Executing and Improving System Design
Course ID: CESYS506Learn how to hand off a design for production, verify quality, and continuously improve your system design to reduce waste and gain cost efficiencies.
Description
In the previous courses in this certificate program, you have explored product and service design from the early concept stage through verification and risk management. In Executing and Improving System Design, you’ll learn how to hand off a design to production. Having developed the architecture of system design, you will now need to make sure it is properly executed, that your performance criteria are met, and that process waste is minimized.
No company can afford to waste time, resources, and inventory—or deal with quality problems, product recalls, and lawsuits. To successfully field a perfect product or service while minimizing the risks and staying within tight parameters, it’s imperative to know how to ensure a smooth handoff from development to production.
This course, authored by Professor Peter Jackson of Cornell’s Systems Engineering Program, will teach you how to master and re-use your knowledge of system design, enabling you to be faster and more innovative the next time you go through the product development process.
Managers know that the most valuable aspect of strategy is execution. Whether your role is to oversee product development or you’re responsible for technical outputs, this course will complete your system design education and give you the tools you need for a successful handoff to production. The knowledge you gain will put you in control of the process, allowing you to track and manage your design through every stage of execution, knowing just what to expect at any point.
As the final course in the certificate program, you will emerge with a functional and customized system design plan—which you’ve used in every course and which can now be applied to your own business.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is indispensable for individuals involved with the design, development, and production of products, and service implementations. This includes engineers, project managers, marketing and product line managers, design managers and others who come into contact with system design processes. It is also appropriate for hands-on executives whose companies rely on maintaining a competitive advantage with their products and/or services.Enrollment
To register, contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-326-7635 (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
May 19, 2010
June 30, 2010
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Course Format
eCornell takes a problem-based approach to learning, and our courses are built around realistic case studies and scenarios. All courses are self-paced, and are facilitated by an eCornell instructor, who leads the online discussions and is available to answer any questions about the course content.
This course contains the following modules:
- Executing the Design
- The Process of Getting Design Right
- Schedule the Project and Track the Progress
- Identify Dependencies and Deliverables
- Create the Schedule and Conduct Reviews
- Iterating and Tailoring the Design Process
- Iterate for Success
- Iterate by Level
- Develop a Systems View
Benefits to the Learner
Learners who complete this course will be able to:
- Execute a design through scheduling and tracking
- Use process iteration to refine and perfect the design
- Tailor the Getting Design Right process for your use
Authoring Faculty
Peter L. Jackson Ph.D., Professor, DirectorSponsoring School
Cornell University’s College of EngineeringTotal Learning Time
6 hours over a period of two weeks.Certificate Information
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Students who purchased this course also purchased:- Thinking Through the Structure of System Design
- Ensuring the Success of Product and Service Design
- Exploring the Design Space and Optimizing the Design
Project Management Institute Professional Development Units
This course qualifies for 6.00 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for Professional Project Managers (PMPs) seeking ongoing education and professional development for continuing certification. eCornell is a Global Registered Education Provider of PMI. PDUs are designated as Category 3.
Technical Requirements
With all eCornell courses, access is easy. Participants only need a computer and an Internet connection. To view specific technology requirements, visit our Technology Requirements page.
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