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Advanced Systems Engineering

The Advanced Systems Engineering course builds an advanced understanding of systems engineering concepts and their application across industries. Participants learn requirements engineering, acquisition-phase processes, verification and validation and how systems engineering is managed and adapted in practice.

Next Dates: 21 Jul; View more dates
Duration: 3 days
Delivery mode: In-person
Location: UNSW Canberra City

Price (AUD inc. GST): $3,390
Spots remaining: AVAILABLE

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Course summary

Systems engineering made easy

This course applies the latest International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and International Test and Evaluation Association approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems engineering. Participants will explore requirements engineering and management, alongside the tools and processes that support conceptual and preliminary system design, including stakeholder identification, system scoping, configuration management and interface control.

The course also examines the role of Test and Evaluation (T&E) within verification and validation, as well as the management of systems engineering processes across the system lifecycle. It also introduces variations on standard methodologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile SE, equipping participants with practical knowledge for modern systems development.

Who will benefit

Professionals who are involved in the planning, execution and delivery of projects which involve multiple stakeholders, numerous objectives and many components and who are familiar with the core concepts of SE. Examples of such projects include designing a new aircraft, developing an Enterprise Resource Planning software package, planning a large infrastructure project, developing a new learning package for an organisation or developing a new product which will be integrated into a wider system.
Due to the nature of systems, this course is applicable to a wide variety of industries including Logistics, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Security, Defence and more.

Course is suitable for

The course is designed for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge.

Delivered by experts

Grant Moran

Facilitator

Grant is a Chartered Professional Engineer with specialised expertise in delivering complex systems. He has extensive experience covering Defence related areas such as Electronic Warfare, Intelligence and Communications System while serving in the Royal Australian Navy as a Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer, in addition to hands-on experience in developing, deploying and maintaining complex software applications.
Currently, as an Industry Specialist at UNSW's Capability Systems Centre and Founder and CEO of Oscillo Labs, Grant applies his operational knowledge to address complex system integration and delivery challenges. With masters' degrees in Systems Engineering, Project Management and Capability Management, he brings practical insights into both technical and strategic aspects of modern complex system management and product development.

About the course

Your systems engineering adventure

This course covers the key functions, roles, design and use of systems based on the latest INCOSE SE Body of Knowledge and International Test and Evaluation Association practices. You’ll explore requirements engineering and management, conceptual and preliminary design processes, stakeholder identification, system scoping, configuration management, interface control and the tools used to support these activities.

The course also addresses Test and Evaluation (T&E) as part of verification and validation, overarching systems engineering process management throughout the system lifecycle and variations on standard methodologies such as Model-Based SE (MBSE) and Agile SE.

Why enrol in this course

Deepen systems expertise

Advance your understanding of systems engineering beyond the fundamentals and gain specialised skills in requirements engineering, verification and validation and lifecycle management.

Boost career capability

Equip yourself with the advanced tools and methodologies needed to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects across technology, defence, infrastructure and enterprise systems environments.

Expert guidance from industry practitioners

Learn from systems engineering professionals with real-world experience applying advanced systems methods in defence and industry contexts.

Key features

Advanced lifecycle focus

Explore advanced systems engineering activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements engineering, conceptual and preliminary design and systems integration.

Modern SE methodologies

Gain exposure to variations on standard systems engineering processes, such as model-based systems engineering and agile SE practices.

Verification & validation emphasis

Learn how to incorporate test and evaluation (T&E) into verification and validation programs to ensure systems meet needs and performance expectations.

Learning outcomes

Engineer systems like a pro

By completing this course, you will gain practical skills and knowledge in systems engineering, including requirements engineering, conceptual and preliminary design processes, configuration management, interface control and Test & Evaluation (T&E) practices. You will understand overarching systems engineering processes across the system lifecycle and be familiar with variations such as Model-Based SE and Agile SE.

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped to effectively manage systems engineering activities throughout the lifecycle of complex systems. You’ll have the ability to apply practical tools and methodologies to conceptualise, design and evaluate systems, lead or contribute to design and T&E processes and integrate modern approaches like MBSE and Agile SE into real-world projects.

Topics covered

The course applies the latest International Council on Systems Engineering, SE Body of Knowledge and International Test and Evaluation Association approaches and practices to describe the functions, roles, design and use of systems, including:

Requirements engineering and management for realising capable systems, including the various tools that can be used to elicit requirements
The processes undertaken as part of conceptual design activities including stakeholder identification, system scoping, requirements definition etc. and the methods and tools used to carry out these processes
The processes undertaken as part of preliminary design activities including configuration item identification, requirement allocation, interface management etc. and the methods and tools used to carry out these processes
The use of Test and Evaluation (T&E) as part of a wider V&V program including the identification, costs and benefits, and management of T&E
The overarching management of SE processes throughout the system lifecycle
Variations on the standard SE methodologies including Model Based SE and Agile SE