Systems Engineering: Requirements, Architecture & V&V

Name: Systems Engineering: Requirements, Architecture and V&V
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Master practical methods to capture requirements, design robust architectures, and plan effective verification & validation

Systems Engineering: Requirements, Architecture & V&V

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Duration: 1 Week
Format: Classroom
Cities: Marbella, Geneva, Toronto, Trabzon, Vienna, Abu Dhabi and more
Next session: 18 – 22 October 2026, Marbella
Average fee: 7,550 €

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Course Overview

The Systems Engineering Training Course: Requirements, Architecture & V&V is a practical 1-week program designed to help participants understand and apply the core principles of systems engineering across complex technical, engineering, infrastructure, software, and technology-based projects. This course provides a structured approach to defining stakeholder needs, developing clear system requirements, designing system architecture, managing interfaces, planning integration, and conducting verification and validation activities.

Unlike general project management training, this course focuses on the technical discipline of building systems that work as intended in real operational environments. Participants will learn how to manage the full system life cycle, from concept definition and requirements analysis to architecture development, integration, testing, technical reviews, deployment, and operational support.

The course uses references and concepts aligned with recognized systems engineering materials such as the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 system life cycle processes, INCOSE systems engineering guidance, MIT systems engineering course materials, MBSE resources, and technical review frameworks. Through case studies, exercises, and practical workshops, participants will learn how to reduce technical risk, improve traceability, control system interfaces, and support successful delivery of complex systems.

Target Audience

Systems Engineers
Project Engineers
Technical Project Managers
Engineering Managers
Solution Architects
System Analysts
Business Analysts involved in technical systems
Integration Engineers
Test and Validation Engineers
Requirements Engineers

Targeted Organizational Departments

Engineering and Technical Departments
Project Management Office
Systems Engineering Teams
Research and Development
Product Development
IT and Digital Transformation
Infrastructure and Operations
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Testing and Validation Teams
Risk Management
Configuration and Change Control

Targeted Industries

Aerospace and Defense
Oil and Gas
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Transportation and Rail
Infrastructure and Construction
Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Software and Digital Systems
Government and Public Sector
Healthcare Technology
Automotive and Mobility
Mining and Heavy Industry
Engineering Consulting
Research and Development Organizations

Course Offerings

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role and value of systems engineering in complex projects.
Apply systems thinking to analyze technical problems and system behavior.
Define stakeholder needs and convert them into system requirements.
Write clear, measurable, testable, and traceable requirements.
Develop logical and physical system architecture.
Identify and manage system interfaces and dependencies.
Apply trade-off analysis to support technical decision-making.
Understand the basics of Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Plan system integration, verification, and validation activities.
Use technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, and PCA.
Manage risk, configuration, change control, and technical baselines.
Prepare a practical systems engineering plan for a complex project.

Training Methodology

This course uses a practical, application-focused training methodology designed for professionals working on complex systems and technical projects. The program combines instructor-led explanations, real-world examples, group discussions, templates, and hands-on exercises to help participants move from theory to implementation.

Participants will work through the full systems engineering life cycle, beginning with stakeholder needs and system context, then progressing into requirements development, architecture, interface management, integration, verification, validation, and technical governance. Each day includes practical activities such as writing requirements, building traceability links, mapping system interfaces, conducting trade-off analysis, and preparing verification and validation plans.

The course also includes case studies from sectors such as aerospace, infrastructure, IT, energy, telecom, transport, and industrial engineering. These case studies help participants understand how systems engineering reduces technical failures, improves project outcomes, and supports better decision-making. The final workshop allows participants to apply the course concepts by preparing a practical systems engineering plan for a sample complex project.

Course Toolbox

1-week instructor-led training program
Practical systems engineering exercises
Requirements writing workshop
System architecture and interface mapping activities
Verification and validation planning exercises
Case studies from engineering, IT, infrastructure, and technology projects
Group discussion and technical review simulations
Course workbook and reference materials
Certificate of completion
Optional end-of-course assessment

Course Agenda

Day 1: Foundations of Systems Engineering

Topic 1: Introduction to Systems Engineering and Complex Systems
Topic 2: Systems Thinking and Whole-System Perspective
Topic 3: Systems Engineering Life Cycle Models
Topic 4: Stakeholder Needs and Mission Objectives
Topic 5: Systems Engineering Processes and Deliverables
Topic 6: Role of the Systems Engineer
Reflection & Review: Review systems engineering fundamentals and life cycle roles.

Day 2: Requirements Engineering and System Definition

Topic 1: Stakeholder Requirements Elicitation
Topic 2: Translating Needs into System Requirements
Topic 3: Writing Clear and Testable Requirements
Topic 4: Requirements Validation and Baseline Control
Topic 5: Requirements Traceability and Change Control
Topic 6: Common Requirements Failures
Reflection & Review: Review requirements quality, traceability, and change control.

Day 3: System Architecture, Design, and Trade-Off Analysis

Topic 1: Functional Analysis and System Decomposition
Topic 2: Logical and Physical Architecture
Topic 3: Interface Identification and Control
Topic 4: Design Constraints and Technical Risks
Topic 5: Trade-Off Studies and Decision Analysis
Topic 6: Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering
Reflection & Review: Review architecture, interfaces, and trade-off decisions.

Day 4: Integration, Verification, Validation, and Technical Reviews

Topic 1: System Integration Planning
Topic 2: Verification Methods and Techniques
Topic 3: Validation Against Stakeholder Needs
Topic 4: Test Planning and Acceptance Criteria
Topic 5: Technical Reviews: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA, PCA
Topic 6: Defects, Nonconformities, and Corrective Actions
Reflection & Review: Review integration, V&V, and technical review readiness.

Day 5: Systems Engineering Management and Practical Application

Topic 1: Systems Engineering Management Plan
Topic 2: Risk, Configuration, and Interface Management
Topic 3: Technical Performance Measures
Topic 4: System Transition and Operational Support
Topic 5: Lessons Learned from Complex Projects
Topic 6: Final Workshop: Build a Systems Engineering Plan
Reflection & Review: Review key lessons and finalize the systems engineering plan.

FAQ

What specific qualifications or prerequisites are needed for participants before enrolling in the course?

Participants should have a basic understanding of engineering projects, technical systems, project life cycles, product development, IT systems, infrastructure, or operations. Prior experience in engineering, project management, system analysis, technical design, testing, integration, quality assurance, or product development is recommended but not mandatory. This course is suitable for professionals who work with complex systems and want to strengthen their knowledge of requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and validation.

How long is each day's session, and is there a total number of hours required for the entire course?

Each day's session is generally structured to last around 4–5 hours, including breaks, discussions, case studies, and practical activities. The total course duration spans one week, with approximately 20–25 hours of instruction.

How This Course is Different from Other Systems Engineering Courses

This course is designed as a practical and complete introduction to systems engineering for professionals working on complex technical projects. It does not focus only on theory or project management; instead, it connects systems thinking with real engineering activities such as requirements development, architecture design, interface control, integration planning, verification, validation, and technical reviews.

The course is different because it gives participants a structured view of the full system life cycle, from stakeholder needs and mission objectives to system transition and operational support. It also includes practical workshops, case studies, and exercises that help participants apply systems engineering tools directly to real project situations.

The course is especially valuable for organizations that need to reduce technical risk, improve requirements quality, control interfaces, manage system complexity, and ensure that delivered systems meet operational needs.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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