Become a Certified Systems Software Integrator
The credential built for professionals who integrate software into physical systems, and the employers who need to know they can trust the person doing it.
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The Systems Software Integrator certification is built for professionals working at the intersection of code and physical infrastructure; professionals integrating systems, managing deployment pipelines, and ensuring the software running critical infrastructure is secure, tested, and accountable. Earning your SSI certifies that you have demonstrated competency in the critical areas needed to perform this job.
Eligibility: |
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+3 years of relevant experience |
+6 years of relevant experience |
Successful candidates must submit an application, which includes a work history description that documents and meets specific industry related experience. Once earned, certification must be maintained through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and recertified every three years.
System integration responsibilities are often split across a dozen or more job titles — with no single person accountable for whether the integration is secure, tested, and maintained. SSI certification establishes a defined standard of competency for the professionals doing this work, and gives employers a credential they can point to when it matters.
The SSI exam tests real competency across four domains critical to secure, well-managed system integration.
| Content Domain | % of Examination |
| Program Management — documentation, project timelines, cost estimation, resource coordination, system commissioning, version control, requirement identification | approximately 31 - 38% |
| Quality Assurance — test plan development and execution, environment validation, deliverable management | approximately 17 - 20% |
| System Integration — component integration, framework selection, care/custody/control processes, systems engineering design | approximately 16 - 20% |
| Risk Mitigation — risk analysis and mitigation, vendor evaluation, functional safety, stakeholder risk management, cybersecurity posture evaluation, continuous improvement | approximately 26 - 32% |
Exam Logistics:
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Application fee: $490
Applications are submitted through NICET's official certification portal, where you'll create an account, document your qualifying experience, and complete your application.
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- What happens after I pass the exam?
- NICET awards certification. You may download a certificate from your NICET portal, access to a digital credential for sharing on social media, and may request a hardcopy certificate suitable for framing.
- Is there a retake policy, and what does it cost?
- Policy 20 - NICET - Failed tests may be rescheduled for examination after a 30-day period has elapsed. Retesting will be limited to a maximum of three attempts in any 12-month span. The retesting fee is the same as the exam fee.
- How long does certification last, and what's required to renew it?
- Certification is valid for three years and requires that you earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to recertify. Once you are certified, you should begin tracking CPD activities according to a pre-established point scale. At the end of the three-year certification period, you must demonstrate your professional growth by documenting 90 CPD points for each certification. Recertify - NICET
- Can I apply if I don't have a bachelor's degree?
- Yes, candidates without a bachelor’s degree must
- How long does the application review process take?
- Completed applications, including receipt of transcripts are reviewed within 30 days.