IEEE Computer Society
Professional Education and Certification Programs
Northrop Grumman Update 26 April 2016
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IEEE Computer Society Value-Add
We have a flexible, building-block approach to learning, assessment, and certification
We work with top SMEs in the industry to help define and construct our programs
The internationally-accredited SWEBOK V3 (Version 3) is the foundation for our software development/engineering programs
Assessments can be customized to your unique needs, by knowledge area
Our software certifications measure both knowledge and skills; applied modules are used to assess skill levels with both Java and C available
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Competency Based Professional Development Model
1. Progressive
2. Integrates Knowledge & Skills
3. Measures & Evaluates Competency
Levels
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IEEE CS Certificate and Certification Programs
SWEBOK* Knowledge Area (KA)
Certificates
Certificates of
Achievement
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Associate Software Engineer
Certifications
Professional Competency Certifications
*Software Engineering Body Of Knowledge
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IEEE CS Professional Competency Certifications
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Professional Software
Engineering Master
Certification (PSEMC)
Professional Software
Engineering Process Master
Certification (PSEPMC)
Professional Software
Developer Certification
(PSDC)
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IEEE CS Professional Competency Certification of
greatest interest to Northrop
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Professional Software
Engineering Master
Certification (PSEMC)
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Certificates of Achievement
Complete an online course in:
12 Individual SWEBOK KAs Cloud Computing Software Security Multicore Series Embedded System Design High Performance Computing
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Certificate of
Achievement
For: Professionals seeking PDHs/CEUs, and/or to
gain knowledge in technical topical areas
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Software Engineering Knowledge Area (KA) Certificates
Complete online assessment (90 minutes) in any of the 12 SWEBOK KAs
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SWEBOK Knowledge Area (KA) Certificate
For: Software Developers/Engineers seeking to validate proficiency in one
or more KAs
Managers who want to screen candidates, benchmark or assess skills,
or standardize best practices in a single or multiple KAs
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Knowledge Area Certificates (12 KAs)
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SWEBOK Knowledge Area (KA)
Certificates
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Associate Software Engineering Certifications
Complete an online knowledge-based assessment (3 hours) in any of the three Associate Certificates covering multiple KAs
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For: Software Developers/Engineers wanting to confirm proficiency in one
or more functional areas
Managers who want to screen candidates, benchmark or assess skills,
or standardize best practices in one or more functional areas
Associate Certificate
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IEEE CS Associate Certifications
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Software Development Associate
Software Quality & Maintenance Associate
Software Engineering Management
Associate
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Software Development Associate Certification
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Software Requirements
KA
Software Construction
KA
Software Testing
KA
Software Design
KA
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Software Quality and Maintenance Associate Certification
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Software Quality
KA
Software Configuration Management
KA
Software Maintenance
KA
Software Testing
KA
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Software Engineering Management Associate Certification
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Software Process
KA
Software Economics
KA
Software Engineering
Management KA
Software Models and
Methods KA
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About the Certificate and Certification Assessments
KA Certificate assessments:
– Knowledge-based; each one is ~ 90 minutes long – Fee includes online proctoring; you must use a computer with a
camera to be proctored live – Need to score 70 or above to pass the assessment and earn
the certificate
Associate Certification assessments:
– Knowledge-based; each one is ~ 180 minutes long – Fee includes online proctoring; you must use a computer with a
camera to be proctored live – Need to score 70 or above to pass the assessment and earn
the certificate
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Part II
Professional Software Developer Certification (PSDC)
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2 Applied exam
modules (I + II)
Java or C
+ Part I
One PSDC Exam covering the four
Knowledge Areas
Software Design
Software Requirements
Software Construction
Software Testing
Required Knowledge Skill
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About the Proxor Applied Exam Modules
The applied exam modules are powered by Proxor, a Carnegie Mellon University spin off, and use Authentic Examination TM
technology. They test the readiness of individuals to participate in the workforce as software professionals.
The examinee is provided with a system (base code), a set of tasks to be performed (fix defects or add functionality), professional tools, documentation and other support materials.
Exams are scored based on the ability to correctly complete the assigned tasks. Exams are scored as follows:
• 0 - Inconclusive Results • 1 - Beginner • 2 - Intermediate • 3 or 4 - Advanced
Each Applied Module is approximately 3 hours long and is offered in Java and/or C
Could be used with other SWEBOK certificate programs
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Professional Software Engineering Process Master Certification (PSEPMC)
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Required Knowledge
Part I PSEPMC Exam I containing
these 6 Knowledge Areas:
•Software Requirements
•Software Design
•Software Construction
•Software Testing
•Software Maintenance
•Software Configuration
Management
Part II PSEPMC Exam II containing
these 6 Knowledge Areas:
•Software Eng. Mgmt.
•Software Eng. Process
•Software Eng. Models &
Methods
•Software Quality
•Software Eng.
Economics
•Software Project Mgmt.
