Defence Test & Evaluation (Introduction) Course

Learn the fundamentals successful test and evaluation program setup and management

  • Develop better test and evaluation programs that enhance project success
  • Enhance team performance in delivering complex defense systems
  • Trusted by government & defense organizations
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Course Overview

Develop Knowledge and Skills To Deliver Effective Test and Evalaution Programs

This one-day Defence Test and Evaluation course delivers essential knowledge for understanding and applying T&E methodologies across the Defence Capability Life Cycle. Designed to enhance the acquisition of complex military systems, the course builds critical skills in T&E planning, risk management, and capability assessment. Participants will explore how effective T&E strategies ensure projects meet operational requirements—from concept to deployment—while improving system reliability and delivering high-performance results.

The course offers hands-on, practical insights into various T&E types, such as design testing, operational testing, and acceptance evaluation. Real-world applications spanning air, land, sea and cyber domains, ensuring participants gain actionable skills for delivering cost-effective and mission-critical defence systems.

Key topics include best practices in T&E, alignment with the Defence Capability Life Cycle, and the development of an effective Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). Through practical examples, participants will learn to recognise common challenges and develop strategies for successful T&E implementation.

As part of the course students receive a high-quality printed colour training folder and pdf course certificate of completion.

Mr Mark Schweikert

Mark has over 15 years of experience in Defence Test & Evaluation. As Director of the Australian Defence Test & Evaluation Organisation (ADTEO), he oversaw the development and approval of major project test plans. Mark co-authored Defence’s first T&E Roadmap and developed related policies and manuals. Mark has presented numerous papers at the International Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference and delivered various Defence T&E upskilling courses.

Delivery modes for this course

Onsite

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

Live-Online

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

TruHybrid

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

Who Should Take This Course?

Capability Developers
Systems Engineers
Business Analysts
Project Managers
Consultants

Course Timetable

Course Curriculum

What is Test and Evaluation? | Role of T&E within the Defence Capability Life Cycle | Why is T&E important? | What is testing? | What is evaluation? | Common applications of T&E | Main types of T&E

Defence CLC | T&E & the CLC Process | Committees, processes & key accountabilities | T&E planning documents and CLC gates | Tips for T&E program success

Key considerations | Operational T&E | Design T&E | Acceptance T&E | Production T&E | What can go wrong?

T&E strategy purpose | Design Acquire Test (DAT) vs Design Test Acquire (DTA) | Foreign Military Sales (FMS) | Military-off-the-Shelf (MOTS) | Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) | Rapid acquisition | Ranges

Planning for a Test & Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) | Types of TEMPs and fidelity | Required T&E documents | Stakeholders | TEMP workshop and development process | Application of types of T&E

Integrated Product Teams (IPT) & competency standards | Live Virtual Constructive (LVT) & Autonomy | Ranges & infrastructure | Preview T&E | Simulation trap & targets | Conspiracy of optimism

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Our unique approach emphasizes hands-on experience and lateral thinking to equip participants with the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively when it matters most. By adopting this innovative and tailored approach, EIT stands out as a leader in providing exceptional, practical, and industry-relevant training for tomorrow’s high achievers.

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