2/1/12: New Test Windows Announced for CSDA and CSDP
The IEEE Computer Society will hold two test periods this year for its Certified Software Development Associate and Certified Software Development Professional Credentials.  The first deadline to apply is 30 May. Read More

12/20/11: Computer Society Thanks CSDA Refresh Volunteers
Thirty-eight IEEE Computer Society volunteers from universities, government agencies, and the private sector contributed efforts to refreshing the Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) certification. Read More

12/7/11: Reviewers Sought for SWEBOK Guide Knowledge Areas
The IEEE Computer Society is seeking public review comments for Version 3 of the Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge. Read More

9/27/11: GI Bill Reimbursement of Software Development Certifications Expanded
Reimbursement of IEEE Computer Society software development certifications has been expanded for veterans under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.  Under the bill, veterans are eligible for 100 percent reimbursement of the US $395 cost of taking the Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) exam and the $495 cost of taking the Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) exam.  Read More

8/1/11: Deadline Nearing to Sign Up as a CSDA Beta Tester
The deadline is approaching to sign up as a beta tester for the IEEE Computer Society's new Certified Software Development Associate exam.  Those who register for the CSDA Beta exam by August 15 will receive a Computer Society membership in addition to substantial discounts.  Read More

7/13/11: Computer Society Offers Student Discount for CSDA Beta Exam
Students who take the beta version of the newest version of the Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) test will receive the special rate of US $195, a 77 percent discount off the regular price.  Read More

7/12/11: Purna Signs Vignan University for CS Software Development Education Programs
Vignan University has signed an agreement with Purna Career Solutions to offer IEEE Computer Society software development education programs to its students.  Read More

6/8/11: IEEE Computer Society Embarks on Refresh of CSDA Examination
The IEEE Computer Society is moving forward with the refresh of the Certified Software Development Associate examination for entry-level software developers.  Read More

5/12/11: IEEE Computer Society Debuts Software Engineering Assessment Series
The IEEE Computer Society has launched a series of software engineering self-assessment courses that will greatly benefit technology professionals seeking continuing education credits as well as corporations in need of professional training options. Read More

4/9/11: Software Engineering Workshops Held at ZPark
The IEEE Computer Society recently held a series of workshops at Zhongguancun Software Park (ZPark) in Beijing to certify trainers and help raise the competency of software engineering in China. Read More

3/9/11: CSDP Instructor-Led Prep Classes Offered at SSTC
The IEEE Computer Society will be offering an instructor-led Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) preparation course at the 16-19 May Systems and Software Technology Conference (SSTC) in Salt Lake City, Utah.  For details on registering, visit http://sstc-online.org. Read More

1/17/11: Adhiparasakthi Engineering College Adopts SWEBOK and CSDA
Adhiparasakthi Engineering College has signed a memorandum of understanding with Registered Education Provider Purna Career Solutions to offer IEEE Somputer Society software development education programs to APEC students. Read More

1/10/11: Pace University to Prepare Software Engineers for CSDA
Pace University's Seidenburg School of Computer Science and Information Systems will offer master's students in Software Development and Engineering a rigorous program of preparation leading to certification as Certified Software Development Associates (CSDAs).  Read More

12/13/10: B.S. Abdur Rahman University Adopts SWEBOK and CSDA
BS. Abdur Rahman University has become the first university in Chennai, India, to sign an agreement to offer SWEBOK and the CSDA to students.  Read More

12/10/10: AMA College of Engineering Adopts CSDA, SWEBOK
Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding to offer IEEE Computer Society software development educaiton programs to its students.  Read More

11/3/10: ExpertWave to Promote IEEE Computer Society Certifications
ExpertWave plans to promote the Computer Society's CSDA and CSDP programs in all engineering colleges, universities, academic institutions, and software companies in the EMEA region.  Read More

10/14/10: First SWEBOK EssentialSet Nears Publication
The IEEE Computer Society is set to launch a series of EssentialSet anthologies to support the CSDP and SWEBOK.  Read More

10/12/10: Purna Holds Seminars at Chennai Universities
Purna Career Solutions (PCS), a registered education provided for IEEE Computer Society software development certifications, has held several seminars recently at educational institutions in Chennai, India.  Read More

9/22/10: Final Editors Picked for SWEBOK Guide Update
The final two volunteer editors have been selected to oversee the updating of specific knowledge areas for the IEEE Computer Society's Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge.  Read More

8/16/10: IEEE CS Announces 1st Half 2011 Exam Window for CSDA and CSDP
The 1st half 2011 examination window for the CSDA and CSDP begins 10 January 2011 and is open until 26 June 2011.  Read More

7/8/10: Sella Servizi Bancari Adopts CSDA
IT services provider Sella Servizi Bancari has added the IEEE Computer Society's Certified Software Development Associate certification to its new recruit training program, facilitated by Purna Career Solutions, a Computer Society Registered Education Provider.  Read More

7/2/10: Editors Picked for SWEBOK Guide Update