The flagshipSimulation Bootcamp
Master the craft. Keep the code.
The Complete Simulation in Python with SimPy Bootcamp: a working practitioner's entire method, from first principles to models that inform decisions worth millions. No licence fees; no black boxes; no expiry date on what you learn.
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£597
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- All future updates included
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01 The problem
How does an engineer end up paying sixty thousand pounds a year for software, per seat, to answer questions Python answers free? Slowly, then suddenly: one licence becomes a team of licences, one vendor becomes a dependency, and one day you realise the model that runs your analysis belongs to somebody else.
The alternative is not a secret. SimPy has been sitting in plain sight for years, free and open source, capable of everything the expensive suites do and a great deal they do not. What has been missing is a route: not another tutorial that ends at "hello, world", but a working professional's complete method for taking a simulation from a blank file to a decision a board will act on.
This course is that route.
02 The instructor
Taught by someone who does this for a living.
Harry Munro, CEng MIMechE. Chartered Engineer; more than a decade in simulation; models that have informed decisions worth over £100 million.
I began where many students begin: at Transport for London, wrestling licensed simulation software and the invoices that came with it. I moved to Python and SimPy and never moved back. Since then I have led simulation work at Transport for London, Anglo American, First Mode and Improbable, and trained engineers across defence, mining, healthcare and energy.
Everything in this bootcamp is something I use. Nothing in it is filler; if a module would not survive contact with a real project, it does not ship.
Harry consistently impressed me with his mastery of both the technical side of simulation modelling and coding as well as the nuanced aspects of simulation project management. He possesses a rare combination of modelling expertise and a keen understanding of how to translate complex business needs into effective simulation models. His leadership, focus on results and exceptional communication skills make him an ideal person to learn from.
Rory Greig Research Engineer at Google DeepMind 03 See inside
Watch before you buy.
04 The outcomes
What you will be able to do
Five capabilities, compounding in roughly this order.
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Models from a blank file
Design and build discrete-event simulations in Python with SimPy: queues, resources, processes and the awkward interactions between them, in code you own and can version-control.
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A complete working method
Not just syntax. Scoping, conceptual modelling, build, validation and delivery; the templates and scaffolds compress months of trial and error into days of directed progress.
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The seven core patterns
A handful of SimPy patterns solve some ninety-five percent of simulation problems. Learn them once and recognise them everywhere, in any industry you happen to work in.
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Production-grade habits
Structure models for maintainability, repeatability and stakeholder confidence; the difference between a clever script and a tool a business will actually bet on.
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An asset that appreciates
New modules arrive regularly at no extra cost, for life. Most purchases depreciate the moment you make them; this one is contractually obliged to do the opposite.
05 The curriculum
Fourteen modules, six projects, one method.
Over sixty video lessons with all source code and the professional templates I use on client work.
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Modules 1–2
Foundations and methodology
When to simulate and, just as importantly, when not to. Conceptual modelling frameworks; scope, objectives and assumptions; how to structure a study from first principles.
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Modules 3–6
SimPy core mastery
Environments, processes and events. Resources, containers and stores; queue disciplines and priorities; interrupts and conditional waits. Your first complete model, built properly.
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Modules 7–9
Professional techniques
Cost and financial modelling. Animation and visual communication. Presenting stochastic results to people who stopped listening at "stochastic"; dashboards and summary reports.
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Modules 10–11
Statistical analysis
Monte Carlo methods and replication design. Sensitivity analysis, scenario comparison, confidence intervals and warm-up detection; recommendations that survive scrutiny.
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Modules 12–14
Project leadership
Architecture and code organisation for larger models. Requirements gathering and stakeholder management. Verification, validation and the slow construction of trust.
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In the pipeline
Bonus modules
Automated testing for simulation models; input distribution selection and fitting; advanced optimisation techniques. Included in your enrolment when they arrive.
06 The evidence
What students have built
- A warehouse optimisation model saving £2M annually in staffing costs
- A hospital A&E simulation that cut patient wait times by 34%
- A manufacturing line model that exposed bottlenecks worth £500K
- A supply chain simulation preventing stockouts across 50 locations
- A mining equipment scheduler that lifted utilisation by 23%
- An airport security checkpoint model handling 10,000 passengers a day
07 The reach
One craft; every industry.
The patterns do not care whether the queue holds patients, pallets or passenger trains.
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Manufacturing
Production lines, bottlenecks, throughput and waste.
