Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems

Explore state-of-the-art practices in systems engineering with the award-winning four-course online program from MIT xPRO.

Start Date

Start Date

February 3, 2025

Duration

Duration

4-5 weeks per course

(4 courses)

Price

Price

$3,999

or $1,179 per course

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MAKE BETTER ENGINEERING DECISIONS

Our world runs on increasingly complex systems. Engineers face a critical challenge in designing, managing, and optimizing these systems for the rapidly changing products of tomorrow.

Leveraging industry case studies and the latest thinking from MIT, this four-course online certificate program explores the newest practices in systems engineering, including how models can enhance system engineering functions and how systems engineering tasks can be augmented with quantitative analysis.

Over 13,000 professionals have taken this program and companies around the globe like Ford, the U.S. Navy, Shell, and Whirlpool are embracing this certification as a central part of their MBSE training and transformation.

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COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM

Architecture of Complex Systems

Architecture of Complex Systems

Address changes which induce, propagate, and amplify risk in the increasingly complex products and services they are required to develop.

Models in Engineering

Models in Engineering

Gain a comprehensive understanding of practical and conceptual modeling considerations.

Model-Based Systems Engineering: Documentation and Analysis

Model-Based Systems Engineering: Documentation and Analysis

Gain foundational knowledge of MBSE, discuss the management challenges of MBSE, and analyze best practices of MBSE in industry.

Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering

Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to determine when, where, and how to employ quantitative methods in systems engineering.

AFTER THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

Understand complex systems, the analysis of complex systems, and model management.

Articulate the benefits and challenges of Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Understand the basic principles of verifying and validating models.

Frame systems architecture as a series of decisions, which can be actively sorted, managed, and optimized to suit your organization’s needs.

Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the key aspects of systems engineering.

Provide constructive criticism on the system architecture representations of others, including checking for completeness and consistency.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

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

Engineers at original equipment manufacturers (OEM)

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

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MIT FACULTY AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Edward F. Crawley

Edward F. Crawley

Ford Professor of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT

Bruce G. Cameron

Bruce G. Cameron

Director of the System Architecture Lab and Lecturer in System Design Management, 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

Dov Dori

Dov Dori

Professor, Technion and MIT

Steven Eppinger

Steven Eppinger

General Motors LGO Professor of Management Science, MIT

Donna Rhodes

Donna Rhodes

Director, Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative, MIT

Adam Ross

Adam Ross

Research Scientist, MIT Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative

Warren Hoburg

Warren Hoburg

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

Greg Hyslop

Greg Hyslop

Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology, The Boeing Company

Lt. Col(s) Kate Cantu

Lt. Col(s) Kate Cantu

Commander, 45th LCSS, US Air Force

Christi A. Gau Pagnanelli

Christi A. Gau Pagnanelli

Director, Systems Engineering Boeing Defense, Space and Security, The Boeing Company

J. Robert Wirthlin

J. Robert Wirthlin

Senior Strategist for Vehicle Systems Engineering General Motors

Roy Primus

Roy Primus

Senior Principal Engineer, Combustion Systems Organization, General Electric

Hedley Apperly MSc (hons) MA

Hedley Apperly MSc (hons) MA

VP Solution Management MBSE, Solutions Group, PTC

Barclay Brown

Barclay Brown

Engineering Fellow, Raytheon

Matthias Kreimeyer

Matthias Kreimeyer

Head of Product Strategy & Product Management Truck, MAN Truck and Bus AG

2,425 Ratings on Four Courses

4.13 out of 5 stars

WHAT LEARNERS ARE SAYING

Over 13,000 professionals have taken this program and are now making better engineering decisions

Better credibility and reliability about your results and predictions

"Architecture and Systems Engineering Professional Certificate has motivated me about the need of system engineering in our daily work life. No matter in which field you are working, Systems Engineering techniques and principles can be easily applied to have better credibility and reliability about your results and predictions.”

