Nov. 4, 2009 (PR Newswire) --
Founding Sponsors IBM, Lockheed Martin and Sparx Systems Underwrite Examination Preparation
NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- OMG(TM) announces the latest set of examinations to certify practitioners of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using the OMG Systems Modeling Language (OMG SysML(TM)). The program's founding sponsors IBM(R), Lockheed Martin and Sparx Systems have made construction and validation of the exams possible. For more information, please visit www.omg.org/ocsmp/index.htm.
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Through this program, OMG will award the OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional(TM) (OCSMP(TM)) certification at four levels. The first level, OCSMP-Certified Model User, covers a wide range of essential MBSE and SysML knowledge and skills and will enhance the resume of those who contribute to a model-based systems engineering project. Building on this foundation (since all lower levels will be prerequisites for the higher levels) are three levels targeted at model builders and advanced model users. These levels, termed OCSMP-Certified Model Builder - Fundamental, Intermediate, and Advanced, cover advanced topics with an emphasis on higher level applications of SysML and the interconnectedness among the different model views that gives MBSE its advantage over conventional engineering methods.
Before publishing these examinations, they will be validated through beta testing, starting in the second quarter of 2010. Currently, a limited number of candidates are being accepted into the free or half-price OCSMP beta program; for information on becoming a beta candidate, please visit www.omg.org/ocsmp/beta/info.htm. The examinations will be published in their final forms during the second half of 2010.
"Our sponsors make the OCSMP program possible," said Jon Siegel, Ph.D., OMG Vice President of Technology Transfer and Director of Certification. "Their support will help bring the benefits of certification to the field of MBSE, allowing practitioners to benchmark their skills and knowledge, and employers to identify and benefit from the work of these certified systems engineers."
"IBM is a long time supporter of MBSE and SysML," said Greg Sikes, Director of Modeling and Architecture for IBM Rational (R) Software. "The increased demand for intelligent, instrumented and interconnected products and services make these technologies and best practices critical to the design and development of innovative products.
