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SAIC IT and Training Services (ITTS) Program Course

Introduction to Systems Engineering Course #SMS702
Time	Two-Day Class 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a one-hour lunch, which is on your own.
Course Description	This two-day course will introduce students to the principles of Systems engineering (SE). After completion of the course, students will be able to implement SE processes, tools, and techniques in the design and development of products and services
Course Main Topics	Introduction to Systems Engineering SE, Think The Big Picture Agenda Course Material Course Objectives We Live in an "Age of Systems" Who Can Use the Systems Engineering Model? Important Organizations DoD; NASA; INCOSE; SEI; IEEE; EIA; ISO; PMI Categories of Systems A View of a System System Hierarchy System Characteristics System Complexity Systems Strategy Lack of Uniform Understanding of SE at the Organization Level Lack of Uniform Understanding of SE in the Community-at-Large System Description Overview of SE & Models The System Life Cycle Systems Engineering Definitions Systems Engineering [INCOSE] Systems Engineering [IEEE] Systems Engineering [EIA] Why Systems Engineering? Views of Systems Engineering Technical Orientation Management Orientation Systems Engineering Models Top-down/Bottom-up System Development Process Waterfall Model Spiral Model The V Model Systems Engineering Principles Why Focus on Processes? What Happens When We Ignore Systems Engineering? Characteristics of Successful Systems Engineers How Can We Perform Better Systems Engineering? SE & Requirements Management SE & Risk Management Risk Management (PRM) Process Architecture Quality Management (PQM) Process Architecture Configuration Management Process
Fees & Dates	See schedule for class fees and dates. Fees include tuition for the class and course material and must be paid in full before class date. Note: Last day for cancellation of reservations for a full refund is 10 business days prior to class start date.
General Information	Prerequisite: None.
Course Material	Each student will receive: Textbook SAIC Official Course Completion Certificate
Payment Methods	DoD Form 1556 Money Orders, Purchase Orders SAIC Charge Number for SAIC employees Company Checks Company Visa, MasterCard, IMPAC Card

To register for this seminar, complete one registration form per participant. Fax completed registration form to the SAIC ITTS Program at 757-826-6017.

A registration confirmation will be e-mailed to you five (5) business days before scheduled class date. For more information or if you have questions, please call us at 757-896-7128.

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