Systems Engineering Certificate
Advance Your Career with an Online Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Get the Education You Need to Get Ahead - Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate
GW’s 12-credit Online Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary program structured to provide you with the expertise necessary for designing, analyzing, and enhancing complex systems for improved efficiency and quality.
You will learn to balance technical, economic, and socio-political factors while managing the development process, equipping you for careers in diverse sectors including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and information technology.
By blending systems management, systems thinking, and leadership principles, this degree confronts the challenges of designing and fielding large, complex systems. The primary topics covered in online systems engineering coursework include:
- System and architecture analysis
- Quality assessment
- Risk management
- Engineering large-scale systems
- Solving problems with systems engineering tools
- Managing and making decisions for technical teams
As a result of this program, you will be able to compete for new opportunities and leadership roles in the field. Not least, you will also gain a strong foundation if you choose to pursue your master’s degree at GW.
A Reputation of Excellence
Both a pioneer in online learning and a preeminently top-ranked online engineering program, you will gain a recognized certificate from one of the leading research institutions in the U.S.
Online & Flexible
Our campus is wherever you are. Study at your preferred time and location with the added convenience of recorded lectures. Our program’s online structure empowers you with the flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
Learn From World-Class Faculty
GW faculty experts bring decades of real-world experience from their roles across government, nonprofit, and private sectors. They will provide you with relevant, firsthand insights into the industry's best practices.
Head Start to a Master's Degree
You can complete the program as a stand-alone graduate certificate, or apply the credit hours to either the 30-credit Online Master of Science in Systems Engineering.*
*If accepted and all requirements met.