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Requirements Writing
Explore effective techniques for crafting precise project requirements while applying professional INCOSE standards and best practices.
Explore effective techniques for crafting precise project requirements while applying professional INCOSE standards and best practices.
This course, led by Dr. Mike Ryan, teaches the essential skill of writing text-based requirement statements for various projects and industries. Following the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) "Guide for Writing Requirements," students will learn step-by-step rules for crafting clear, unambiguous requirements. The course covers topics such as statement structure, avoiding ambiguity, proper use of language, and handling specific technical details. Suitable for professionals in project management, engineering, QA, and related fields, this course provides practical skills applicable across various sectors.
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What you'll learn
Understand the importance of clear requirements in project management and engineering
Learn the structure and components of effective requirement statements
Master techniques for avoiding ambiguity and vagueness in writing
Apply rules for using precise language and avoiding superfluous words
Understand how to handle units, ranges, and tolerances in requirements
Learn to avoid common pitfalls such as unbounded statements and escape clauses
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5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of writing requirements for various projects and systems. Following the guidelines set by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), students will learn how to craft clear, unambiguous, and effective requirement statements. The curriculum is structured into five modules that progressively cover the rules for writing requirements, from basic structure to handling complex technical details. Topics include avoiding ambiguity, using precise language, handling units and tolerances, and avoiding common pitfalls in requirement writing. Through a combination of video lectures, quizzes, and practical exercises, learners will develop the skills to write requirements that are clear, concise, and actionable across various industries and project types.
Welcome & Introduction to the Course
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Requirements Writing Continued
Module 2 · 43 Minutes to complete
Requirements Writing Continued
Module 3 · 38 Minutes to complete
Requirements Writing Continued
Module 4 · 39 Minutes to complete
Final Exam and Information about Further Study
Module 5 · 34 Minutes to complete
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Lecturer at Capability Systems Centre UNSW Canberra
The first female engineer in the Sri Lanka Air Force, she is a Senior Lecturer specializing in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Explosives, and Renewable Energy Engineering. With expertise in lecturing, research, curriculum development, and program accreditation, she is a passionate advocate for promoting STEMM and motivates women to pursue careers in these fields despite challenges. Known for her strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills, she excels in high-pressure environments. Proficient in MATLAB optimization programming and experienced in Hardware-in-the-Loop real-time plant simulation, she is dedicated to continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Assistant Professor
Sondoss Elsawah is a researcher and educator dedicated to advancing systems thinking, particularly in public policy, engineering, and education. She has developed innovative methods and tools to examine the long-term impacts of mental models, resulting in over 90 academic publications, including high-impact articles recognized by the Web of Science. Her contributions have garnered multiple awards, including the 2018 Research Award from the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society and the 2016 Rising Star Award from the Australian Operations Research Society. At UNSW's Capability Systems Center, she leads significant projects addressing high-stakes public policy issues like climate change adaptation and sustainable groundwater management. Sondoss also emphasizes research-led education, securing a US National Science Foundation grant to develop core modelling practices and a curriculum focused on leadership in public policy. Additionally, she established the IEEE Systems Modelling Conference and has provided expertise to government agencies on decision support models. As Editor of the Journal of Environmental Modelling and Software and Vice President of the Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand, her research interests span systems thinking, modelling, pedagogy, and the interplay between systems thinking and AI.
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