[Year 12 SofDev] IEEE Professional Certification
stephen at melbpc.org.au
stephen at melbpc.org.au
Sat May 17 22:24:59 EST 2008
IEEE Computer Society to Launch Professional
Certification for Entry-Level Software Developers
http://www.computer.org
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.- The IEEE Computer Society, the world's leading
organization of computing professionals, today launched a new professional
certification for entry-level software developers ..
Formal announcement of the Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA)
program will take place on Tuesday, 13 May at 5 p.m. in conjunction with
the IEEE Computer Society's annual meeting. The first CSDA exam will be
held the same day..
The Computer Society developed the certification in response to industry's
requests for a way to evaluate the skill and knowledge of those entering
the software field.
The CSDA exam covers core software-engineering principles and validates an
entry-level candidate's knowledge of the foundations of computer science,
mathematics, and engineering.
It is designed to complement the Computer Society's Certified Software
Development Professional program.
"Software engineers should take the CSDA because it offers them the
opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in, and commitment to,
software-engineering principles,"said Susan K. (Kathy) Land, CSDP and
president-elect of the IEEE Computer Society.
Land, principal software and systems engineer at MITRE Corp., said there's
a difference between individuals who can code and individuals who
understand the engineering discipline as it's applied to the software
lifecycle. She added that employers are searching for well-rounded
information technology experts. Unlike vendor- or application-specific
certifications, a broad range of topics are covered by the CSDA, which is
based on the IEEE's Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge.
The CSDA certification was developed through rigorous adherence to
internationally accepted procedures. It features a self-directed learning
system that consists of print modules, an online course, and instructor
materials. Prometric will administer the exam through its thousands of
testing centers around the world.
Individuals interested in the CSDA can visit http://www.computer.org/csda
and sign up to take the exam at their convenience. Proctors can be also
arranged for companies interested in having groups of their employees take
the exam. This site and all contents (unless otherwise noted) are
Copyright ©2008, IEEE, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Cheers people
Stephen Loosley
Victoria, Australia
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