Areas


SE Certification: Exam InformationSE Certification: Exam Information�� Exam based on INCOSE SE v3.1 Exam based on INCOSE SE v3.1

Handbook Handbook

�� 120 questions in 2 hours120 questions in 2 hours

�� Immediate Pass/Fail results providedImmediate Pass/Fail results provided

�� 2 re2 re--tests (3 tries total, each try at least 3 tests (3 tries total, each try at least 3 months apart) within one year of months apart) within one year of application submittalapplication submittal

�� Same CSEP examSame CSEP exam

�� Plus 60 questions on Plus 60 questions on DoDDoD Acquisition Acquisition Handbook Chapter 4 (additional 1 hour Handbook Chapter 4 (additional 1 hour duration)duration)


Sample Question 1Sample Question 1

�� Which three of the following are Which three of the following are

approaches to handle risk: (7.17)approaches to handle risk: (7.17)

�� Avoid the riskAvoid the risk

�� Challenge the riskChallenge the risk

�� Control the riskControl the risk

�� Hide the riskHide the risk

�� Transfer the riskTransfer the risk


Sample Question 2Sample Question 2

�� Which three of the following are basic test Which three of the following are basic test

categories: (8.17)categories: (8.17)

�� Development TestDevelopment Test

�� Acceptance TestAcceptance Test

�� Sample TestSample Test

�� Qualification TestQualification Test

�� Unit TestUnit Test


Certification FeesCertification Fees

$200 $200 $95 $95 $450 $450 CSEPCSEP--AcqAcq: Non: Non--membermember

$125 $125 $95 $95 $350 $350 CSEPCSEP--AcqAcq: Member: Member

$150 $150 $80 $80 $400 $400 CSEP: NonCSEP: Non--membermember

$100 $100 $80 $80 $300 $300 CSEP: MemberCSEP: Member

$100 $100 $80 $80 $150 $150 ASEPASEP

Renewal Renewal

FeesFeesExam Fees per Exam Fees per

test takentest takenApplication Application

FeesFeesCertification LevelCertification Level


Life after certificationLife after certification……

��What to do to maintain my What to do to maintain my

Certification?Certification?

�� Continue Professional Development Continue Professional Development •• Professional Learning Activity Professional Learning Activity

•• Professional Contributing ActivityProfessional Contributing Activity

�� Maintain Professional Development Unit Maintain Professional Development Unit

(PDU) Log(PDU) Log


How to renew my certification?How to renew my certification?

�� Certification renewal Requirements:Certification renewal Requirements:�� Minimum of 120 Professional Development Units Minimum of 120 Professional Development Units

((PDUsPDUs))

�� Renewal application and feeRenewal application and fee

�� PDU log submittalPDU log submittal

�� Must renew prior to expiration; otherwise repeat the Must renew prior to expiration; otherwise repeat the entire certification processentire certification process

�� Can carry forward maximum 30 Can carry forward maximum 30 ““excessexcess”” PDUsPDUs

Valid 5 yearsValid 5 years Valid 3 yearsValid 3 years Renewed with CSEPRenewed with CSEP


PDUsPDUs for Certification Renewalfor Certification Renewal

1 PDU1 PDU1 Professional Development Hour relevant to systems 1 Professional Development Hour relevant to systems

engineeringengineering

10 PDU10 PDU1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) relevant to systems 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) relevant to systems

engineeringengineering

30 PDU30 PDU1 College quarter hour relevant to systems engineering1 College quarter hour relevant to systems engineering

45 PDU45 PDU1 College semester hour relevant to systems engineering1 College semester hour relevant to systems engineering

PDU CreditPDU CreditProfessional Learning ActivityProfessional Learning Activity


PDUsPDUs for Certification Renewal (Cont.)for Certification Renewal (Cont.)

1 PDU1 PDU

1 hour of professional development in coursework, 1 hour of professional development in coursework, seminars, or professional or technical presentation made seminars, or professional or technical presentation made at meetings, conventions, conferences, or exam at meetings, conventions, conferences, or exam preparation relevant to systems engineeringpreparation relevant to systems engineering

10 PDU10 PDUPatents in any area relevant to systems engineeringPatents in any area relevant to systems engineering

1 PDU1 PDU

1 hour of participation in professional and technical 1 hour of participation in professional and technical society working groups/management relevant to systems society working groups/management relevant to systems engineeringengineering

10 PDU10 PDUAuthoring published papers, articles or books in any area Authoring published papers, articles or books in any area relevant to systems engineering relevant to systems engineering

2 PDU2 PDU1 hour of teaching of professional development 1 hour of teaching of professional development coursework relevant to systems engineeringcoursework relevant to systems engineering

PDU CreditPDU CreditProfessional Contributing ActivityProfessional Contributing Activity


�� DonDon’’t underestimate the time it takes to do the t underestimate the time it takes to do the applicationapplication�� Experience record in Application : Experience record in Application :

•• Detailed info to cover depth and widthDetailed info to cover depth and width

•• TimeTime--consuming to collateconsuming to collate

�� Reference EndorsementsReference Endorsements

•• Contacting your references ahead of time to make sure they are Contacting your references ahead of time to make sure they are willing to endorse willing to endorse

•• Have the time period coveredHave the time period covered

�� Contact INCOSE to verify they have received your Contact INCOSE to verify they have received your application and endorsementsapplication and endorsements

�� Study and read the Handbook thoroughly (and again Study and read the Handbook thoroughly (and again right before the exam) right before the exam) –– consider a study groupconsider a study group

�� During exam During exam –– go with your gut feeling!go with your gut feeling!

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned


SE Certification LinksSE Certification Links

�� INCOSE Certification websiteINCOSE Certification website

http://http://www.incose.org/educationcareers/certificawww.incose.org/educationcareers/certifica

tiontion//

�� How to Apply How to Apply http://www.incose.org/educationcareers/certificathttp://www.incose.org/educationcareers/certificat

ion/howapply.aspxion/howapply.aspx

�� Application form Application form

http://www.incose.org/educationcareers/doc/Forhttp://www.incose.org/educationcareers/doc/For

m_1.docm_1.doc


Certification is Certification is

an accomplishment an accomplishment

to be proud of.to be proud of.

Check it outCheck it out……


Contact InformationContact Information

Florence Heidel 321Florence Heidel 321--309309--70877087

[email protected]@Harris.com

Christy Marzec 321Christy Marzec 321--309309--74027402

[email protected]@Harris.com

Harris CorporationHarris Corporation

407 John Rodes Blvd407 John Rodes Blvd

PO Box 7800PO Box 7800

Melbourne, FL 32902Melbourne, FL 32902--78007800

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