Thinking Through the Structure of System Design
Course ID: CESYS504Learn how to embark on the detailed design of a product or service by presenting detailed information to development teams.
Description
The best idea in the world is worth nothing to your business if it can’t be executed. Getting execution right begins with giving design and development teams the precise information they need to move from the inputs—functions, requirements, interfaces, and components—to a finished product or service.A concept cannot be handed off unless the system design has been revisited to make certain that you can summarize its behavior, understand how the system interacts with its subsystems, and manage and predict the different changes that the system will undergo. Communicating this information clearly to all design stakeholders can be challenging.
In this course, authored by Professor Peter Jackson of Cornell’s Systems Engineering Program, you will learn how to speak that common language, remove ambiguity from the design process, and ensure a smooth handoff from the concept design team to those who will execute the concept.
You will emerge from this course with a rigorous understanding of your role in the handoff from concept to design. A wide array of stakeholders (from engineers to managers) are involved in this transition, and the successful launch of a product or service requires an understanding of the language and processes of architecture. Through this course, you’ll acquire a detailed, point-by-point knowledge of the design architecture process and come one step closer to going to market with a winning product or service.
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:
- Designing System Behavior and Functional Control
- Get the System Architecture Right
- Map Behaviors and Set Targets
- Extract Functional Requirements
- Design the Functional Control
- Designing the Structure
- Analyze Subsystem Interfaces
- Allocate Technical Performance Targets
Benefits to the Learner
Learners who complete this course will be able to:
- Describe your product or service in a way that enables teams of people to work together on its design
- Apply the sequence of behavior-function-structure to the development of systems design
Authoring Faculty
Peter L. Jackson Ph.D., Professor, DirectorSponsoring School
Cornell University’s College of EngineeringCertificate Information
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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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