Certified High-Fidelity Simulation V&V Professional (CFHSV) – Certificate in High-Fidelity Simulation V&V Program by Tonex
This intensive 2-day certification program equips systems engineers, simulation developers, and QA professionals with the tools and techniques necessary to verify and validate high-fidelity simulations used in mission-critical domains. Grounded in NASA’s V&V standards, DoD’s VV&A framework, and Agile development methods, this course provides conceptual clarity, practical templates, and hands-on experience with simulation validation and verification processes.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between Verification and Validation with respect to fidelity, accuracy, and developer intent.
- Conduct both conceptual and results validation using real-world referents.
- Apply design and implementation verification principles to simulation architecture.
- Plan, execute, and report on a complete simulation V&V lifecycle.
- Integrate V&V checkpoints within Agile sprints for iterative improvement.
- Use NASA and DoD VV&A standards to ensure simulation credibility and traceability.
Target Audience
- Systems & Simulation Engineers
- Software QA Professionals
- V&V Specialists
- Project/Program Managers in aerospace, defense, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) professionals
Course Prerequisites
- Familiarity with systems or software development lifecycle
- Basic understanding of simulation or modeling environments
- Exposure to Agile methods (optional but beneficial)
Certification Requirements
To earn the Certificate in High-Fidelity Simulation V&V, participants must:
- Attend all modules
- Complete both interactive workshops
- Pass the final exam (minimum 80%)
- Submit and present a capstone V&V plan
Certificate Issued
A digitally verifiable certificate titled:
includes participant name, certification code, issue date, and CEUs (1.6 CEUs for 16 hours).
Program Modules:
Day 1: Foundations of High-Fidelity Simulation V&V
Module 1: High-Fidelity Simulation Concepts
- What is simulation fidelity? Why does it matter?
- Mapping fidelity levels to system risk and application domains
Module 2: Fundamentals of Verification & Validation
- Verification = “Did I build it right?”
- Design verification (against specifications)
- Implementation verification (code accuracy)
- Validation = “Did I build the right thing?”
- Conceptual model assessment
- Results validation against real-world data
- Introduction to the Sargent Circle framework
Module 3: Standards and Policy Integration
- NASA-STD-7009 for model credibility
- DoD VV&A: MIL-STD-3022, DoDI 5000.61
- Relationship between SE lifecycles and simulation V&V
Module 4: Validation Execution Techniques
- Referent data selection
- Quantitative comparison methods: RMSE, statistical tolerance
- Case examples from real NASA and DoD simulation projects
Interactive Workshop 1: Validation Lab
- Use provided simulation and real-world datasets
- Apply fidelity and accuracy metrics to assess validation quality
Day 2: Agile Integration and Execution
Module 5: Verification Best Practices
- Static and dynamic verification
- Code audits, scenario walkthroughs
- Event sequence testing and coverage analysis
Module 6: Agile and Iterative V&V
- Backlog stories for simulation verification
- Incremental validation planning in sprint cycles
- Integrating CI/CD into simulation pipelines
Module 7: Risk and Accreditation Planning
- Defining and documenting assumptions and limitations
- Accreditation readiness based on use constraints
- DOD VV&A tools and evaluation checklists
Interactive Workshop 2: Capstone Project
- Build a full V&V plan and accreditation readiness report
- Include traceability matrix, validation data plan, and V&V methods
Final Review & Certification Exam
- 20-question closed-book exam (80% required to pass)
- Peer review of team V&V project deliverables