Postgraduate Diploma in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management. 8 modules covering ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023, ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148:2018 and Eclipse Capella. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management — studying from Canada
Canada has a notable robotics and automation sector, with research leadership at institutions such as McGill University, the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo. Industrial automation firms and integrators serve manufacturing, automotive and resource industries across Ontario, Québec and Alberta. The Canadian Space Agency's robotic systems contribute to space robotics expertise. Engineers work on control systems, industrial robots, mechatronics and automation integration.
Fees for Canada: C$2,790 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for robotics and control engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Professional engineering titles are regulated provincially, for example by Professional Engineers Ontario, and engineering graduates in Canada typically pursue licensure through these bodies. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Where could this qualification help in Canada's robotics and automation job market?
Canadian employers in manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, mining and automation integration may hire for robotics and control skills. Whether they value a private qualification is their decision, and many also weigh portfolios, experience and recognised credentials. The final project can demonstrate applied ability, though it does not guarantee any job.
How can I study this while working full time in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and taught in English, so you can study from home across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed. Choose from 300-hour specialist courses, 800-hour postgraduate diplomas or 1,900-hour master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the principles and methodologies of model-based systems engineering.
Model systems using the main SysML diagrams.
Apply the Arcadia method in Capella.
Write quality requirements using INCOSE and EARS rules.
Manage baselines, changes and requirements traceability.
Derive verification from the system model.
Plan the adoption of MBSE in an industrial organisation.
Who it's for
- MBSE systems engineer who wants to specialise in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management.
- Requirements engineer who wants to specialise in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management.
- Mechatronic systems architect who wants to specialise in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management.
- Product engineering manager who wants to specialise in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management.
- Systems engineering consultant who wants to specialise in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management.
- Technical project manager who wants to specialise in SysML/Capella and Requirements Management.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2023
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148:2018
- OMG SysML v1.7
- OMG SysML v2.0
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010:2022
- OMG ReqIF 1.2
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 24641:2023
8 modules · 800 h
1.1From the document-based approach to MBSE1.2ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 process1.3Language, method and tool1.4OOSEM and Arcadia methodologies1.5Overview of SysML v1 and SysML v21.6The model as single source of truth1.7MBSE in mechatronics and automation1.8Benefits and adoption barriers1.9MBSE maturity in the organisation1.10Case study: diagnosis of a company's document-based process
2.1Requirement diagrams2.2Block definition diagrams2.3Internal block and port diagrams2.4Activity diagrams2.5State machine diagrams2.6Sequence diagrams2.7Parametric diagrams2.8Packages and model organisation2.9Textual novelties of SysML v22.10Workshop: SysML model of an assembly station
3.1Operational and functional analysis levels3.2System needs analysis3.3Logical architecture3.4Physical architecture3.5Functional chains and scenarios3.6Exchanges and operating modes3.7Specialised viewpoints3.8Collaborative work in Capella3.9Comparison of Capella and SysML3.10Laboratory: operational analysis of an AGV in Capella
4.1Capturing stakeholder needs4.2Requirement types and attributes4.3Writing with INCOSE rules4.4EARS templates for requirements4.5Non-functional and safety requirements4.6Requirements validation4.7Prioritisation and negotiation4.8Ambiguity and common errors4.9Measurable requirement quality4.10Practice: rewriting requirements with EARS
5.1Tools: DOORS Next, Polarion and Jama5.2Baseline and change control5.3Change impact analysis5.4Vertical and horizontal traceability5.5ReqIF exchange5.6Requirements-to-model link5.7Reviews and approvals5.8Requirements stability metrics5.9Management with suppliers5.10Workshop: ReqIF exchange between client and supplier
6.1Verifiable requirements and verification methods6.2Test cases derived from the model6.3Simulation of SysML models6.4Parametric analysis and budgets6.5Model review and validation6.6Model quality rules6.7Documentation generation6.8Integration with simulation tools6.9Evidence for certification6.10Practice: verification matrix from Capella
7.1Phased adoption strategy7.2Training and roles7.3Templates and custom profiles7.4Integration with PLM and ALM7.5Model governance7.6OSLC integration standards7.7Return on investment7.8Managing cultural change7.9Lessons from industrial cases7.10Case study: MBSE adoption plan for a machinery manufacturer
8.1System and stakeholder definition8.2Requirements specification8.3Operational and functional analysis8.4Logical and physical architecture8.5Requirements-to-model traceability8.6Verification plan8.7Change impact analysis8.8Critical evaluation of the model8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Eclipse Capella, Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM DOORS Next, Siemens Polarion, Jama Connect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: modelling an automated cell in SysML, operational analysis of an AGV with Capella, and requirements change management with traceability. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the principles and methodologies of model-based systems engineering.
Model systems using the main SysML diagrams.
Apply the Arcadia method in Capella.
Write quality requirements using INCOSE and EARS rules.
Manage baselines, changes and requirements traceability.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient to follow technical standards reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with Eclipse Capella, Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM DOORS Next, Siemens Polarion and Jama Connect. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the open-source alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is an in-house qualification, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be recognised in the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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