Program Overview

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Advanced Systems Engineering Certificate

The Advanced Systems Engineering Certificate is designed to boost confidence and expertise in systems engineering. This certificate allows individuals to add four electives to the Systems Engineering Certificate, helping to improve skills and career prospects.

Overview

The Advanced Systems Engineering Certificate is ideal for those who want to increase their proficiency in systems architecture, build knowledge of human, optical, or cyber systems, or learn how to heighten creativity. The certificate enables individuals to develop a systematic approach to managing and completing projects, from engineers to program and project managers.

Program Requirements

• Effective January 2015, courses can only be applied to one certificate. If a core course for a certificate has already been applied to a previously-awarded certificate, then an additional elective must be taken.
• Certificates must be completed within 6 years; courses completed more than 6 years ago may not be applied toward certificate.
• All courses applied to a certificate program must be taken from Georgia Tech.
• This certificate does not require an application.

How it Works

• Most certificate courses are offered in classroom locations around the U.S.
• Individuals can also inquire about training at their location.
• Cost: The cost of a certificate program is determined by the course load. Individuals can calculate their total by identifying the courses needed and tallying individual course fees. Some programs offer discounts for course bundling.
• Registration: Individuals select a certificate program, review the requirements, and determine their timeline for completion. They can add courses to their shopping cart for purchase as they are ready to take them, or as a bundle if desired.
• Completion: Certificates must be completed within six years. After successful completion of most individual courses, a Certificate of Course Completion will be sent. After successful completion of all required courses, individuals can request a transcript and program certificate audit. Upon verification, GTPE will email the transcript and mail the Certificate of Program Completion.

Why Choose a Certificate?

Professional Certificates are ideal for developing new skills and building deep expertise in a specialized area. They allow individuals to update their professional profile, advance their career, or broaden their knowledge base.

• Certificates are an “anytime” credential: Individuals can start anytime - after graduation or later in their career - and gain deeper know-how in a specific area without the commitment to a degree.
• Certificates demonstrate commitment: The dedication of time to earn a certificate demonstrates that an individual is committed to achieving a higher standard of professional knowledge in their industry.
• Certificates provide immediate “ROE”: Georgia Tech learners master real-world skills and apply them to their career the day after completion.
• Certificates stand out on your resume: A Georgia Tech credential carries the professional weight to give individuals a competitive edge.

Who Should Attend

This certificate is designed for anyone who wants to gain advanced knowledge of how to use an effective and systematic approach to manage and complete projects, from engineers to program and project managers, and more.

How You Will Benefit

• Learn how to build skills to meet the needs of your teams and your customers.
• Increase your project management skills along with your ability to meet deadlines and budget requirements while reducing risk.
• Increase the productivity of yourself and your team to gain a competitive edge in your industry.
• Establish and deepen contacts with peers and others throughout industry and government.
• Earn a recognized industry credential.

Course Offerings

Requirement A

• Systems Engineering Certificate

Requirement B (choose four)

• Creativity Hacks - Psychology and Tools for Creative Thinking (DEF 4516P): This course explores how to substantially improve individual creativity skills.
• Cybersecurity: A Systems Approach (DEF 4513P): This course explores information security vulnerabilities and how to approach cybersecurity resilience as a complex system.
• Design of Experiments (DOE) I: Introduction to DOE (DEF 5003P): This course covers the smarter, faster way to uncover deeper insights, optimize conditions, and drive innovation at lightning speed.
• Fundamentals of Cyber Systems Test and Evaluation (DEF 4603P): This course approaches test and evaluation (T&E) from the perspective of Department of Defense (DoD) practitioners.
• Fundamentals of Systems Architecting (DEF 4511P): This course discovers the fundamental concepts of systems architecting as a critical part of systems engineering and development.
• Introduction to Human Systems Integration (DEF 4504P): This course addresses human-related issues in system development in an integrated manner.
• Modeling and Simulation for Systems Engineering (DEF 4003P): This course covers the process of designing a model of a system and conducting experiments to understand the behavior of the system.
• Optical Systems Engineering (DEF 8110P): This course emphasizes first-order, system-level estimates of optical performance.
• Scientific Principles of Test and Evaluation (DEF 5006P): This course covers the application of test and evaluation (T&E) to systems or products and highlights the statistical methods that are most useful in that application.
• SysML 101 - Model-Based Engineering Fundamentals: Understanding SysML Models (DEF 4508P): This course covers the essentials of OMG SysML, a general-purpose modeling language for developing complex systems.
• SysML 201 - Model-Based Engineering Fundamentals: Creating SysML Models (DEF 4509P): This course takes model-based engineering skills to the next level by learning to implement essential concepts through hands-on exercises.
• SysML 621 - Model Authoring Problems (MAP) and Intermediate Modeling Patterns (DEF 4553P): This course builds on SysML 101/201 and covers modeling patterns and anti-patterns for each SysML concept area.

Inactive Courses

The following courses are no longer offered but still apply if completed within the six-year rule:

• Advanced Problem Solving Methods (DEF 4506P)
• Applied Systems Engineering Laboratory (DEF 4512P)
• Military Power and Energy Needs for the Future (DEF 0100P)
• SysML 105 — Model User Concepts and OCSMP Level 1 Exam Preparation (DEF 4510P)
• SysML 205 — Model Builder Fundamental Concepts and OCSMP Level 2 Exam Preparation (DEF 4515P)
• Systems Design and Analysis (DEF 4502P)

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