Executing and Improving System Design
Course ID: CESYS506 Create a design architecture and implement control measures to increase quality and efficiency as you execute your project plan. |
Description
Be more creative, productive and efficient in your development projects. Create tight parameters in your project architecture and exercise rigorous control over processes and you’ll not only enjoy better performance; you’ll prevent wasted time, resources, and inventory.As you move to production, your improvements to the system design will be instrumental in reducing, if not eliminating entirely, quality problems, product recalls and lawsuits.
As the final course in the certificate program, you will emerge with a functional and customized system design plan that you can apply directly to your business.
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
This course is indispensable for individuals who design, develop and market products or services. This includes engineers, project managers, marketing and product line managers, design managers, even hands-on executives who are involved with system design processes.Enrollment
To register, contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-326-7635 (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
April 18, 2012
May 30, 2012
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Certificate Information
This course can be applied toward the following certificates:- Master Certificate in Systems Design and Project Leadership
- Customer-Focused Product and Service Design
Accreditation / CEUs
Project Management Institute Professional Development Units
This course qualifies for 6.00 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for Professional Project Managers (PMPs) seeking ongoing education and professional development for continuing certification. eCornell is a Global Registered Education Provider of PMI. PDUs are designated as Category 3.
Accreditation
Participants who successfully complete all six courses in this certificate series will receive a Certificate in Systems Approach to Product Development and Design from Cornell University’s College of Engineering.Additional Information
Course Format
eCornell takes a problem-based approach to learning, and our courses are built around realistic case studies and scenarios. All courses are self-paced, and are facilitated by an eCornell instructor, who leads the online discussions and is available to answer any questions about the course content.
This course contains the following modules:
- Executing the Design.
- The Process of Getting Design Right.
- Schedule the Project and Track the Progress.
- Identify Dependencies and Deliverables.
- Create the Schedule and Conduct Reviews.
- Iterating and Tailoring the Design Process.
- Iterate for Success.
- Iterate by Level.
- Develop a Systems View.
Benefits to the Learner
Learners who complete this course will be able to:
- Execute a design through scheduling and tracking.
- Use process iteration to refine and perfect the design.
- Tailor the Getting Design Right process for your use.
Authoring Faculty
Peter L. Jackson Ph.D., Professor, DirectorSponsoring School
Cornell University’s College of EngineeringTotal Learning Time
Approximately 5-6 hours per week over a period of 2 weeks.You May Be Interested In...
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