Engineering with Values
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Value-based Engineering (VBE) is standardized in ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-7000 Model Process for Addressing Ethical Concerns During System Design. It is a highly practical, tested and certifiable approach to human-centered engineering. It makes organizations aware of the human and social challenges but also supreme innovation opportunities inherent in their IT systems. It is a successor of Value Sensitive Design and provides tangible substance to those who commit to Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR). VBE provides a structured and transparent way to translate value principles into IT system requirements ensuring that product management and technical units collaborate towards stakeholder value, minimal risk and legal compliance. Read the snapshot article from the IEEE Technology & Society Magazine or, in German, our overview in Informatik Spektrum.
Comprehensive hands-on Introduction
Get introduced to the VBE framework and how it allows for ethical, value-driven innovation. Discover the underlying ethical foundations that shape responsible design within VBE.
Standard application and personnel certification
Look into AI and especially Machine Learning and understand why it is a powerful technology that comes with pitfalls.
Understand the link to the EU's AI Act
See how VBE and ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-7000 align with the EU AI Act, supporting your organization to stay compliant with emerging regulations.
Access tools and materials
Get a copy of the VBE Handbook and digital access to over 200+ PowerPoint slides, 70+ graphics, and forms that make implementing VBE in your organization seamless.
Course Overview
Day 1 – Introduction to Value-based Engineering, VBE Phase 1: Concept and Context Exploration
- Morning:
- Welcome & Introduction
- Challenges of Digitalization, Why VBE?
- Fundamentals of VBE
- The 10 Principles of VBE
- Afternoon:
- Principles (continued), Ecosystem Responsibility
- Concept & Context of Operations
- Q&A
Day 2 – Values and Ethical Foundations, VBE Phase 2: Value Exploration
- Morning:
- The Concept of Value in Business
- The Value Language of VBE, Value Exploration (incl. workshop & review)
- Afternoon:
- Introduction to Utilitarianism (incl. workshop & review)
- Introduction to Virtue Ethics (incl. workshop & review)
- Q&A
Day 3 – From Values to Requirements, VBE Phase 3: Ethically Aligned Design
- Morning:
- Introduction to Deontology (incl. workshop & review)
- Clustering of Values
- Prioritization and Conceptual Analysis
- Afternoon:
- Definition of Ethical Value Requirements (EVR)
- Deriving Requirements
- Transparency Management
- VBE in the Context of AI Governance with ISO/IEC 42001
- Q&A
Day 4 – Review, Repetition, and Q&A (0.5 days)
- Review of Key Concepts from Days 1–3
- Group Discussion: Lessons Learned and Open Questions
- Guidance on the structure of the certification exam
Why you should choose this program
Our Ambassador training equips you with essential skills in Value-based Engineering (VBE), providing a strong foundation to incorporate ethical and social values into your projects. Guided by the IEEE 7000 standard, this training offers practical tools, expert insights, and a certification that sets you apart in a rapidly evolving field. Whether you’re an engineer, product manager, or ethics enthusiast, our program enables you to make informed, responsible decisions that align with emerging regulatory standards and societal expectations.
Comprehensive Introduction to Value-based Engineering (VBE)
Get introduced to the VBE framework and how it allows for ethical, value-driven innovation.
Insights into Value Philosophy
Discover the underlying ethical foundations that shape responsible design within VBE.
Guide to applying and certifying with ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-7000 (IEEE 7000)
Understand how this crucial standard can be applied within your organization and get an overview of future certification possibilities
Understanding the Connection to ermerging legislation, like the European Union’s AI Act
See how VBE and IEEE 7000 align with the EU AI Act, supporting your organization to stay compliant with emerging regulations.
Hands-on Experience Through Case Studies, including AI cases
Practice the VBE methodology with hands-on exercises and receive personalized feedback to strengthen your skills.
Receive the DeGruyter Handbook and Access exclusive tools
Get a copy of the Handbook and digital access to over 200+ PowerPoint slides, 70+ graphics, and structured sheets that make implementing VBE in your organization seamless.
Preparation for “VBE Ambassador” certification
Get all the introduction to and material you need for your personal certification with Austrian Standards as “VBE Ambassador”.
What our students say
Who should attend
This program is designed for:
- Practitioners with basic knowledge looking to deepen their expertise in developing social and ethical systems
- Engineers, product managers, and designers aiming to champion ethical system design within their teams
- Ethics and compliance professionals ready to drive ethical practices across projects
- Leaders seeking to embed values into product development and organizational strategy
Getting Certified
We help getting you ready!
Our training lays the optimal foundation to get your expertise certified!
Our course covers the full theory for the Austrian standards Value-based Engineering Ambassador Certification.
Upcoming classes
VBE Ambassador Training (3 days, June 2025)
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VBE Ambassador Training (3.5 days, Sept 2025) – in cooperation with Austrian Standards
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VBE Ambassador Training (3 days, Dec 2025)
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