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Logistics & supply chain
Routes, warehouses, networks and resilience.
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Mining
Equipment scheduling, transport and utilisation.
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Defence & aerospace
Mission logistics and assembly where precision is everything.
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Healthcare
Patient flow, staffing and pathways, with no patients at risk.
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Railway & transport
Timetables, capacity and passenger flow at network scale.
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Oil, gas & energy
Drilling, pipelines and refineries, tested without consequence.
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Systems & RAM engineering
Failure rates, maintenance regimes and dependability.
08 The package
What your enrolment includes
- 14 modules with over 60 video lessons
- 6 hands-on projects modelling real-world systems
- Professional templates and code scaffolds
- Direct instructor Q&A support
- Private student community
- Lifetime access to all future updates
- Certificate of completion
09 In their words
From engineers and researchers
Harry is the ultimate professional when it comes to simulation. I had the privilege of working alongside him at Anglo American, where he led the creation of a cutting-edge simulation product from scratch. Harry's ability to bridge simulation, software and systems engineering while keeping everything practical and results-focused is unmatched. If you're considering learning simulation from Harry, you couldn't be in better hands.
Chris Samiullah Technical Programme Manager at Pydantic Harry's expertise spans the entire simulation lifecycle; from engaging with stakeholders to gather clear requirements, to modelling, designing and developing SimPy simulations, as well as analysis and communication of results. If you wish to master every aspect of applying simulation to improve business decisions, then Harry is an expert guide.
Dr Peter Malkin Principal Operations Researcher at CloudNC Harry is simply a master of discrete event simulation and SimPy. I watched him build complex simulations from scratch, expertly separating the noise from what really matters. If you're thinking of learning from him; don't hesitate!
Natalie Murray Senior Modelling and Simulation Engineer The School of Simulation Course is a straightforward one-stop shop for working with SimPy. Worth the money when you consider the time I saved by not learning from my own mistakes!
Connor Valentine, PhD Managing Partner at Valentine Data Solutions Working with Harry was an incredible learning experience. His technical mastery of simulation is impressive, but what really sets him apart is his ability to align simulation projects with real-world business challenges. He's also a brilliant teacher; patient, enthusiastic and genuinely invested in helping others succeed.
Dr Alastair Heggie Senior Modelling and Simulation Engineer 10 The fit
Is it for you?
Enrol if
- You can write basic Python: functions, lists, dictionaries
- Your work involves, or should involve, modelling and analysis
- You want to replace licensed software with code you control
- You are building simulation capability for a team or organisation
- You can give it two to three focused hours a week
Look elsewhere if
- You have no Python and no intention of learning any
- You need agent-based or continuous simulation (this course is discrete-event)
- You want pure theory with no projects
- You are an advanced SimPy user after niche topics only
11 The small print, enlarged
Questions, answered
How much Python do I need?
A basic familiarity is plenty. If you can write a function and work with lists and dictionaries, you have everything required; the lessons concentrate on SimPy patterns rather than advanced Python. If you are not quite there, the 30-day guarantee lets you find out at no risk.
Do I have to finish it quickly?
Not at all. The course is entirely self-paced, with lifetime access and unlimited future updates. Some students finish in a week; most spread the work over a month or two at two to three hours per week; plenty treat it as a reference and dip in as projects demand.
Will it get me off expensive off-the-shelf software?
Yes; that is rather the point. By the end you will be able to build your simulations in Python with complete control over the code and no licence fees. Some students have saved their organisations over £50,000 in the first year alone.
How long does the whole course take?
Expect 20 to 30 hours of material including videos, worked examples, quizzes and projects. The fastest completion on record is one week; there are no prizes for matching it.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
There is: a full 30-day money-back guarantee. If the course is not what you hoped, request a refund within 30 days and you will receive one. No questions asked.
Can my employer pay?
Certainly. A VAT invoice and receipt are issued automatically at purchase, ready for reimbursement or expensing. For team enrolments, email [email protected] for volume pricing.
Training a team? Volume pricing and VAT invoices are available; email [email protected].
A short note before you decide.
This bootcamp is more than a decade of practice distilled into a programme you can work through at your own pace. The projects are drawn from real systems, the templates are the ones I use with clients and I answer student questions personally.
If it is not what you expected, the 30-day guarantee returns every penny; no hoops, no hard feelings. The only unrecoverable cost is another year of licence fees.
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