SEBoK

SEBoK, short for the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge, is an online, collaboratively developed reference for the field of systems engineering. It provides a comprehensive description of the concepts, processes, and practices that constitute the discipline and supports education, accreditation, and professional development. SEBoK is maintained as a living resource by the SE community, with contributions from practitioners, researchers, and educators, under the auspices of INCOSE and partner organizations.

The content is organized into Knowledge Areas (KAs) that cover foundations, life cycle processes, and cross-cutting topics. Core KAs include Foundations; Requirements; Architecture and System Design; System Integration and Verification; System Engineering Management; Life Cycle Models and Processes; MBSE; Risk and Reliability; Information and Data Management; and Ethics and Professional Practice.

Purpose and use: SEBoK functions as a common reference for formal curricula, certification training, and professional practice. It aligns with international standards such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 and ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207, and it helps practitioners interpret and apply these standards to real-world projects.

Access and governance: The SEBoK is accessible online and maintained through an editorial process that invites contributions from the community. It is widely used by students, educators, and professionals worldwide to build a shared understanding of systems engineering concepts and practices.