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080 80 800 888IEEE - Firebrand's Training for IEEE's Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA)
Overview
Learn effective, technology-neutral software development - in just 2 days - with Firebrand’s accelerated training for IEEE’s Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) certification.
You’ll study the IEEE Software Engineering Body of Knowledge as you learn the principles and processes involved in software requirements, software design, software construction and software testing.
This accelerated course will also cover:
- User interface (UI) design in a software project
- Software models
- Functional and non-functional requirements
- Error handling and security in a software design project
- The managerial skills needed in software construction
Learn faster using Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology; you’ll be immersed in software development as you combine hands-on practical experience with theoretical knowledge.
You’ll sit the official Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) exam onsite as part of your accelerated course. This exam is covered by your Certification Guarantee.
Benefits
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
Curriculum
- Functional and non-functional requirements
- Requirements elicitation techniques
- Software models to be used to flush out and extract hidden requirements
- Requirements analysis
- Requirements engineering in the context of software development life cycles and processes
- Requirements validation techniques
- Evaluate requirements to identify defects
- Common techniques used to manage changes to requirements
- Essential design principles and methods relative to the overall software design process
- The concepts of concurrency, data persistence, error handling and security to a typical software design project
- Essential elements of software structure and architecture in terms of styles, patterns and families of programs and frameworks within software development projects
- Key principles involved in the development of user interface design to a software development project
- Function, object, data structure and component-based design methodologies in a typical software design project
- Managerial skills required in software construction complexity: anticipating change, constructing for verification, and employing construction standards throughout a software construction project
- Key construction life cycle models - including planning and measurement - to software construction projects
- Construction considerations such as design, languages, coding, testing, quality, and reuse
- Key construction technologies such as API, state-based and table-driven techniques, runtime configuration, middleware, and other technologies in a typical software construction project
- Key software construction tools such as GUI builders, unit testing tools, profiling, performance analysis, and slicing tools
- Testing terminology
- Software test processes and techniques
- Testing techniques, including domain, code, fault, usage, and model-based, within software testing scenarios
- Test evaluation scenarios to specific software testing objectives
- Testing process, taking into account all common practical consideration
Exam Track
You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:
- Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) exam
Additional information:
- Exam duration: 180 minutes
- Total questions: 160
What's Included
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation *
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
- On-site exams **
- Exam vouchers **
- Practice tests **
- Certification Guarantee ***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware **
- * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
Reviews
Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134,561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.
Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))
"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))
"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))
"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))
"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
Anonymous, SYP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))
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