Systems Engineering

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Old Dominion University, in partnership with Reed Integration, Inc., presents a certificate program in systems engineering. Each Class has 24 contact hours/ 2.4 CEU"s

Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary, collaborative process that manages the technical aspects of a project and focuses on defining the problem before solving it. This professional certificate program provides participants with the essential systems engineering tools and techniques necessary to achieve balanced and successful life-cycle system solutions


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Professional Certificate in Systems Engineering is designed for managers, engineers, scientists, analysts, project managers, program managers, and executives at all organizational levels seeking a solid, practical knowledge of systems engineering methods and processes

This Program Offers:

  • Detailed instruction of SE methods mixed with in-class exercises
  • Real-life examples incorporated throughout
  • Group projects to conclude and demonstrate knowledge
  • Preparation for INCOSE CSEP exam
  • Eligibility to apply for graduate credit with ODU"s Master"s in Engineering Management (SE Focus) degree program
  • Customized schedule formats for on-site training

5 Mandatory Courses

1) Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
Participants learn about the overall systems engineering process including:
planning, requirements development, architecture definition and synthesis, verification and validation and process controls such as

  • configuration management,
  • risk management,
  • design reviews and
  • technical performance measures.

An introduction to System of Systems approaches is also provided.

2) Requirements Management for System Integration

 Participants learn to:

  • capture and define requirements from a variety of sources,
  • generate clear and complete requirement statements,
  • perform requirements analysis and derivation,
  • establish traceability,
  • conduct a System Requirements Review, and
  • manage requirements via electronic methods.
  • Compliance verification planning is initiated with the development of each requirement statement.

3) Concept and Architecture Development
Participants will gain knowledge on:

 

  • development of functional architectures,
  • allocation and flowdown of requirements to architecture elements,
  • synthesis of functional architectures into system physical configurations,
  • implementation of trade study methods, and
  • definition and control of interfaces.

4) Integration, Verification, and Validation
Participants learn the importance of implementing a solid, continuous compliance verification program to provide validation of system functionality and to support system integration activities. The methods included are:

  • verification planning,
  • definition of verification methods,
  • roll-up of compliance activities,
  • implementation of test, analysis, inspection, and demonstration methods, and
  • performance of step-by-step system integration processes.
  • Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) and Final Project

Participants implement skills learned throughout the program courses by completing an extensive project assignment that includes development of a SEMP, application of the systems engineering process methods and presentation of their work

Electives (Choose 1 to complete the Certificate)
Advanced Risk Management with Safety Analysis
Participants learn multiple options for implementing risk management processes that include the following steps:

  • Planning,
  • Identification
  • Assessment/Analysis
  • Response/Mitigation
  • Reporting, Tracking, and Closure.

An introduction to safety analysis methods as a means of risk identification is included. These methods are Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Hazards Analysis.


Modeling and Simulation
Participants learn essentials of model development, application, and simulation methods. Software is provided to support implementation of techniques as they are learned. Special emphasis can be placed on military modeling and simulation approaches to support current demands for these tools in the defense industry.