Version 1.0 of the New INCOSE Competency Framework

Abstract

Abstract The next major evolution of the INCOSE Competency Framework (ICF) is Version 1.0. This paper describes the major sections of the ICF Version 1.0 document. The main section of the document is the competency framework structure which has evolved into five competence groups and 36 core competence areas across five levels of proficiency. Because this is a role‐based competency framework, another major section is a guide to role definition that describes the typical roles systems engineers may assume. This paper also describes how the Competency Framework relates to the Systems Engineering processes as described in the INCOSE SE Handbook, 4 th Ed. A subsequent section of the ICF Version 1.0 document provides use cases for the framework with a detailed look at recruitment, candidate assessment, education program improvement, resources for professional development, curriculum alignment, and career path development. The document also includes a section that explains how to tailor the competency framework to suit using organizations. The paper concludes by exploring the next steps to successfully publish and review Version 1.0 of the new INCOSE Competency Framework.