Model-Based Systems Engineering: Documentation and Analysis

Course 3 of 4 in Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

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  • START DATE January 13, 2025 More Dates
  • TIME COMMITMENT 4-6 hours per week
  • DURATION 5 weeks
  • FORMAT Online
  • CEUs 2
  • PRICE $1,179

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Gain foundational knowledge of MBSE, discuss the management challenges of MBSE, and analyze best practices of MBSE in industry. View the week by week schedule here.

  • Identify the core tenets of MBSE and the situations in which it is recommended.
  • Distinguish the differences between MBSE and traditional systems engineering.
  • Choose an appropriate scope, define the purpose, and define the approach for an MBSE project.
  • Describe the intent and basic structure of SysML, and interpret a simple SysML model.
  • Critique a project’s implementation of MBSE using a set of criteria.
  • Build a model management plan.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

  • Aerospace, automotive, defense, consumer appliances, and manufacturing industry professionals

  • Engineers at original equipment manufacturers (OEM)

  • Any systems engineering professional, director, or senior manager looking to innovate and optimize their operational, manufacturing, and design systems

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HOW YOU WILL LEARN

  • Learning technique

    LEARN BY DOING

    Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.

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    LEARN FROM OTHERS

    Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples.

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    LEARN ON DEMAND

    Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.

  • Learning technique

    REFLECT AND APPLY

    Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.

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    DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

    Earn a Professional Certificate and 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT.

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    LEARN FROM THE BEST

    Gain insights from MIT faculty and industry experts from Boeing and NASA, US Air Force, GE, GM, Apple, MAN Truck, and Bus AG.

WHAT LEARNERS AND COMPANIES ARE SAYING

Siddharth Kshirsagar

Siddharth Kshirsagar, System Performance Engineer, Cummins Inc.

Architecture and Systems Engineering Professional Certificate has motivated me about the need of system engineering in our daily work life. No matter…

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Michael UY

Michael UY, Senior Principal Engineer, Northrup Grumman

It was a great program with many tangible working tools that were immediately applicable to projects I had going on during my time in the certificate…

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Neena Rajan

Neena Rajan, Engineering Project Manager, Siemens - Healthcare

If I had to borrow one quote to summarize what I gained from this course, it would be the quote by Lou Holtz: "It's not the load that breaks you down…

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Ron Aditya

Ron Aditya, Spacecraft GNC Engineer, Lockheed Martin

This program has helped me develop the system level perspective necessary to decompose complex system architecture problems and solve them in ways th…

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Martin Ryschka

Martin Ryschka, Production Manager, Allgaier de Puebla, Mexico

During my time studying for the MBSE course, I realized that the architecture of models begins where the engineering part ends.

Jorge Samayoa

Jorge Samayoa, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Georg Fischer Signet LLC

I believe [my new knowledge] will increase our ability to assure and deliver quality to our customers, streamline our development process and improve…

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Lori Strange

Lori Strange, Program Manager, BAE Systems

I can definitely say that I have learned more about Systems Engineering, decomposing a system, architectural frameworks, and roles of the System Arch…

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Nick Luther

Nick Luther, Staff Engineer, Plexus Corp

This course provides a structured way of thinking which I can apply to frame architectural and other critical decisions.

Clayton Smith

Clayton Smith, Aerodynamicist, General Atomics

I had high expectations and they were adequately met! The content was just what I'd hoped

Michael Richey

Michael Richey, Chief Learning Scientist, Associate Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company

The certificate [program] blends industry and academic expertise and represents a scalable solution for employers.

Barry O'Reilly

Barry O'Reilly, Founder, Black Tulip Technology

I loved the course, even if it was intimidating to study with so many “real engineers”. I’m using what I learned to change the way we do architecture…

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Jordan Tuzsuzov

Jordan Tuzsuzov, Chief Engineer, Visteon Corporation

How to think holistically for the system, to design, model, compose and decompose it - this is what I have learned with MIT's "Architecture and Syste…

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MIT FACULTY AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Bruce G. Cameron

Bruce G. Cameron

Director of the System Architecture Lab, MIT

Olivier L. de Weck

Olivier L. de Weck

Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering Systems, MIT, Editor-in-Chief of Systems Engineering, INCOSE Fellow

Donna Rhodes

Donna Rhodes

Director, Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative, MIT

Adam Ross

Adam Ross

Research Scientist, MIT Socio-technical Systems Research Center Co-Founder, MIT Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative (SEARI)

Warren Hoburg

Warren Hoburg

Boeing Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and NASA Astronaut

COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM

To earn a Professional Certificate, you must complete the four courses in the program. For those who do not want to commit to the full program, courses can be taken on an individual basis. Savings apply when enrolling into the full program.

Architecture of Complex Systems Architecture of Complex Systems

Course 1 of 4 in Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

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Models in Engineering Models in Engineering

Course 2 of 4 in Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

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Model-Based Systems Engineering: Documentation and Analysis Model-Based Systems Engineering: Documentation and Analysis

Course 3 of 4 in Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

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Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering

Course 4 of 4 in Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

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