Certified Software Quality Engineer Exam Preparation

This class provides an review of materials in the 2008 body of knowledge (BOK) and teaches how to convert an understanding of the vocabulary and subjects into the ability to answer typical exam questions for the ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer examination. The class consists of eight half-day or four full day sessions. Although students will review all areas of the BOK, coverage in depth of any particular area is not possible due to time constraints.

Students completing this course will learn the vocabulary and concepts needed to stand the ASQ CSQE examination.

Class Outline:

  • General Knowledge in Quality  
    • Quality Principles 
    • Ethical and Legal Compliance 
    • Stanadards and Models 
    • Leadership Skills 
    • Team Skills 
  • Software Quality Management 
    • Quality Management System 
    • Methodologies 
    • Audits 
  • Systems and Software Engineering Processes  
    • Lifecycles and Process Models 
    • Systems Architecture 
    • Requirements Engineering 
    • Requirements Management 
    • Software Analysis, Design, and Development 
    • Maintenance Management 
  • Project Management 
    • Planning, Scheduling, and Deployment 
    • Tracking and Controlling 
    • Risk Management 
  • Software Metrics and Analysis 
    • Metrics and Measurement Theory 
    • Process and Product Measurement 
    • Analytical Techniques 
  • Software Verification and Validation 
    • Theory 
    • Test Planning and Design 
    • Reviews and Inspections 
    • Test Execution Documentation 
    • Customer Deliverables 
  • Software Configuration Management 
    • Configuration Infrastructure 
    • Configuration Identification 
    • Configuration Control and Status Accounting 
    • Configuration Audits 
    • Product Release and Distribution 

Updated November 25, 2008

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