Test & Evaluation Certificate

This introductory course offers an overview of intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) enabling technologies, systems engineering, and test and evaluation (T&E). You will discover technical issues related to measures of performance, test planning, instrumentation, and sensor/system…

The Department of Defense has migrated toward network-centric warfare concepts, and systems that support these concepts. Commercial technologies and systems developed for the military are being combined to provide connectivity at all levels of command and operational environments. If you're an…

   The threat posed by infrared-guided missiles on the United States and other countries makes countermeasures increasingly important in the world of defense. In this Directed Infrared Countermeasures course, you will begin by reviewing the history of directed infrared countermeasures and…

The three-day Electromagnetic Materials and their Measurement course introduces the physical concepts that govern electromagnetic materials, composites, and metamaterials. This physics is then applied in lectures and hands-on laboratory demonstrations to introduce learners to a variety of…

As many business sectors become increasingly information centric and network reliant, cybersecurity is becoming a critical pillar of the enterprise. Cybersecurity: A Systems Approach explores information security vulnerabilities and how to approach cybersecurity resilience as a complex system…

Learn how to apply test and evaluation (T&E) to the cyber domain. The Fundamentals of Cyber Systems Test and Evaluation course approaches T&E from the perspective of Department of Defense (DoD) practitioners, covering the gamut of the roles, responsibilities, processes, procedures, and tools…

As businesses become more dependent on interconnected systems for survival, they recognize a need to train their own personnel in assessment, exploitation, and remediation techniques. These “red teams” are becoming vital to organizations by exposing vulnerabilities early, implementing…

A properly designed experiment should be efficient, informative, and directional. Sadly, technical professionals are almost never taught the rigorous techniques of experimentation that allow them to make informed, statistically meaningful decisions. This course introduces students to the long…

Discover how to best execute the test and evaluation of airborne electronic combat (EC) systems. In this Electronic Combat Flight Testing course, explore threats and EC defensive systems, the EC test process, test monitoring equipment and test facilities, the role of modeling and analysis, and…

The Scientific Principles of Test and Evaluation course covers the application of test and evaluation (T&E) to systems or products and highlights the statistical methods that are most useful in that application. The course includes a brief summary of innovation, systems engineering,…

Building on the foundations of factorial experimental design from DOE I, thiscourse will provide techniques and practical advice for dealing with the reality ofcomplex experiments. Through a process of discovery and critical thinking,students will uncover reliable tools for recovering from…

This course provides individuals with the knowledge required to plan, conduct, and report on flight testing as outlined in Department of Defense directives. Using a case-study method, you will learn about test planning, formulating test objectives, understanding system parameters, test…

In the Test and Evaluation of RF Systems course, you will get to know the basics of radio-frequency (RF) circuits and systems performance that drive test requirements. You’ll discover the requirements for testing RF circuits and systems for radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems…

Are you new to near-field antenna measurements or considering the addition of an antenna-measurement facility or an upgrade of an existing facility? In this course, you will explore the fundamentals through the state-of-the-art in near-field antenna measurement techniques. Examine planar…

“Failure is not an option” is how the famous expression goes, but how is failure prevented?  Especially applicable when the penalty for failure is high, such as aerospace & defense, this course shows the ways in which you can prevent failure.  Learn the design process including requirements,…