CSDP Assessment Course

Preparing to take the CSDP examination?
Start with the all-new CSDP Assessment Course and evaluate your comprehension of the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK). This self-paced, on-line course is for experienced software development professionals and contains 8 modules that span the 15 Knowledge Areas (KAs) of the new SWEBOK Guide Version 3.

Each module features in-line quizzes on topics so that you will be able to track your progress every step of the way. For further study, a list of textbooks, courses, and relevant reference materials is also included within each module.

Fees

Please note: If you would like to purchase the CSDP Assessment Course, you will need a web account. If you do not have one, please register for a free web account here.

For questions regarding exam or assessment course registration, contact csdp@computer.org.

To access the Assessment Course, you must use either of the following web browsers: Internet Explorer, Version 7.0 or later, or Firefox, Version 5.0 or later.

Other Recommended Preparation Resources

*New* EssentialSets

EssentialSets are digital PDF anthologies of definitive articles from the  Computer Society's online library and are available for select SWEBOK KAs.  Experts in the field put these collections in context with new introductory   essays and annotated lists of useful further reading on the topic.

• Software Design EssentialSet now available - Purchase Now.
• Software Testing EssentialSet now available - Purchase Now.
  

SWEBOK Guide

The Software Engineering Body of Knowledge

The SWEBOK guide briefly summarizes generally accepted principles in software engineering, then points to more extensive sources.

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Further information at swebok.org.
 

CSDP Self-Study Guide

IEEE Computer Society Real-World Software Engineering Problems: A Self-Study Guide for Today's Software Professional by J. Fernando Naveda & Stephen B. Seidman. * IEEE Computer Society members: Use promotion code 38491 when you check out at Wiley.com to receive your 15% member discount.

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CSDP Candidate Information Bulletin

Stay in the loop by signing up for the CSDP Bulletin. You will receive the latest information about the CSDP Exam in pdf format.

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*New* ReadyNotes

ReadyNotes are practical, chapter-sized (25-35 pages) e-books designed to get busy practitioners up to speed on a specific topic right away.  There are many ReadyNotes available related to the SWEBOK Guide Knowledge Areas.  See them here.  

Additional Preparation Resources

• SEVOCAB (Software and Systems Engineering Vocabulary Database)
• Compilation of Software Engineering Terms
• Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Software Engineering
• CSDP Recommended References
• CSDP Sample Test Questions
• CD-based CSDP Exam Prep Course (Thayer)
• *Software Engineering, Volume 1 (Thayer and Christensen)
• *Software Engineering, Volume 2 (Thayer and Dorfman)
• *CSDP Self-Study Guide (Naveda and Seidman)
  
  

  * IEEE Computer Society members: Use promotion code 38491 when you check out at Wiley.com to receive your 15% member discount.