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Training Programme 2003 |
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If
you have recently graduated in computer science or software
engineering and are working as a software engineer (irrespective
of your precise job title), and have at least 6-months experience
then this training programme is designed for you. It aims to
raise the level of professionalism among young software developers
early in their career and is designed to round off undergraduate
skills already gained. The programme emphasises 'real-world'
issues, and material not generally covered, or appropriate,
within normal undergraduate courses, but which is essential
for effective good practice in employment as a software developer.
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This
is an intensive 10-month programme of one-day workshops, running
from September through to June.
Benefits to Attendee
- Attendees
will be well equipped to be productive and effective developers.
In addition, the following benefits will also apply:
- Consistent
attendees will be given a Certificate of Attendance by CSE
- The
CSE is a registered training provider for the Institution of Engineers
of Ireland's (IEI) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme
and thus this programme can be a substantial part of CPD training,
and contribute towards Chartered Engineer status.
- This
programme has been endorsed by the Irish Computer Society (ICS)
as a valuable contribution to professional development
Benefits to Employer
- The
employer gains from sending their new/recent graduates on this
programme since:
- These
employees will climb the learning curve faster, becoming fully
productive at an earlier stage
- These
employees will be trained to be aware of good practices from the
start of their career and to apply them where appropriate
- The
programme is based on the successful track record of CSE in running
advanced practitioner training since 1991
- The
costs involved are considerably less than sending someone on a
set of individual specialist courses in an attempt to achieve
the same effect.
Nature of workshops
Each
workshop is of one day's duration. The emphasis is on ensuring that
the attendees are exposed to good practice concepts, understand
what the key issues are, and are given sufficient insight to be
able to undertake further learning in the areas covered as required.
>/Outline of programme
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1a
|
What
is Software Engineering? |
Why Software Engineering is not just computer science and what makes
for good practice. |
| 1b |
Requirements
Management |
A
plan may be in place, but how is it monitored? What happens if things
go wrong? How do you bring the project back on track? |
| 2 |
Project
Management Introduction |
The
importance of understanding, and documenting the user needs and the
system features. |
| 3 |
Project
Planning & Tracking |
Estimating,
metrics and tracking progress. |
| 4a |
Configuration
Management |
Ensuring
you know what is done, where it is and what the linkages are. |
| 4b |
Product
Quality |
Introduction
to ISO9126 software quality characteristics and product evaluation. |
| 5a |
Processes
& Life Cycles |
The
concept of a process in software development. Life cycles and the
main stages necessary for a software development project. |
| 5b |
SPI
Frameworks |
Introduction
to ISO9001, CMM and SPICE. Comparing and contrasting the frameworks. |
| 6 |
Software
Quality Assurance |
Test
management, inspections and auditing. |
| 7 |
Object
Technology |
Introduction to the concepts of Object
technology. |
| 8 |
UML |
Practical
issues of using the satndard OO notation. |
| 9 |
Rapid
Development Approaches |
Practical
issues of using rapid approaches like DSDM and eXtreme Programming. |
| 10a |
Intellectual
Property |
Introduction
to IPR, types and features of IPR protection and practical measures. |
| 10b |
Product
Line Management |
Views
of the software product from bespoke to package. Market strategy and
product strategy. |
| 11 |
Designing
User-Centred Computer Systems |
Defining
usability, users and their tasks. Designing Usable Software and User
Support Mechanisms. |
| 12 |
Team
Working & People Issues |
Communication,
team dynamics, personality differences, organisation style. |
| 13 |
Security
& Other Domain Issues |
Security
Management and other domain specific issues. |
| 14 |
PSP,
Professional Issues & Wrap Up |
Personal
Software Process, professional ethics and continuous professional
development (CPD). |
