About this course
A beginner specialization of three courses: The Need for Systems Engineering (lifecycle phases and where systems engineering applies), Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process (specifications, requirements, functional analysis and decision support) and Systems Engineering and Program Management (risk identification and mitigation, and government contract types). Learners prepare an abbreviated preliminary design review for a real-world system. Self-paced on Coursera; the courses can also count towards CU Boulder's Master of Engineering in Engineering Management if admitted.
Course presenters may include
- William Van AttenUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Facilitator details as listed by the provider. Assignments may vary by scheduled course.
Course outline
- 01
The Need for Systems Engineering23 hours
- 02
Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process21 hours
- 03
Systems Engineering and Program Management15 hours
Certificate of completion
Coursera specialization certificate.
Foundations & practitioner development
Project Performance International
One-day seminar introducing systems engineering and the business case for it at enterprise, project and technical levels.
Course presenters may include: Robert Halligan, John Fitch, Richard Beasley
Foundation1 day
- Access
- Public enrolment · Private / corporate
- Delivery
- Face-to-face · Live online
Foundations & practitioner development
Scarecrow Consultants
Three-day introduction to systems engineering across the full lifecycle, taught through fantasy-themed team storytelling in which teams define, design and deliver a system.
Course facilitators may include: Jessica Korzeniowska
Foundation3 days
- Regions
- United Kingdom
- Access
- Public enrolment · Private / corporate
- Delivery
- Face-to-face · Live online
Technical management
Scarecrow Consultants
One-day examination of agile practices in physical systems engineering, their applicability and limitations, and the role of MBSE.
1 day
- Regions
- United Kingdom