Siddharth Kshirsagar

Siddharth Kshirsagar

System Performance Engineer, Cummins Inc.

I learned how to carry the weight of complex problems effectively

"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, it's the way you carry it". I learned how to "carry" the weight of complex problems effectively by applying "Systems Thinking". Thank you, MIT for offering this program."

Neena Rajan

Neena Rajan

Engineering Project Manager, Siemens - Healthcare

This program has helped me develop system level perspective

"This program has helped me develop the system level perspective necessary to decompose complex system architecture problems and solve them in ways that enable rapid prototyping to reach the optimum."

Ron Aditya

Ron Aditya

Spacecraft GNC Engineer, Lockheed Martin

Immediately applicable to projects

“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 program.”

Michael UY

Michael UY

Senior Principal Engineer, Northrup Grumman

Broad examples and practical activities

"I really appreciated how broad the examples were and the focus on practical activities and information that was broadly relevant outside of the classic industries that employ systems engineers."

Erin Ronayne Hinson

Erin Ronayne Hinson

Automation Engineering Manager, Illumina

RESOURCES

WEBINAR
Webinar

Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of MBSE

MIT's Dr. Bruce Cameron explores the scope and functions of MBSE and briefly addresses his MIT xPRO online program.

Wednesday, January 08, 2025
WEBINAR
Webinar

Inside MIT xPRO's Systems Engineering Online Certificate Program

MIT's Dr. Bruce Cameron discusses his MIT xPRO online program and answers participant questions live in this recent webinar.

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Webinar

How Systems Engineering Helped Whirlpool Become a Global Powerhouse

MIT's Dr. Bruce Cameron sits down with Whirlpool's Fernando Senger to discuss the organization's transformation.

The Upskilling Effect
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The Upskilling Effect: Survey Reveals Career Impact of MIT xPRO's Online Systems Engineering Certificate

A recent survey illustrates how MIT xPRO's Systems Engineering online program can result in major career advancement.

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The 3 Steps Ford Took to Improve Its Systems Engineering Approach

To improve efficiency, lower costs, and reduce error, Ford improved its Systems Engineering (SE) approach in three key ways.

Shell
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How Shell Used Systems Engineering to Improve Efficiency

Shell applied systems engineering principles to their efficiency improvement and energy transition plans in three key ways.

THE MIT XPRO LEARNING EXPERIENCE

We bring together an innovative pedagogy paired with world class faculty.

LEARN BY DOING

LEARN BY DOING

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

LEARN FROM OTHERS

LEARN FROM OTHERS

LEARN FROM OTHERS

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

LEARN ON DEMAND

LEARN ON DEMAND

LEARN ON DEMAND

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

REFLECT AND APPLY

REFLECT AND APPLY

REFLECT AND APPLY

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

DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUCCESS

Earn a Professional Certificate and 8.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

LEARN FROM THE BEST

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Gain insights from MIT faculty and industry experts and connect with your course team and faculty over discussion forums and a live webinar.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Learners from top companies have participated in this program, including the following

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JUSTIFY YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Many companies offer professional development benefits to their employees but sometimes starting the conversation is the hardest part of the process.

Use these talking points, stats, and email template to advocate for your professional development through MIT xPRO's Architecture and Systems Engineering online professional certificate program.

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PROPEL YOUR CAREER ON YOUR TERMS

Technology is accelerating at an unprecedented pace causing disruption across all levels of business. Tomorrow’s leaders must demonstrate technical expertise as well as leadership acumen in order to maintain a technical edge over the competition while driving innovation in an ever-changing environment.

MIT uniquely understands this challenge and how to solve it with decades of experience developing technical professionals. MIT xPRO’s online learning programs leverage vetted content from world-renowned experts to make learning accessible anytime, anywhere. Designed using cutting-edge research in the neuroscience of learning, MIT xPRO programs are application focused, helping professionals build their skills on the job.

Embrace change. Enhance your skill set. Keep learning. MIT xPRO is with you each step of the way.

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