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Software Quality Assurance Course

Overview: An integral part of system development and implementation is adherence to an effective Quality Assurance Process. The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) developed by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University is the most widely accepted quality framework used by the software development industry in the United States.

The Integrated High Definition (IHD) Methodology is a hybrid of CMM Framework and a proprietary Quality Assurance Methodology design to meet the unique needs of small, medium and large organizations.


Course Objectives: • How to develop the appropriate Quality Assurance Plan • How to define and implement a quality assurance process designed specifically for your organization • To provide an understanding of the Software • Configuration Management Process • How to select the appropriate test method and tools • How to establish, evaluate and maintain quality checkpoints	Target Audience: • System Development Managers Software Engineers • Programmers Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialists Prerequisite: This course assumes some level of understanding of Information System Development concepts and principles.

ISC-4002 Software Quality Assurance Course Content Specification
OVERVIEW	THE REVIEW PROCESS	TESTING
Defining A Quality Model	Phase Review	Test Tool Selection
Quality Process Overview	Code and Document Review	Testing Techniques
Selecting the correct model	Code and Document Inspection	Testing Methodology
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT	Postmortem Review	4 Independence
Evaluate Personnel Skills	VENDOR MANAGEMENT	Test Plan Format
Training Needs	Service Level Agreement	Test Case Format
Interpersonal Relationship	Intellectual Property Rights	Test Bed
QUALITY PLANNING	Vendor Evaluation	Automation Technique
Size Quality Assurance Effort	Vendor Selection	Analytical Procedures
Define the appropriate life cycle model	Turnover Document	AUDIT TECHNIQUES
Define Roles and Responsibilities	FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION	Internal Control
Standards and Guidelines	Cost-Benefit Analysis	Audit Techniques
The appropriate document templates	Ongoing Assessment	QUALITY MEASURES
Goals, Measurement and Checkpoints	MANAGEMENT ISSUES	Analysis Techniques
CURRENT PROCESS EVALUATION	Management Commitment	Process Improvement
Evaluate & document the current process	Resource Management & Approval	Process Management
5.0 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES	Risk Analysis	Effective Planning
Define Roles and Responsibilities	Resource Allocation	Entry and Exit Criteria
Segregation of duties	SDLC PRINCIPLES	Completion Criteria
STANDARDIZATION	Requirements Gathering	Process Evaluation
Administrative Standards	Feasibility Study	Change Management
Technical Standards	System Analysis	Pass/Failed Criteria
Publication of Standards	System Design	SECURITY
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT	System Development	Disaster Recovery
Change Control Board	Maintenance	Preventative Measures
Version Control	Retirement