Education and Training
“Education and training are lifetime endeavors by which Systems Engineers of the future must be actively engaged.”
INCOSE Vision 2025 Imperative - Enhance EDUCATION and TRAINING to grow a SYSTEMS ENGINEERING WORKFORCE that meets the increasing demand. The worldwide demand for systems engineering in all application domains is increasing the need for high quality systems engineering education and training.
In support of this imperative, INCOSE Chesapeake recognizes the importance of convenient access to educational and training resources for its members. The following training vendors have aligned with INCOSE Chesapeake in offering their services at a discount. For each member enrolled, INCOSE Chesapeake will also receive a donation in support the Chapter's mission.
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Systems Engineering Workshops
As a service to our members we offer training workshops in various Systems Engineering topics. For those interested in a training session, please check our these scheduled events. If you have a proposal or idea for a SE Workshop, please reach out to our Programs Director, programs@incose-cc.org, for more information.
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Systems Engineering Masters Programs ... A few to Consider
DISCLAIMER: INCOSE Chesapeake Chapter supports continued education and provides information on Systems Engineering Masters Programs as a courtesy to our community. The Chapter does not endorse any particular program or curriculum.
Why Systems Engineering is Important!
According to CNNMoney.com the best job in America for 2009 is a: Systems Engineer. The article mentions "some jobs might also require certification as a certified systems engineering professional (CSEP)."
Of course we couldn't agree more. After all, Systems Engineers play a critical role in the technical management, development, and acquisition of complex technology systems. They are the professionals responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing group efforts that translate operational need into technology solution, and whose tools and skills determine whether a system will meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. Because systems engineers are central to a technology solution's success, they are in great demand by industry and government.
IEEE Spectrum recently published an article that highlights the need for a stronger and more vibrant Systems Engineering profession. The lead article outlined the woes and tribulations of DoD's Weapons Acquisitions System. The article is appropriately called: "What's Wrong with Weapons Acquisitions?"
This article explains how Systems Engineers are the key components to the process. Only problem is there are way too few. "Another factor contributing to program failure is the shortage of technically trained people, especially systems engineers. A systems engineer translates technical needs into an overall system architecture that creates the best operational capability at the most affordable cost. As a project proceeds and goals or needs shift, systems engineers have to determine the difficult but necessary cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs to keep everything on track. As programs get bigger and more complex, the need for rigorous systems engineering increases."