Systems Engineering Fundamentals

Systems Engineering Fundamentals - Online, 8 weeks

$1,599 per student

Join UConn’s eight-week course to gain the tools to build cost-effective, reliable, and resilient systems.

Flexible online format with a weekly lunchtime live virtual session* featuring live expert discussions.
Instruction from UConn faculty at the Pratt & Whitney Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering
Master essential systems engineering vocabulary and methods
Apply concepts through hands-on practice and real-world examples

Who Should Enroll:

Designed for engineers and technical professionals seeking a practical foundation in systems engineering, this course explores how systems thinking can be used to define problems, develop requirements, architect solutions, and manage complex engineering systems throughout their lifecycle. Participants will gain an understanding of both the technical and management processes that contribute to successful system development and operation.

Course Outline & Schedule:

Week 0: Introduction Week
Week 1: Introduction to Systems Engineering
Week 2: Systems Thinking and Defining the Problem
Week 3: Systems Engineering and Requirements
Week 4: Control Functionality
Week 5: Defining Terminology & Goals, Qualification Approach, Validation, and Verification
Week 6: Technical Management Processes, Relating Systems Engineering to Project and Program Management, Business Leaders to Technical Leaders
Week 7: Technical Management Processes

*Live Lunchtime Sessions- one per week!

HR and Engineering Leaders-if you're interested in learning more for your company, contact Lisa Reinhardt:

Email: lisa.reinhardt@uconn.edu
Telephone: 860-486-5955