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Introduction to verification and validation (V&V) for systems engineering

Increasingly, modelling and simulation are being used in system development programmes for design proving, testing and acceptance. This approach demands that high integrity verification and validation (V&V) processes and methods be implemented throughout a project, based on sound procedures and metrics.

The purpose of this course is to address the process of V&V as an integral part of the discipline of systems engineering in projects. Candidates will be introduced to systems engineering theory, verification and validation techniques, and learn how to conduct V&V as an integral part of a systems project. Specifically, the following topics are covered:

  • Theory of systems engineering - lifecycle, processes, tools
  • Practical systems engineering issues (with a focus on V&V requirements)
  • V&V definitions, processes and methodologies
  • Metrics for quantifying validity
  • V&V as an integral part of systems engineering
  • Practical examples and case studies

This is a half-day introductory course aimed at raising awareness of systems engineers to verification and validation as a critical process that is integral to all projects. A wide range of topics is covered at an introductory level in order to provide the candidate with a grounding in the topics required to devise and implement a V&V strategy for a systems engineering project.

For further details about the course structure and full content specification, as well as cost, please contact us.