IEEE Computer Society Professional Education and Certification Programs. Northrop Grumman Update 29 March 2016

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1 IEEE Computer Society Professional Education and Certification Programs Northrop Grumman Update 29 March 2016

2 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 2

3 Competency Based Professional Development Model 1. Progressive 2. Integrates Knowledge & Skills 3. Measures & Evaluates Competency Levels

4 IEEE CS Certificate and Certification Programs Certificates of Achievement SWEBOK* Knowledge Area (KA) Certificates Associate Engineer Certifications Professional Competency Certifications * Engineering Body Of Knowledge 4

5 IEEE CS Professional Competency Certifications Professional Developer Certification (PSDC) Professional Engineering Process Master Certification (PSEPMC) Professional Engineering Master Certification (PSEMC) 5

6 IEEE CS Professional Competency Certification of greatest interest to Northrop Professional Engineering Master Certification (PSEMC) 6

7 Certificates of Achievement For: Professionals seeking PDHs/CEUs, and/or to gain knowledge in technical topical areas Complete an online course in: 12 Individual SWEBOK KAs Cloud Computing Security Multicore Series Embedded System Design High Performance Computing Certificate of Achievement 7

8 Engineering Knowledge Area (KA) Certificates For: 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 Complete online assessment (90 minutes) in any of the 12 SWEBOK KAs SWEBOK Knowledge Area (KA) Certificate 8

9 Knowledge Area Certificates (12 KAs) SWEBOK Knowledge Area (KA) Certificates 9

10 Associate Engineering Certifications For: 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 Complete an online knowledge-based assessment (3 hours) in any of the three Associate Certificates covering multiple KAs Associate Certificate 10

11 IEEE CS Associate Certifications Development Associate Quality & Maintenance Associate Engineering Management Associate 11

12 Development Associate Certification Requirements KA Design KA Construction KA Testing KA 12

13 Quality and Maintenance Associate Certification Quality KA Maintenance KA Configuration Management KA Testing KA 13

14 Engineering Management Associate Certification Process KA Models and Methods KA Economics KA Engineering Management KA 14

15 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 15

16 Professional Developer Certification (PSDC) Part I One PSDC Exam covering the four Knowledge Areas Design Requirements Construction Testing + Part II 2 Applied exam modules (I + II) Java or C Required Knowledge Skill 16

17 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 17

18 Professional Engineering Process Master Certification (PSEPMC) Part I PSEPMC Exam I containing these 6 Knowledge Areas: Requirements Design Construction Testing Maintenance Configuration Management Part II PSEPMC Exam II containing these 6 Knowledge Areas: Eng. Mgmt. Eng. Process Eng. Models & Methods Quality Eng. Economics Project Mgmt. Required Knowledge 18

19 Professional Engineering Master Certification (PSEMC) Part I PSEMC Exam I containing these 6 Knowledge Areas: Part II PSEMC Exam I containing these 6 Knowledge Areas: Part III Requirements Design Construction Testing Maintenance Configuration Management Eng. Mgmt. Eng. Process Eng. Models & Methods Quality Eng. Economics Project Mgmt. + 2 Applied exam modules (III + IV) Java or C Required Knowledge Skill 19

20 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 20

21 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 21

22 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 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 22

23 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 23

24 Registering for Certifications

25 IEEE Computer Society Certification Program Northrop Grumman Pilot Certification Program Leadership The MS sector 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 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 Timing Please talk to your manager about reimbursement through EdAssist: 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: Participants of the Engineering Coaching Program should sign up for the PSEPMC or PSEMC Signup for the pilot will remain open through 30 April 2016 Testing should be completed within six to nine months after signup Additional Information Questions can be sent to the Engineering Coaching Program: issoftwareengineeringcoachingprogram@ngc.com Scott A. Wright, MS sector engineering coaching program lead: s.wright@ngc.com 25 Please note the limited time this opportunity will be available

26 Navigating within EdAssist IEEE Certification Pilot 26 Select Program Request then Exam & Exam Prep Request Enter certification of interest under Exam Name Examples include Professional Engineering Master Certification (PSEMC) or Professional 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

27 Start Here Log in with your IEEE CS account to see the links Your is your username If you don t know your password, traininghelp@computer.org for a reset Learn more and select your desired certification or certificate : Professional Competency Certifications Associate Engineer Certifications Knowledge Area Certificates

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