CSDP: Prepare for the Exam

CSDP Online Course

CSDP Online Course

A step-by-step, in-depth analysis of the software engineering process, this course is a guide that will equip you with all the knowledge needed to pass the exam.

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SWEBOK

SWEBOK

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 Sample Questions

CSDP Sample Questions

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CSDP Course Outline

Module 1: Software Engineering and Society

  • Software Engineering
  • Engineering Economics
  • Software Engineering Standards
  • Professional Practices

Module 2: Software Requirements

  • Engineering Process
  • Elicitation and Analysis
  • Specifications
  • Management

Module 3: Software Design

  • Design Concepts
  • Software Design Strategies
  • Software Architecture
  • Specialized Software Design Approaches

Module 4: Software Construction

  • Construction Elements
  • Design, Organization, and Documentation
  • System Integration and Deployment

Module 5: Software Testing

  • Software Testing Overview
  • Test Types
  • Test Design

Module 6: Software Maintenance

  • Description
  • Process
  • Management
  • Measurement
  • Documentation

Module 7: Software Configuration Management

  • Configuration Management

Module 8: Software Engineering Management

  • Software Management Functions and Modes
  • Software Engineering Management Process
  • Planning a Project
  • Reviews and Audits

Module 9  Software Engineering Process

  • The Importance of Processes
  • Process Models 
  • Capability Maturity Model for Software
  • Controlling a Project
  • Software Verification and Validation
  • Metric Classification and Selection

Module 10: Software Engineering Tools and Methods

  • Software Engineering Tools and Methods

Module 11: Software Quality

  • Software Verification and Validation
  • Software Quality Assurance
  • Data Collection

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