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Below are descriptions of Systems Engineering (SE) and Production Quality Manufacturing (PQM) career field related continuous learning modules that were developed to provide the respective workforces with supplemental training on topics that were not covered in any depth in the certification curriculum, but were determined to be important to the career field roles and responsibilities.  For a full listing of the continuous learning modules that are recommended for the SE/PSE and PQM career field/path workforce, check the Career Field Core Plus Guidance in the DAU Catalog. 

PQM-related Continuous Learning Modules

CLE 004 Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts
Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts is comprised of eight lessons offered in order to establish greater awareness of lean enterprise concepts and techniques. Audience members who may benefit from this module include representatives of the defense industry, interested commercial partners, and individuals seeking an academic introduction to lean enterprise concepts. All participants are expected to have an undergraduate degree or equivalent career experience. 3.5 CLPs

CLE 007 Lean-6 Sigma
Lean-Six Sigma is a developing management concept that blends Lean Manufacturing principles with 6 Sigma tools. This approach is gaining increasing use within commercial, defense industry and government facilities as the most effective way to reduce manufacturing cycle time, unit cost and improve product quality. The module will be of value to any personnel involved in production or preparing for production, to include those involved in the systems engineering process. The material is presented as a mix of theory and actual applications, from both defense and commercial industries. This module is a continuation of the 'Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts' and 'Six Sigma' modules currently available on the DAU Continuous Learning Center. The student is strongly urged to have completed both the 'Introduction to Lean Enterprise Concepts' and 'Six Sigma' CLC modules before beginning this module. 6 CLPs

CLE 008 Six Sigma: Concepts and Processes
Six Sigma quality control methodology was created by Motorola to increase the productivity and quality of products and customer service processes. Program managers comprise the audience who will most greatly benefit from this module. It is also a recommended resource for any other interested DoD personnel. 8 CLPs

CLE 201 ISO 9000:2000
ISO 9000:2005 was published in October 2005. The 2005 version makes no changes to the basic quality management principles stated in the 2000 version. 15 definitions and notes have been added to ensure ISO 9000 terminology is in agreement with other ISO standards. This is a minor revision with little or no impact. 3 CLPs

SE-related Continuous Learning Modules

CLC 041 Predictive Analysis and Systems Engineering
The Predictive Analysis and Systems Engineering module provides an overview of how predictive analysis plays a role in systems engineering. Professionals also learn about various systems engineering tools. 1 CLP

CLE 001 Value Engineering
Value Engineering (VE) is recognized as an effective technique for reducing costs, increasing productivity and improving quality-related features of systems, equipment, facilities, services, and supplies for the purpose of achieving the essential functions at the lowest life cycle cost consistent with required performance.  It is DoD policy to use VE to make a significant contribution toward greater economy in developing, acquiring, operating, and supporting the products necessary to fulfill its mission. This is an overview of VE for everyone; including Program Managers, system engineers, logistics personnel, functional leaders, and contractors as specifically for multidisciplinary government, military, and civilian personnel. 3 CLPs

CLE 009 Systems Safety in Systems Engineering
System Safety in Systems Engineering provides an overview of the methodology defined in MIL-STD-882D, Standard Practice for System Safety. This module shows how the MIL-STD-882D methodology is integrated into the DoD systems engineering process for eliminating environment, safety, and occupational health hazards or minimizing the associated risk. It uses the systems engineering V-model to identify the key system safety activities that are conducted during each phase of the system's life cycle.  The target audience for this module includes systems engineers, project managers, careerists in logistics and Test and Evaluation (T&E), as well as other program technical Integrated Product Team (IPT) members. 3.5 CLPs

CLE 011 Modeling and Simulation (M&S) in Systems Engineering
This course will present you information about how M&S can be a benefit over the entire life cycle of a project, supports systems engineering needs to be credible, and can be planned and shared along with their data and results. The target audience for this course includes the following career fields: Program Management, SPRDE, and Test and Evaluation. 3 CLPs

CLE 013 Modular Open Systems Approach to DoD Acquisition
The goal of this module is to enable you to identify the essential elements of modular open systems, to communicate that technical approach effectively to all stakeholders, and to execute that approach effectively. This module contains eight lessons covering topics such as the need for open systems, MOSA principles, example applications of MOSA and lessons learned. 3 CLPs

CLE 017 Technical Planning
This module presents essential, practical technical planning guidance to assist program offices in formulating a sound technical approach, which will enable successful program execution. This guidance will show you how to integrate program management tools, such as earned value management and risk management, with systems engineering tools like requirements management, technical baseline management, and event-based technical reviews into an effective approach for managing the overall program. 3 CLPs

CLE 036 ECPs for Engineers
This module addresses the important role that Engineering Change Proposals play in systems acquisition and introduces both ECPs and related Requests for Deviation (RFDs). It also discusses the processes used to effectively plan, request, submit, evaluate, recommend and implement ECPs. This course is primarily intended for professionals in the Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering (SPRDE) career field. However, other acquisition professionals will find the module to be of value. 5 CLPs

CLE 301 Reliability and Maintainability
The reliability and maintainability (R&M) of military systems are integral elements of mission success and major determinants of the total ownership cost. An important objective of defense acquisition programs is to ensure that weapons systems achieve the user defined reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) performance requirements. This module defines reliability, availability, and maintainability; explores the significant influence of R&M on key issues; and provides practical techniques that may be applied in an acquisition program to achieve the desired levels of reliability and maintainability. 4 CLPs

CLM 017 Risk Management
Risk is always a concern in the systems acquisition process of the Department of Defense. The acquisition process itself is designed, to a large degree, to allow risk to be managed from conception to delivery of the system. Although risk is inherent in any program, Risk Management ensures managers take measures to assess and handle risks. This module focuses on tools and processes that can be used to manage risk on a defense system acquisition project. 8 CLPs

CLM 021 Introduction to Reducing Total Ownership Costs R-TOC
Introduction to Reducing Total Ownership Costs (R-TOC) is a 3-hour module offered to the AT&L workforce in order to share R-TOC ideas, tools, and strategies with the acquisition and logistics communities. The module provides an orientation to the R-TOC requirement, definitions of key R-TOC concepts, and descriptions of best practices. It emphasizes total cost of ownership reduction from a systems perspective. This module has no prerequisite requirements for enrollment, although learners would be best served by a solid background in the Planning, Program, & Budgeting System (PPBS), acquisition process, knowledge of system engineering, or familiarity with supply chain management. 3 CLPs.

CLM 038 Corrosion Prevention and Control Overview
The Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) Overview module will guide you through your Corrosion Prevention and Control Overview training and serve as an accessible reference guide to answer future questions. The module takes approximately eight hours to complete. 8 CLPs