Systems Modeling & Simulation Education Program
Systems Modeling & Simulation (SMS) education
Increase your competitive edge with this new online program offered by SMS_ThinkTank™ in partnership with SIMCenter. This three-course professional development program will help you gain a strong understanding of business needs related to the systems modeling and simulation concepts and industry-leading best practices. Tracks are designed for executives, managers, and practitioners.
What you'll learn
- Systems Modeling & Simulation: essentials, architecture & challenges in deployment.
- Digital Twin fundamentals: its role, challenges in implementation & maturity levels.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): fundamentals, business perspective & deep dive.
Designed for the busy professional
- A blend of asynchronous delivery is paired with synchronous meetings to maximize
flexibility for busy professionals while also providing important discussion opportunities with the instructors and fellow learners. - Materials will be delivered asynchronously to provide flexibility to learners.
- Meetings will be scheduled over Microsoft Teams.
- Pre-recorded lectures are available 24/7 through the university’s Scarlet Canvas Learning platform.
- Interactive synchronous discussions will be scheduled throughout the two-week course.
Course delivery
- Using a blend of asynchronous delivery paired with a synchronous meeting each week this course is designed to maximize flexibility for busy executives while also providing important discussion opportunities with the instructors and fellow learners.
- All course lectures are recorded and available to you 24/7 through the university's Learning Management System, Scarlet Carmen.
- Programs are taught by SMS_ThinkTank™'s own industry experts.
Course offerings
Accordions
SMS Basics for executives
Systems Modeling and Simulation (SMS) Basics for Executives will provide business leaders an introduction to SMS for their organizations and will discuss the values as well as the challenges to deploy SMS from a business perspective. The course will cover SMS paradigms such as MBD (Model-Based Design), MBE (Model-Based Engineering), MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) and Digital Twin.
What you'll learn
- Trends and challenges relative to SMS as part of Digital Transformation initiatives of businesses. Relevant examples from the automotive industry will be presented.
- Recognize the value and influence of the three basic pillars to Digital Transformation, namely Organization, Process, and Technology.
- Realize the urgency of SMS adoption to remain or become a viable market leader.
- Appreciate the fundamental benefits and challenges associated with adopting Systems Modeling and Simulation best practices.
Delivery: 100% online
Coursed dates: Contact us
Duration: 2 weeks
Time commitment: 4-5 hours per week
Fee: $700
Pre-Requisites
- None
SMS Core for executives
This course builds on the concepts presented in SMS Basics for Executives by providing a high-level view of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), even for those who may be new to this term.
What you'll learn
- Engage in productive discussions with management and practitioners to discuss how MBSE can support a digital transformation vision.
- Translate requests coming from management and practitioners within your organization to plan a successful MBD, MBE and MBSE journey.
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 1 week
Time commitment: 3 hours
Fee: $350
Pre-Requisites
- SMS Basics for Executives.
SMS Enhanced for executives
The final course in the SMS Track for Executives introduces the Digital Twin and its role within a business environment.
What you'll learn
- Clarify concepts of the Digital Twin and how it fits within your Digital Transformation journey.
- Promote the Digital Twin concept and its role within the engineering environment.
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 1 week
Time Commitment: 3.5 hours
Fee: $350
Pre-Requisites
- SMS Basics for Executives
- SMS Core for Executives
SMS Basics for managers
Systems Modeling and Simulation (SMS) Basics for Managers provides those with leadership positions within their organization an introduction to Systems Modeling and Simulation (SMS), the value of SMS, as well as both a business perspective and an operations perspective on the challenges and essentials to deploy SMS.
What you'll learn
- Ability to describe trends and challenges relative to SMS as part of Digital Transformation initiatives of businesses. Relevant examples from the automotive industry will be presented.
- Recognize the value and influence of the three basic pillars to Digital Transformation, namely Organization, Process, and Technology.
- Realize the urgency of SMS adoption to remain or become a viable market leader.
- Appreciate the fundamental benefits and challenges associated with adopting Systems Modeling and Simulation best practices and journey forward.
- Develop a framework to accelerate future topic exploration with regards to SMS within your organization.
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 2 weeks
Time commitment: 12.5 hours
Fee: $980
Pre-Requisites
- None
SMS Core for managers
This course builds on the concepts presented in SMS Basics for Managers by explaining Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) without using the traditional “V model” and clarifying model-based definitions and their role within the engineering landscape.
