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The Certified Systems Engineer (GfSE)® is the certificate for individuals of the SE-ZERT program of the Gesellschaft für Systems Engineering (GfSE). The certificate attests to the competencies of the holder in the discipline of Systems Engineering. There are a total of three competency levels:
Level C: Understanding
Level B: Applying
Level A: Mastering
The first six Certified Systems Engineers (GfSE) worldwide successfully completed their training for preparation at oose.
The following topics are included in Level C of Systems Engineering:
Introduction to Systems Engineering (Overview, History, Terms, Process Models, ISO 15288, Industry Standards)
Cross-functional Functions (Logistic Support, Environmental Analysis, Human Systems Integration)
Operational Aspects and Disposal in Design (Operational Process, Maintenance Process, Disposal Process, Procurement, Supply, QM Process)
Conflict Management and Social Competence
FAQ Certified Systems Engineer (GfSE)
The examination is conducted by the independent individual certification body SE-TREC GmbH.
The four levels of SE-ZERT have different admission requirements. Level D is exclusively awarded by universities. For the entry-level C (understanding competency), the following prerequisites apply:
To be eligible for the examination, you must have completed technical training as a master or technician and have at least 5 years of professional experience, or a technical bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience, or a technical master's degree, Dipl. Ing FH, Dipl. Ing., with 1 year of professional experience.
For Level B (applying competency), the following applies:
To be eligible for the examination, you must have completed technical training as a master or technician and have at least 9 years of professional experience, or a technical bachelor's degree with 6 years of professional experience, or a technical master's degree, Dipl. Ing FH, Dipl. Ing., with 5 years of professional experience.
Certification for Level A (mastering competency) is achieved through the creation of a thesis; there are no preparation courses for this level.
The date and location of the examination are coordinated with the course participants. It is possible to take the examination online from home.
The examination lasts for 120 minutes.
The examination includes multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions.
No, you must complete training with a licensed training provider, such as oose eG. Information about our training can be found here: Preparation Course Certified Systems Engineer Level C Preparation Course Certified Systems Engineer Level B.
Yes, you must have been present for 80% to be admitted to the examination.
Yes, GfSE members receive discounts. Please contact us so that we can inform you about the conditions: info@oose.de.
If you successfully pass the Certified Systems Engineer (GfSE)® examination, you can also obtain the corresponding INCOSE certificate (ASEP for Level C and CSEP for Level B) upon payment of a processing fee. If you have already obtained an INCOSE certificate, you cannot apply for the corresponding GfSE certificate.
The training contents are based on the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook. In the courses of oose eG, in addition to the mandatory contents, advanced topics are also covered. This prepares participants optimally for both the examination and the handling of their project tasks.
