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Systems Software Integrator (SSI) Certification

Professional certification for integration of software into physical systems.

Licensing authority: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies · Application information

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Systems Software Integrator (SSI) Exam
Attestation
Accept the NICET Conditions of Application, affidavit and Code of Ethics; accept the examination NDA before testing.
Education And Experience
{"anyOf":[{"education":"Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university","relevantExperienceYears":3,"transcripts":"Official transcripts sent directly to NICET by the issuing college or university."},{"education":"High school diploma, GED or Associate's degree","relevantExperienceYears":6,"transcripts":"Not required for this experience/education alternative."}]}
Evidence Claim Ids
["ssi-route-adoption","ssi-registration"]
Residence
Only applicants living in the United States will be approved.
Scheduling
Submit payment and obtain application approval after work-experience review and receipt of applicable transcripts before scheduling. Choose a six-month testing window and an available Pearson testing-center appointment through the NICET portal; complete appointment confirmation and receive the Pearson confirmation email.
Work History
Document each position held and relevant responsibilities in all four SSI competency domains in the applicant's own words; cumulative relevant work experience is required. Full-time basis is 40 hours per week for 50 weeks per year, with no extra experience credit beyond 2000 hours per year.

Systems Software Integrator (SSI) Exam

Provider
Pearson testing centers
Format
Computer-based, proctored examination; selected answers may include multiple correct responses and picture-based click responses.
Exam questions
Total questions: 112.
Time limit
115 minutes; the program page allows an additional 10 minutes for the introductory tutorial.
Exam fee
$490 application fee
Examination outline

The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • Program Management — Official range: 31–38% (Practice allocation: 34.5%)
    • Manage documentation
    • Manage project timelines
    • Estimate projected costs
    • Coordinate resources
    • Commission integrated systems
    • Maintain version control
    • Identify project requirements and specifications
  • Quality Assurance — Official range: 17–20% (Practice allocation: 18.5%)
    • Develop test plan
    • Validate environment configuration
    • Execute test plan
    • Manage deliverables
  • System Integration — Official range: 16–20% (Practice allocation: 18%)
    • Integrate components
    • Determine relevant frameworks
    • Determine care, custody, and control process
    • Design system engineering
  • Risk Mitigation — Official range: 26–32% (Practice allocation: 29%)
    • Analyze Risk
    • Evaluate vendors
    • Determine functional safety
    • Mitigate risk
    • Manage stakeholder risk
    • Evaluate cybersecurity posture
    • Engage in continuous improvement and modifications
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