Systems Engineering Leadership, Decision Making & Problem Solving
Apply systems engineering to how you lead and decide. The course covers systems-engineering processes and life cycle, organising teams, managing complex projects and software, requirements and architecture, and structured methods for wicked problems, using case-study exercises.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Engineers, scientists and managers dealing with complex systems
Learning objectives
- Apply systems engineering concepts to how you manage and lead
- Formulate complex problems and evaluate solutions with structured methods
Detailed content
- Introduction and life cycle
- Requirements and system architecture
- SE tools and techniques
- Leadership in SE
- Organising and teaming
- Project planning and risk management
- Software development
- Baseline and configuration management
- Applied systems thinking
- Wicked problems
- Problem definition and solution generation
- Evaluation metrics and trade studies
- Case-study exercises
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Systems engineering
- Leading SE teams
- Managing complex projects
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
- Fishbone and 5-Why workshop with evidence checks
- Aspects-and-impacts register for a real site
- Compliance-obligations review exercise
Tools and templates you keep
- 8D report and A3 templates
- Root-cause verification checklist
- Aspects/impacts significance matrix
- Legal register template
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
- ASQ Quality Improvement tools
- ISO 14001:2015
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
Frequently asked questions
How long is Systems Engineering Leadership, Decision Making & Problem Solving?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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