The expanding complexity of providing products and services in a worldwide marketplace with a global workforce has fueled an increase in demand for Systems Engineers. Rated by CNN as the number one "Best Job in America," Systems Engineers utilize a combination of product development and service delivery fundamentals including program & project management techniques and keen business skills. Systems Engineers plan, coordinate, and manage team efforts that translate customer requirements and operational needs into effective solutions that meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

The Systems Engineering Certificate prepares you to sit for the Associate and Certified levels of the Systems Engineering Professional exams (ASEP & CSEP) given by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Recognized internationally, these certifications have set the standard for excellence in systems engineering. In addition, courses in this program can be applied to a Professional Master's Degree in Applied Systems Engineering (PMASE) from Georgia Institute of Technology. This degree, from one of the top five engineering schools in the U.S., is offered primarily online.

Who Should Attend

This program benefits program managers, project managers, and those in technical and non-technical disciplines who are involved in any aspect of the development and deployment of products or services including development, design, operations, manufacturing, testing, implementation, procurement, cost, scheduling, and training and support. Those who are involved with project or program management or enterprise-level process improvement will also benefit from this program.

Certificate Requirements

A certificate is awarded upon completion of 15 credit units: 4 required courses (2.5 units each) and two elective courses (a minimum of 5 units total), with a grade point average of “B” or better.

All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course.

On-site Training Available

Through Corporate Training, we can deliver this program or customize one that fits your organization's specific needs. Visit Corporate Training or call (949) 824-1847 for information.

English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs.

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Program Benefits

• Gain critical skills and techniques to optimize product development and service deployments
• Acquire useful and practical skills to improve your organization’s operational efficiency
• Reduce project and program risks while keeping on schedule and under budget
• Analyze customer needs and develop clear requirements that translate into optimal products and services
• Develop innovative approaches for systems design and integration
• Utilize simulation-based engineering to optimize development and deployment efforts
• Define verification and validation programs tailored to your company and your customer's risk threshold
• Identify, prioritize, and select relevant solutions to solve complex engineering problems and processes
• Apply tools, resources, organizational systems, and decision making processes to successfully manage the development and delivery of products and services
• Prepare for CSEP industry certification

Advisory Committee

• Carlee Bishop, Ph.D., Executive Director, Professional Masters in System Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Derek Dunn-Rankin, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UCI
• Carol J. Gutierrez, M.S. - Systems Engineering, MBA, INCOSE ESEP, CM
• Rick Hefner, Ph.D., Director, Process Effectiveness, Northrop Grumman
• John C. Hsu, Ph.D., M.S., PE, Technical Director of Systems Management and Engineering Consulting Services, Adjunct Professor of California State University Long Beach, Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Thomas V. Huynh, Ph.D., Associate Professor Systems Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School
• Scott Jackson, M.S., CSET, Fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Adjunct Faculty in Systems Engineering and Resilience Architecting, University of Southern California
• Michael E. Krueger, President, ASE consulting, LLC, Co-author of INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook
• Ian Presland, CEng, CSEP, INCOSE UK Professional Development Director Systems Engineering Business Manager, Thales Training & Consultancy
• Benjamin Wu, Ph.D, PE, MBA, Managing Partner, Quality and Productivity Advisors