University of Colorado System
Agile Systems Engineering Specialization
University of Colorado System

Agile Systems Engineering Specialization

The Fundamentals of Agile Systems Engineering. Evaluate & apply systems engineering to adapt effectively to changing project scope and constraints.

J. Morgan Nicholson

Instructor: J. Morgan Nicholson

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

20 weeks to complete
at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Learn the fundamentals of Systems Engineering

  • Learn Agile principles in the context of Systems Engineering projects

  • Learn the challenges of scaling Agile methods to large scale, systems engineering projects

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October 2025

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Learn to apply Systems engineering methods to large projects

  • Learn analysis methods commonly used by Systems Engineers

Skills you'll gain

Requirements Analysis, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Waterfall Methodology, Requirements Elicitation, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Functional Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Requirements, Project Management, Risk Management, and Engineering Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Configuration Management, Maintainability, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Reliability, Requirements Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Systems Development, Risk Management, Systems Design, Functional Design, Risk Management Framework, and Systems Development Life Cycle

What you'll learn

  • Learn the weaknesses in the SE Waterfall model

  • Learn how agile methods help technical projects adapt to change

Skills you'll gain

Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Scalability, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Waterfall Methodology, Systems Engineering, Team Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Lean Methodologies, and Risk Management

What you'll learn

  • Learn the challenges of scaling agile to large SE projects

  • Learn to scale agile to large SE projects

  • Learn how to leverage MBSE to Agile SE projects

Skills you'll gain

Agile Methodology, Scalability, Kanban Principles, Systems Engineering, Scrum (Software Development), Waterfall Methodology, Backlogs, Engineering Management, Process Driven Development, Agile Project Management, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Unified Modeling Language, and Scaled Agile Framework

What you'll learn

  • Learn to organize, motivate and lead technical employees

  • Learn how to build high performing technical teams

Skills you'll gain

Leadership and Management, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Agile Methodology, Team Building, Conflict Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Team Management, Teamwork, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Organizational Leadership, and Employee Engagement

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J. Morgan Nicholson
University of Colorado System
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