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SE-ZERT® Level B Training
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Systems Engineering application competence and preparation to become a "Certified Systems Engineer"

What you can expect:

You will understand the approaches and methods of Systems Engineering and be able to apply them in moderately complex tasks. The training is the preparation for the Certified Systems Engineer (GfSE)® Level B exam and is taught according to the SE-ZERT® curriculum:

  • Application-safe knowledge about Systems Engineering and Systems Engineering Management
  • knowing, understand and safely apply domain specific language
  • apply domain specific methods and procedures to gain knowledge
  • Ability to lead a moderately complex project or a subproject of a complex project with all its parameters and to take the corresponding technical responsibility.
  • Ability to accountably lead a small multidisciplinary team

Our trainers are experienced consultants in industry and the automotive sector. We know the challenges and opportunities of applying Systems Engineering in your environment and address them in a targeted manner!

Structure of the training course

  • 12 Training days divided into four modules of three days each - with a focus on the following topics:
Module 1
  • Introduction and basics
  • System life cycle concepts
  • Requirements definition
Module 2
  • Definition of the system architecture
  • Design and system analysis
  • Integration, verification and validation
  • Project planning and control
  • SE procedures and roles
Module 3
  • Agreement processes
  • Organizational support processes
  • Configuration management
  • Decision management
  • Quality characteristics
Module 4
  • Technical management
  • Exam preparation
  • Exercises and Q&A

Admission requirements according to SE-ZERT®

Foreman or technician according to German standards: 9 Years, of which 3 years with an allocation to the areas of competence (at least 3)
Bachelor Degree (Technical degree program): 6 Years, of which 3 years with an allocation to the areas of competence (at least 3)
Master Degree, Dipl. Ing. FH, Dipl. Ing. (Technical degree program): 5 Years, of which 3 years with an allocation to the areas of competence (at least 3)

Anyone who has a certificate SE-ZERT® level C, and the above experience and qualification, and has attended a Curriculum Level B training by an approved training provider with a confirmation of 80% attendance will be admitted to the exam.

Our training locations and dates
Cologne

Service Offering
Preparation training for SE-ZERT® 
Level B

Language
German

Duration
approx. 3 Months

Training format
2 on-site modules | 2 virtual modules

Price 
7,795
10 % Group discount: If two or more employees from your company take part in the same training course, the participation fee is €7,015

Additional €450 examination fee
(GfSE members receive a €50 discount on the examination fee)

Not included is the admission test for career changers, if no valid Level C certificate is available in the amount of €200.

Kiel

Service Offering
Preparation training for SE-ZERT® 
Level B

Language
German

Duration
approx. 3 Months

Training format
4 modules on site

Price 
7,795
10 % Group discount: If two or more employees from your company take part in the same training course, the participation fee is €7,015

Additional €450 examination fee
(GfSE members receive a €50 discount on the examination fee)

Not included is the admission test for career changers, if no valid Level C certificate is available in the amount of €200.

Aarhus

Service Offering
Preparation training for SE-ZERT® 
Level B

Language
English

Duration
approx. 3 Months

Training format
4 modules on site

Price
7,795
10 % Group discount: If two or more employees from your company take part in the same training course, the participation fee is €7,015

Additional €450 examination fee
(GfSE members receive a €50 discount on the examination fee)

Not included is the admission test for career changers, if no valid Level C certificate is available in the amount of €200.

Part-time format with face-to-face and virtual modules: Benefit from the advantages of working on important aspects together with the training team on-site as well as saving time-consuming travel in your everyday work life through virtual modules.

Dates in Spring 2026, Cologne
  • Module 1:  Feb. 3 - 5
  • Module 2:  March 10 - 12
  • Module 3:  March 31 - April 2
  • Module 4:  May 5 - 7
Dates in Fall 2026, Cologne
  • Module 1: Sept. 8-10 
  • Module 2: Oct. 6-8
  • Module 3: Nov. 3-5 
  • Module 4: Dec. 8-10
Cologne

Service Offering
Preparation training for SE-ZERT® 
Level B

Language
German

Duration
approx. 3 Months

Training format
2 on-site modules | 2 virtual modules

Price 
7,795
10 % Group discount: If two or more employees from your company take part in the same training course, the participation fee is €7,015

Additional €450 examination fee
(GfSE members receive a €50 discount on the examination fee)

Not included is the admission test for career changers, if no valid Level C certificate is available in the amount of €200.

The training courses are held in person and offer ideal opportunities for valuable exchange and networking between experts and participants.

Dates 2026 spring in Kiel
  • Module 1: March 09-11
  • Module 2: April 21-23
  • Module 3: May 19-21
  • Module 4: June 16-18
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Kiel

Service Offering
Preparation training for SE-ZERT® 
Level B

Language
German

Duration
approx. 3 Months

Training format
4 modules on site

Price 
7,795
10 % Group discount: If two or more employees from your company take part in the same training course, the participation fee is €7,015

Additional €450 examination fee
(GfSE members receive a €50 discount on the examination fee)

Not included is the admission test for career changers, if no valid Level C certificate is available in the amount of €200.

The training courses are held in person and offer ideal opportunities for valuable exchange and networking between experts and participants.

Dates 2026 in Aarhus
  • Module 1: March  11. – 13.
  • Module 2: March 18. – 20.
  • Module 3: April 15. – 17.
  • Module 4: May 06. – 08.
Aarhus

Service Offering
Preparation training for SE-ZERT® 
Level B

Language
English

Duration
approx. 3 Months

Training format
4 modules on site

Price
7,795
10 % Group discount: If two or more employees from your company take part in the same training course, the participation fee is €7,015

Additional €450 examination fee
(GfSE members receive a €50 discount on the examination fee)

Not included is the admission test for career changers, if no valid Level C certificate is available in the amount of €200.

Your team of trainers for SE-ZERT© Training Level B

Dr.-Ing. Daniel Steffen

Partner, Head of R&D & Systems Engineering

Paderborn, Germany
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Dr.-Ing. Michael Franzkowiak

Principal

Paderborn, Germany
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Malte Stimming

Senior Manager

Hamburg, Germany
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Padmini Manivannan

Manager

Stuttgart, Germany
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Dr.-Ing. Tobias Wigger

Senior Manager

Cologne, Germany
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