Target Audience
The Test and Evaluation Certificate Program (TECP) is an organizationally funded program that targets individuals within the acquisition or analysis career fields working within research,
developmental, or operational test stationed at engineering centers, test ranges, test centers, program offices or headquarters. This certificate may be applied towards the Masters Systems Engineering
program contingent upon acceptance into the program and approval.
Expected Completion Time
15-18 months, Part Time
Program Format
Two options: Four DL academic courses, plus a capstone research project OR 5 DL academic courses.
When to Start
Due to Prerequisites, students should plan to begin this program in the winter.
Program Matrix
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 583 | Intro to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| OPER 679 | Empirical Modeling | 3 |
| OPER 688 | Operational Experimentation | 3 |
| LOGM 634 | Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability | 3 |
| OPER 791 | Capstone Research Project | 3 |
| OR | ||
| OPER 689 | Advanced Statistical Methods for Test | 3 |
Admission Requirements
Prospective applicants are expected to have a Bachelor’s Degree in an
appropriate engineering or scientific discipline. A minimum GPA average
of 3.00, successful completion of undergraduate Calculus I through III,
persistent dedication for the entire program are required.
Waivers are on a come-by-come basis.
The Test and Evaluation Certificate Program (TECP) is an organizationally funded program that targets individuals within the acquisition or analysis career fields working within research, developmental, or operational test stationed at engineering centers, test ranges, test centers, program offices or headquarters.
Entry into the TECP requires both academic acceptance into the program and agreement on the organizational funding mechanism. The program starts each year in the Winter quarter of the AFIT Academic Calendar. For more Admissions information: Admissions-Certification Eligibility. For more Admissions information: Admissions-Certificate Eligibility
For More Information
View the Department of Operational Sciences Test and Evaluation Program
Contact TECP Program Administrator
Ms. Melissa Stewart (937) 255-3636 ext. 4383 (DSN 785)