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Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEMC)
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+
Required Knowledge Skill
Part I PSEMC Exam I containing
these 6 Knowledge Areas:
•Software Requirements
•Software Design
•Software Construction
•Software Testing
•Software Maintenance
•Software Configuration
Management
Part II PSEMC Exam I containing
these 6 Knowledge Areas:
•Software Eng. Mgmt.
•Software Eng. Process
•Software Eng. Models &
Methods
•Software Quality
•Software Eng. Economics
•Software Project Mgmt.
Part III
2 Applied exam
modules (III + IV)
Java or C
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About the Certificate Assessments
PSEPMC exams:
– Knowledge-based; two 180 minutes long exams, each covering six knowledge areas
– May be taken at different times – Fee includes online proctoring; you must use a computer with a
camera to be proctored live – Need to score 70 or above to pass the assessment
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About the Proxor Applied Modules
The applied exam modules are powered by Proxor, a Carnegie Mellon University spin off, and use Authentic Examination TM technology. They test the readiness of individuals to participate in the workforce as software professionals.
The examinee is provided with a system (base code), a set of tasks to be performed (fix defects or add functionality), professional tools, documentation and other support materials.
Each Applied Module is approximately 3 hours long and is offered in either Java or C Proxor exam modules could be used with other SWEBOK certificate programs
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About the Proxor Applied Modules (cont.)
Exams are scored based on the ability to correctly complete the assigned tasks. Exams are scored as follows:
• 0 - Inconclusive Results • 1 - Beginner • 2 - Intermediate • 3 or 4 - Advanced
A “0” score (inconclusive) results in the following:
– A PSDC candidate will instead earn the Software Development Associate Certification
– A PSEMC candidate will instead earn the PSEPMC certification
Employers can benefit from Proxor results by:
– Scores 0-2; identifying areas of weakness and provide training
– Scores 3-4; identify high performing employees
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Pilot Program
To encourage participation, we are conducting pilot programs. Special pricing for Northrop is:
KA Certificates (each):
$35 (covers course, assessment, and proctoring fees)
Associate Certifications
$100 each (covers courses, assessment, and proctoring fees)
Proficiency Certifications (includes on-line courses,
on-line assessment, proctoring fees, and 2 Proxor applied exams)
PSDC: $250
PSEMC: $450
PSEPMC: $300
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Registering for Certifications
IEEE Computer Society Certification Program Northrop Grumman Pilot
• Certification Program Leadership
– The MS sector Software Engineering Coaching Program is sponsoring this pilot.
• Participation
– All Northrop Grumman employees are eligible to participate!
– Participation benefits include reduced cost during the certification pilot.
• Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEMC) will cost $450 in the pilot compared to normal costs of $890 for IEEE Training Partners or $1200 for non-members. This is a GREAT opportunity!
• Signup and Payment
– Please talk to your manager about reimbursement through EdAssist: https://www.myedassist.com/NGC/
• Select “Exam & Exam Prep Request“
• Select “IEEE Computer Society” as the provider
– Sign up for the Northrop Grumman certification pilot on a special page off the IEEE website: http://www.computer.org/web/corporate-programs/ngis-certification-offers
• Participants of the Software Engineering Coaching Program should sign up for the “PSEPMC” or “PSEMC”
• Timing
– Signup for the pilot will remain open through 30 June 2016
– Testing should be completed within six to nine months after signup
• Additional Information
– Questions can be sent to the Software Engineering Coaching Program: [email protected]
– Scott A. Wright, MS sector engineering coaching program lead: [email protected]
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Please note the limited time this opportunity will be available
Navigating within EdAssist IEEE Certification Pilot
• Select Program Request then Exam & Exam Prep Request
• Enter certification of interest under Exam Name
– Examples include “Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEMC)” or
“Professional Software Engineering Process Master Certification (PSEPMC)”
• Enter “IEEE Computer Society” under Exam Provider Name
• Enter 12/31/2016 under Exam Date
– This date can be adjusted later
• Select “Yes” under Are you taking an Exam Preparation Course
• Click on “I” under Exam Preparation Provider Name
– Select “IEEE Computer Society”
• Enter certification of interest under Exam Preparation Name
– Match your entry from Exam Name above
• Enter the current date under Exam Prep Start Date
• Enter 12/31/2016 under Exam Prep Stop Date
– This needs to match the Exam Date above
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Start Here http://www.computer.org/ngis-certs
Log in with your IEEE CS account to see the links – Your [email protected] is
your username – If you don’t know your
password, email [email protected] for a reset
Learn more and select your desired certification or certificate : – Professional Competency
Certifications – Associate Software
Engineer Certifications – Knowledge Area Certificates
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Certification Qualification Form
Personal, Education, and Professional Information
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– Print this as your receipt
– Email confirmation is also sent
Please allow 3 days for your registration to complete
– You will receive further instructions regarding your certificate/certification program via email
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