Eight-week, fully online three-credit course on the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, primary literature and professional competencies, open to non-degree students.
Prepares students to master the topics of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, the basis of the INCOSE certification knowledge exam, and also covers primary literature in the field, systems engineering professional competencies and guidance on certification. Eight modules over eight weeks, with no live lectures. Offered regularly in spring and summer semesters; non-degree students with a relevant bachelor's degree can take it standalone.
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Graduate credit (3 credits)
Purdue states that INCOSE accepts SYS 52000 for academic equivalency of the INCOSE knowledge exam for ASEP and CSEP when taken for credit with a grade of 85% or higher. INCOSE's published Academic Equivalency list (checked 7 Nov 2026) includes Purdue University (Online) and links its entry directly to this course. Completion without credit, or below the stated grade, does not satisfy the requirement.
Certification relevance indicates subject-matter relevance only. It does not imply accreditation, formal alignment or endorsement by any certifying body.
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