Certificate in Model-Based Integrated Humanitarian Settlements Design (SysML Application)

This specialized certificate introduces Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) as a structured methodology for integrated settlement planning and humanitarian infrastructure design. Participants learn to translate complex requirements into formal system architectures using SysML and related modeling tools. The program addresses fragmentation in humanitarian and development planning by introducing traceable, lifecycle-based modeling approaches. Through applied workshops, participants develop requirement diagrams, system architectures, interface definitions, and lifecycle performance models for integrated settlements. Emphasis is placed on traceability, dependency management, and performance validation under operational constraints. This certificate is particularly suited for engineers, planners, and humanitarian technical coordinators seeking structured design methodologies that improve coherence, accountability, and long-term sustainability. Core Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: • Develop formal SysML requirement and architecture diagrams. • Establish traceability between stakeholder requirements and system components. • Model interdependencies across infrastructure subsystems. • Integrate risk and performance constraints into MBSE architectures. • Produce executable system models for integrated settlement planning. Schedule (8 Weeks | ~75 Hours) Week 1: Introduction to MBSE & SysML Week 2: Requirements Engineering & Traceability Week 3: System Architecture Modeling Week 4: Interface & Dependency Management Week 5: Lifecycle & Performance Modeling Week 6: Risk Integration in MBSE Week 7: Applied Modeling Lab Week 8: Capstone Integrated Settlement Model. Lead Faculty: Certified MBSE practitioner or systems architect. Practice Fellow: Senior humanitarian infrastructure planner.