What you'll learn
- Explain model-based-x (MBx) principles and applicability.
- Recognize the challenges they may face within their organization in implementing and deploying MBSE.
- Define commonly used MBSE terms with clear definitions.
- Effectively apply this common language within their organization thereby reducing the confusion within and across departments and divisions.
Course Offering Dates:
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 2 weeks
Time commitment: 9 hours
Fee: $980
Pre-Requisites
- SMS Basics for Managers
SMS Enhanced for managers
The final course in the SMS Track for Managers introduces the Digital Twin. Topics include the digital twin’s role within a business environment and the maturity levels of the digital twin.
What you'll learn
- Describe the systems engineering “V” and explain its implications.
- Identify critical, existing, and emerging standards necessary for successful digital transformation deployment.
- Detail the different maturity levels for the digital twin.
- Recognize the necessary requirements to achieve each level of digital twin maturity.
- Accurately define and appropriately apply a digital twin framework within your organization.
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 2 weeks
Time commitment: 11 hours
Fee: $980
Pre-Requisites
- SMS Basics for Managers
- SMS Core for Managers
SMS Basics for practitioners
Systems Modeling and Simulation (SMS) Basics for Practitioners provides engineers an introduction to Systems Modeling and Simulation (SMS), and the value of SMS. Both a business perspective and an operations perspective on the challenges and essentials to deploy SMS will be discussed. In addition, the course will present the basic architecture of SMS methods and ecosystem.
What you'll learn
- Ability to describe trends and challenges relative to SMS as part of Digital Transformation initiatives of businesses. Relevant examples from the automotive industry will be presented.
- Recognize the value and influence of the three basic pillars to Digital Transformation, namely Organization, Process, and Technology.
- Realize the urgency of SMS adoption to remain or become a viable market leader.
- Appreciate the fundamental benefits and challenges associated with adopting Systems Modeling and Simulation best practices and journey forward.
- Develop a framework to accelerate future topic exploration with regards to SMS within your organization.
- Link the course material to your own organization’s Digital Transformation vision.
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 3 weeks
Time commitment: 15 hours total
Fee: $1575
Pre-Requisites
- None
SMS Core for practitioners
This course builds on the concepts presented in SMS Basics for Practitioners by clarifying model-based definitions and their role within the engineering landscape and Systems Engineering “V” diagram will be presented. The course will then discuss the role of requirements along with guidance on writing good requirements. The course will also focus on the role of taxonomy.
What you'll learn
- Properly define MBSE terms and use them appropriately.
- Appreciate the criticality of requirements and their impact on downstream processes.
- Realize the importance of a common set of terms and definition and communication within other groups inside and outside of an enterprise.
- Write effective requirements using correct structure and framework.
- Develop appropriate taxonomies to apply throughout their digital transformation journey.
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 3 weeks
Time commitment: 13 hours total
Fee: $1575
Pre-Requisites
- SMS Basics for Practitioners
SMS Enhanced for practitioners
The final course in the SMS Track for Practitioners continues the discussion of MBSE with a presentation of role of existing and emerging standards within the MBSE framework along with deployment challenges. The course then transitions to a discussion of the digital twin. Challenges implementing digital twin capabilities and methodologies along with a discussion of maturity levels of the digital twin will be included.
What you'll learn
- Identify critical existing and emerging standards necessary for successful digital transformation deployment.
- Recognize the potential deployment challenges for MBx and how to overcome them.
- Identify the challenges in implementing digital twin methodologies and capabilities.
- Explain the different maturity levels for the digital twin and their significance.
- Recognize the requirements to achieve each level of digital twin maturity.
Delivery: 100% online
Course dates: Contact us
Duration: 2 weeks
Time commitment: 10.5 hours total
Fee: $1050
Pre-Requisites
- SMS Basics for Practitioners
- SMS Core for Practitioners
Cancellation and refunds
A full refund minus a $50 administrative fee will be made if cancellation is received one week prior to the start of the course. No refunds within one week of the course start date.
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About SMS_ThinkTank™
SMS_ThinkTank™ is internationally known for its expertise in the Systems Modeling and Simulation disciplines, including the Digital Twin, Industry 4.0, and related simulation areas. They provide comprehensive and objective education and training for today's business and engineering professionals. To learn more SMS_ThinkTank™, credentialing and program structure click here.
