CSQA Preparatory Training
(A Three Day Workshop)

Workshop Overview

This training program is designed to help software quality analyst professionals prepare for the Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) certification examination. However, this program does not “teach the test.” The course will thoroughly cover the software quality “concepts” to enhance understanding for those professionals interested in becoming proficient as a software quality analyst. The complete training program typically encompasses 3 days of training. The three days training is devoted to discussing the concepts of software quality. The program also addresses the understanding the CSQA examination process. This is followed by actual practice examinations for each of the four parts of the exam. The examination includes two objective type tests and two short subjective answer type exams.

Workshop Benefits

At the end of the course the participant will be able to understand:

  • Quality Principles and Concepts
  • Verification and Validation Life Cycle Quality Framework
  • Review and Testing Techniques
  • Quality Assurance Activities
  • QA Planning
  • Process Improvement Models
  • Metrics and Measurement
  • Outsourcing and Subcontracting Processes

Workshop Contents

  • Skill Category 1: Quality Principles and Concepts
  • Skill Category 2: Quality Leadership
  • Skill Category 3: Quality Baselines (Assessments and Models)
  • Skill Category 4: Quality Assurance
  • Skill Category 5: Quality Planning
  • Skill Category 6: Define, Build, Implement and Improve Work Processes
  • Skill Category 7: Quality Control Practices
  • Skill Category 8: Metrics and Measurement
  • Skill Category 9: Internal Control and Security
  • Skill Category 10: Outsourcing, COTS and Contracting Quality

Who Should Attend

This course is for individuals appearing for the CSQA examination. The individuals can include:

  • Quality Analysts
  • Requirements Analyst
  • Software Developers
  • Project Manager

Eligibility Criteria for Taking Certification Exam

Those individuals who desire to take the CSQA certification exam must meet at-least one of the following criteria:

  • A 4 year degree from an accredited college-level institution & 2 years experience in the information services field
  • A 3 year degree from an accredited college-level institution & 3 years experience in the information services field
  • A 2 year degree from an accredited college-level institution & 4 years experience in the information services field
  • Six years experience in the information services field

AND

  • Are working, or have worked at any time within the prior 18 months, in the field within covered by the certification designation