Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Preparation

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Overview

The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) is a highly sought after certification for those engineers seeking recognition for their education, experience, and knowledge in the highly competitive field of Systems Engineering. Obtaining a CSEP is not easy, but that is what makes it so valuable. You have to demonstrate your real world experience via a lengthy application and three references. Then you need to pass a two-hour, 120-question, multiple-choice exam. This course helps prepare potential candidates for this demanding process by becoming familiar with the INCOSE SE Handbook version 3.1 which is the basis for the examination. Students will also learn the requirements for a successful CSEP application.

Upon completion of this class, the participant will:

• Have a good grasp of the fundamentals of Systems Engineering, including the understanding of systems engineering management and systems engineering processes, from the INCOSE perspective
• Be able to apply the INCOSE SE Handbook to a project
• Understand INCOSE CSEP application process
• Be well prepared for the CSEP exam
  

Instructor

Mr. Paul Martin, CSEP, has more than 20 years experience as a General Engineer specializing in Systems Development and Procurement in the Defense Acquisition community. He is presently supporting an Army Program Office as a Lead Systems Engineer. For the past few years he has also been a part time Adjunct Professor of the UMBC Systems Engineering Graduate Programs where he developed and teaches a graduate level course entitled: ENEE 663 System Implementation, Integration, and Test. To round out his busy schedule, he is also the Program Director for the Chesapeake chapter of INCOSE.  He earned a Master's of Science in Systems Engineering along with a Certificate in Software Systems Engineering from George Mason University in 1994. He also has a DAWIA Level III certification in Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering.

Course Materials

Instructor, Paul Martin will use over 1000 slides of instruction that he has developed.  This information will cover the entire INCOSE, SE Handbook in a logical sequence of topics.  Prior to the start of class, students are expected to finish a reading assignment and take a short quiz. This quiz will give the student an indication on what the CSEP Exam will be like.

Although not a requirement the student is encouraged to join INCOSE. INCOSE members will be able to get the latest information on the CSEP process and INCOSE System Engineering Handbook, via INCOSE Connect.

Schedule

3 days