Professional Development Opportunities

SSTC is pleased to announce the following professional development opportunities available to attendees. This is a great opportunity to receive all the benefits of conference attendance as well as obtain additional training and certification at a reduced cost.

Should you decide to participate in any of these additional courses, not only will it be at a discounted rate than if taken elsewhere but you will also be eligible to receive a discounted SSTC conference registration fee of $395. Conference registration is required.

Use the SSTC 2010 conference registration form to register for these great opportunities!

ISPIC  |   INCOSE  |   IEEE CSDP

Become an IEEE Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)!

Sign up for the CSDP instructor-led preparation course and exam bundle.

Course Cost: $795 For SSTC attendees only $395 SSTC Conference Registration Fee (Discounted Rate) Required

Boost your resume by becoming a Certified Software Engineering Professional. CSDP certification demonstrates an individual’s proficiency of the knowledge required of an experienced software development professional. More and more professionals have chosen to earn the CSDP to demonstrate this knowledge and advance in their careers. And, employers are recognizing the value in standardizing their software development practices through certifications like the CSDP.

The three day CSDP preparation course will be taught by an IEEE CS certified instructor, covers the 15 knowledge areas (KAs) that the CSDP exam is based upon, and also includes a sample examination. In preparation for the instructor-led course students will have access to the CSDP online e-learning course for a period of six months. Together, the e-learning and instructor-led courses will help a student identify their strengths and weaknesses within the 15 CSDP KAs in preparation for the exam. A voucher is included with the course so that the student can schedule their examination appointment at any Prometric test center.

The CSDP is the only professional software engineering certification that covers three critical components:

• Demonstrating mastery of a Body of Knowledge (BOK)
• Employer’s confirmation of an employee’s proficiency of software engineering principles
• Continuing professional education measured and relevant to the BOK.

The CSDP bundle package includes: 2.5 days of instructor-led training, CSDP e-learning course (6 months access), 2004 SWEBOK Guide, and a voucher to take the CSDP exam. The CSDP exam has 180-questions, takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete, and can be scheduled through any Prometric test center world-wide.

Register early to reserve your seat using the SSTC registration form. Limited onsite registration is available. A completed IEEE Computer Society CSDP registration form with all supporting materials is required for onsite registration. Please contact csdp@computer.org with questions.

We look forward to a successful course as part of SSTC.

Notice: This course may be cancelled if the minimum of 15 registrants is not met. SSTC and IEEE liability is limited to a refund of registration fees only.

International Software Process Improvement Certification (ISPIC) Courses and Exams2010

Note: Select which day(s) on the SSTC 2010 registration form. See course schedule below.

The following courses by the International Institute for Software Process (IISP) count towards International Software Process Improvement Certi? cation (ISPIC™).

Each course counts towards the speci? ed Core Knowledge Area (CKA) or the Application Knowledge Area (AKA) of the Software Process Improvement Body of Knowledge (SPIBOK™).

For details on the SPIBOK™ and the educational requirements of ISPIC, visit www.SPInstitute.org.

Each tutorial is a full day from 8:00-4:30 | ISPIC Exam 4:30-5:00

Prepare for SE Certification with an INCOSE Tutorial

Course Cost: $395 including materials, refreshments, and lunches. $395 SSTC Conference Registration Fee (Discounted Rate) Required.

For more information on the CSEP application process, and to apply on-line in advance of the tutorial, see http://www.incose.org/educationcareers/certification/, the SSTC Registration site, or contact John Clark at (john.clark@incose.org).