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Duration : 3 days
Trainers :
Jon Holt
Simon Perry
A gentle introduction to MBSE for beginners. This three-day course covers: MBSE in a Slide, evolution of MBSE in your organisation, modelling (what, where, when, how etc.), fundamentals of SysML, key MBSE concepts. Learning is consolidated through a group workshop.
This introductory module discusses some of the key features of Systems Engineering, introduces the concept of and the need for MBSE, introduces the MBSE Mantra of People, Process & Tools, gives an overview of MBSE in a Slide and discusses the evolution of MBSE in your organisation.
An essential enabler for MBSE is modelling. In this course we consider what we mean by a model, why, what, where, when and how we model in an MBSE approach.
We introduce the SysML modelling language, cover the two key aspects of modelling: structural modelling and behavioural modelling, and introduce the key SysML diagrams that are the most useful to someone starting in MBSE. The emphasis here is on how to model, rather than deep coverage of the syntax of the language, demonstrating how to build up a true, consistent collection of views that make up a model, rather than just a collection of pictures.
The key concepts associated with MBSE are described and, very importantly, the relationships between the concepts are explored by looking at how the concepts can be modelled based on a consistent Ontology and Viewpoint based approach. This includes covering such topics as system structure, system configuration, system behaviour, interfaces, needs (requirements) and frameworks.
In order to put all of the pieces together and see how the modelling works, a team-based exercise is conducted throughout days two and three of the course, where the participants get to use the concepts & modelling techniques covered on an example.
This course is aimed at anyone who wants to find out more about MBSE, with a view to developing initial skills in MBSE. The course requires no prior knowledge of any specific notations, modelling languages nor tools.
The benefits of this course are as follows:
An understanding of Systems Engineering.
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Prof Jon Holt is an internationally-recognised expert in the field of Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE). He is an international award-winning author and public speaker and has authored 17 books on MBSE and its applications.
Since 2014 he has been a Director and consultant for Scarecrow Consultants, who are ‘outstanding in the field of MBSE’.
Jon is also a Professor of Systems Engineering at Cranfield University, where he is involved with the teaching of and research into MBSE. He is a Fellow of both the IET and the BCS and is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered IT Professional. He is currently the Technical Director of INCOSE UK where he is responsible for all technical activities and, in 2015, was identified as one of the 25 most-influential Systems Engineers in the last 25 years by INCOSE. In 2022 Jon was elected as an INCOSE Fellow.
Jon is also actively involved in the promotion of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) where he uses magic, mind-reading and occasional escapology to promote Systems Engineering at Music Festivals, Science Festivals, the IET Pythagorean Cabaret, radio shows and other STEM events. He has also authored the children’s STEM book ‘Think Engineer’ which is published by INCOSE UK.
Simon Perry holds Bachelor of Science degrees from both the University of Leeds and the Open University. Since gaining his degree in Mathematics in 1986 he has spent over 30 years working in all aspects of software and systems engineering. Since 2014 he has been a Director and consultant for Scarecrow Consultants, who are ‘outstanding in the field of MBSE’.
Simon works in industry, government and academia and has applied his work across many disciplines in a wide range of industries including defence, the nuclear industry, timber engineering, finance, train manufacture and automotive. He is a Member of the IET and INCOSE UK and leads the Patterns work stream of INCOSE UK’s MBSE Working Group.
Simon often speaks at systems engineering conferences and is the author of 11 books on systems engineering and related topics. Such public-speaking events, writing of books and the delivery and facilitation of courses and workshops, have given Simon great experience in communicating technical concepts to non-domain experts and to non-technical audiences.