Systems Engineering
Overview
The Systems Engineering workshop is a dynamic, hands-on three-day program that guides participants through the essential principles, processes, and practices of systems engineering. Led by industry expert Gareth Digby, this workshop blends theory with practical activities, empowering attendees to tackle real-world engineering challenges.
Throughout the workshop, you explore the full lifecycle of systems, from initial requirements gathering thru architecture development, system integration, to validation. Whether you’re new to systems engineering or seeking to deepen your expertise, this course provides a comprehensive foundation and actionable tools for success in diverse engineering domains.
Program Details
About Systems Engineering
The goal of this workshop is to equip participants with a holistic understanding of systems engineering, a discipline focused on the structured definition, management, and realization of complex systems. Systems engineering integrates people, processes, methodologies, and tools to deliver solutions that meet stakeholder needs, manage complexity, and ensure quality throughout the system lifecycle. The workshop emphasizes practical approaches over standards-based theory, fostering a vocabulary and mindset that can be applied across industries.
The Workshop
Participants engage in a series of interactive activities designed to build systems thinking, define system requirements, develop architectures, and manage engineering processes. The workshop uses a scenario-based approach, applying systems engineering principles to the design and deployment of a complex system. Attendees work collaboratively to create rich pictures, system context diagrams, block diagrams, and traceability matrices, gaining hands-on experience in every phase of the system lifecycle.
Course Content
Topics covered in the workshop include:
- Introduction to systems engineering and systems thinking
- System definition and requirements elicitation
- System architecture development (logical and physical)
- Component requirements specification
- System integration, verification, and validation
- Engineering management and lifecycle planning
- Stakeholder needs and responsibility assignment
- Trade studies and decision analysis
- Interface identification and documentation
- Configuration and data management
- Gateway reviews and project milestones
- Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) overview
Who Is This Course For?
This workshop is ideal for engineers, technologists, project managers, and professionals involved in the engineering, design, development, or management of complex systems. It is suitable for both newcomers and experienced practitioners seeking to formalize their systems engineering knowledge. Attendees will gain practical skills to:
- Define and manage system requirements
- Develop robust architectures and engineering processes
- Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and communication
- Apply systems thinking to solve complex problems
- Use workshop tools and techniques in their own projects and organizations