Getting Started with OPM: Objects and Processes

Learn the Building Blocks of Object Process Methodology for Model-Based Systems Engineering

If you’ve heard of MBSE or OPM and wondered how to get started, this beginner-friendly course is the perfect place to begin.

In this short, hands-on course, you’ll build a strong foundation in Object Process Methodology (OPM) — the ISO-standard visual modelling language for systems engineering. You’ll learn how to model systems using the two fundamental elements of OPM: objects and processes, and you’ll discover how their properties bring clarity and precision to your models.

But we won’t just talk theory — you’ll get to build real models step-by-step using OPCloud, the powerful, browser-based tool for OPM. You’ll have access to a temporary sandbox so you can practise directly alongside the lessons and reinforce your understanding through quizzes and exercises.

By the end of this course, you’ll:

• Understand what objects and processes are in OPM and how they work together

• Be able to define and use key properties to enrich your models

• Have hands-on experience modelling simple systems in OPCloud

• Feel confident taking your first step into the world of Model-Based Systems Engineering

Whether you’re a systems engineer, system modeller, or someone exploring MBSE for the first time, this course will give you the practical skills and clarity to get started.

You don’t need any prior experience — just curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Ready to start your OPM journey? Let’s dive in.