Course Description
In the world of software, quality is really important. It's not just about having a good product, but also about having good processes to make that product. Someone who's in charge of making sure that software is top-notch has a lot of responsibilities and goals. The CSQE™ Certification teaches you what you need to know to handle these responsibilities and meet your goals.
Here's what you'll learn:
- How to evaluate, develop, and keep an eye on things
- Choosing the right tools for the job
- Managing tasks related to software quality
- Making sure quality is up to par at a managerial level
- Figuring out how good your organization is at what it does
- Helping different teams or projects improve their processes
- Understanding how one change can affect another part of the process
- Helping projects that are having problems
- The CSQE™ Certification sets a standard for evaluating the skills of software quality assurance managers around the world. It shows that you know your stu
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module 1 – Managing Software Quality
- 1.1 Quick Overview on Testing
- 1.1 Software Quality Definition
- 1.2 SQA and Testing Defined and Distinguished
- 1.3 The difference between QA and QC
- 1.4 The software quality assurance
- 1.5 Role of software quality manager
Module 2 – Skills Needed for a Software Quality Manager
- 2.1 Managing Software Quality
- 2.2 Handling Requirements
- 2.3 Managing Changes and Releases
- 2.4 Ensuring Quality During Development
- 2.5 Using Best Practices in Testing
Module 3 – Following Best Practices
- 3.1 Using Best Practices in Reviews and Inspections
- 3.2 Tracking and Reporting Defects
- 3.3 Preventing Defects Before They Happen
- 3.4 Learning About Process Improvement Models
- 3.5 Understanding Lean Software Processes
Module 4 – Software Quality Assurance
- 4.1 Identifying Stakeholders
- 4.2 Creating an SQA Plan
- 4.3 Managing Budgets
- 4.4 Setting Mission Objectives
- 4.5 Convincing Management About SQA
- 4.6 Showing the Return on Investment for SQA
- 4.7 Establishing Quality Standards and Methods
- 4.8 Measuring Software Quality
- 4.9 Implementing Processes
- 4.10 Evaluating Tools and Methodologies
- 4.11 Studying Defects
- 4.12 Implementing Defect Studies
Module 5 – Managing Defects
- 5.1 Verifying and Validating Methods
- 5.2 User Acceptance Testing Activities
- 5.3 Understanding Inspections and Peer Reviews
- 5.4 Effective Inspection Practices
- 5.5 Analyzing Code
- 5.6 Independent Verification and Validation
Module 6 – Configuration Management
- 6.1 Understanding Software Quality Management Principles
- 6.2 Identifying Configuration Management
- 6.3 Establishing and Maintaining Baselines
- 6.4 Managing Changes
- 6.5 Establishing and Maintaining Repositories
- 6.6 Ensuring Integrity of Software Work Products
Module 7 – Risk Analysis
- 7.1 Analyzing Risks and Methods
- 7.2 Identifying and Classifying Risks
- 7.3 Prioritizing and Ranking Risks
- 7.4 Calculating Costs and Probability
- 7.5 Reporting Risks
- 7.6 Monitoring and Controlling Risks
- 7.7 Planning for Contingencies and Mitigation
Module 8 – Requirement Engineering and Management
- 8.1 Defining and Validating Requirements
- 8.2 Quality vs Functional Requirements
- 8.3 Managing Different Types of Requirements
- 8.4 Handling Requirement Changes
- 8.5 Building a Requirement-Management Process
- 8.6 Tracing Requirements
- 8.7 Controlling Requirement Changes
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.