Software Professional Development Customized Training QPS Course # 333 (DET Course # 1087354) TYPE OF TRAINING: BENEFITS: COURSES-DESCRIPTION: PREREQUISITES: EXPECTED OUTCOME: DURATION: COST: REGISTRATION: LEAD INSTRUCTORS: Classroom training, exercises, workshops & coaching. No additional cost for extra help / coaching until the training needs / certificate requirements are met. Customized. Student will be able to add a variety of skills, tools, techniques and qualifications to market to any manufacturing, software or service organization. The course design is based on what businesses need in today s market. This consists of a series of courses, all which prepare students to be a software expert in any industry. Customized, choose 3 courses: 1. ASQ CSQE American Society for Quality Certified Software Quality Engineer Preparation (QPS course #403) or ASQ Certified Manager of Quality (CQM) 2. Project Management Professional Training Preparation for PMI PMP (QPS Course #221) or Program Management Professional Training Preparation PgMP (QPS Course #306) 3. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (QPS Course #113A) 4. Agile Certification Preparation (QPS Course #356) or Scrum Developer IT Background and Work Experience: Check PMI s certification requirements per course also. 1. ASQ CSQE or ASQ CQM (a certificate is provided upon passing the exam on last day of class); student is responsible for applying and the taking ASQ exam. 2. Project Management Professional Certification Prep (a certificate is provided upon passing the exam on the last day of class or Program Management Professional Certification Prep (a certificate is provided upon passing the exam on the last day of class; student is responsible for applying and taking the PMI exam. 3. Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (A certificate is provided upon passing the exam on last day of class) 4. Agile Certification or Scrum Developer (a certificate is provided upon passing the exam on the last day of class); student is responsible for applying and taking the PMI exam. Classroom - besides coaching and mentoring 7 weeks, 20 hours per week $7,500 (includes materials, supplies) E-mail: info@qpsinc.com. QPS will notify you by e-mail all dates and times as soon as the State approves you for the training. QPS will ensure that you are served whenever needed during the training period. Jay Patel (Cell 508-579-1006, jayp@qpsinc.com), Jack Reardon (Cell: 857-204-5589, jackr@qpsinc.com). 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 1 of 9
Certified Software Quality Engineer (ASQ CSQE Preparation) Course 403 This course focuses on all the ASQ s Body of Knowledge and prepares you to take ASQ s CQSE examination. Learning Objectives This courses will prepare you to know the ASQ s Body of Knowledge on being a certified quality software engineer and successfully learn about the General Overview, Software Quality Management, Project Management, Software Metrics and Analysis, Software Verification and Validation, Software Configuration Management, Systems and Software Engineering Processes Benefits / Enhancements This course is designed for those who hold extensive experience in the software industry and have a strong interest in quality. Participants should already be familiar with the following in order to fully benefit in understanding all the required areas as specified by ASQ Body of Knowledge: - Quality philosophies, principles, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, interpersonal relationships, professional ethics, and legal / regulatory requirements. -How software quality management principles impact business objectives and how to properly develop / implement software quality programs (include tracking, analyzing, reporting, problem resolution, process improvement, training, and supplier management.) -Focus on software audits on various levels/stages (planning, approaches, types, analyses, reporting results and follow-up.) -Learn systems architecture and how to implement software development and maintenance processes, quantify the fundamental problems and risks associated with various software development methodologies, and assess, support, and implement process and technology changes. -Comprehend and apply project management principles / techniques (in relation to software project planning, implementation and tracking.) -Understand all concepts associated with risk (manage/evaluate). -Understand how to select, define and apply product and process metrics and analytical techniques (understanding of measurement theory and how to communicate results.) -Understand a thorough understanding of verification and validation processes, including early software defect detection and removal, inspection, and testing methods (e.g., types, levels, strategies, tools and documentation). -Knowledge of analyzing test strategies, develop test plans and execution documents, and review customer deliverables. -Basic understanding of configuration management processes, including planning, configuration identification, configuration control, change management, status accounting, auditing and reporting (assess the effectiveness of product release and archival processes.) Prerequisites: See ASQ s requirements Please note: includes all fees, class room materials Topics Covered: (ASQ s - CSQE Body of Knowledge) I. General Knowledge o B. Tracking and controlling o A. Quality principles o C. Risk management o B. Ethical and Legal Compliance V. Software Metrics and Analysis o C. Standards and models o A. Metrics and measurement theory o D. Leadership skills o B. Process and product measurement o E. Team Skills o C. Analytical techniques II. Software Quality Management VI. Software Verification and Validation o A. Quality Management System o A. Theory o B. Methodologies o B. Test planning and design o C. Audits o C. Reviews and inspections III. Systems and Software Engineering Processes o D. Test execution documentation o A. Lifecycles and process models o E. Customer deliverables o B. Systems architecture VII. Software Configuration Management o C. Requirements engineering o A. Configuration infrastructure o D. Requirements management o B. Configuration identification o E. Software analysis, design, and development o C. Configuration control and status accounting o F. Maintenance management o D. Configuration audits IV. Project Management o E. Product release and distribution o A. Planning, scheduling, and deployment Who Should Attend? Managers, engineers, analysts, associates, project managers, and other professionals who deal with quality and software as described in this course description / anyone who is seeking certification / Mid-career professionals who seek to further develop their management skills where certification would enhance getting jobs. For further information: Contact: info@qpsinc.com, Telephone: 1(877) 987-3801 or Jay Patel at 508-579-1006. WHY THIS COURSE IS THE BEST? Guaranteed satisfaction (no additional charge for individual coaching and mentoring, high placement rate, experienced instructors. 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 2 of 9
ASQ- Certified Manager of Quality Course No. 204 This course has been designed to prepare you for the ASQ Certification exam for Manager of Quality/Organizational excellence and also enhance skills required for managers. Participants will learn the knowledge about leadership, teams, team processes, strategic planning, project management, risk management, tools, and customer focused strategies, training and development. It will cover 300+ questions to prepare you for the exam. Prerequisites None for the class Materials included: Primer, 1000 Questions/answers CD, book and customized training binder Topics Covered: Leadership Strategy plan development and deployment Management elements and methods Quality management tools Customer focused organizations Training and development Who Should Attend? Quality engineers, managers and professionals looking to enhance their skills within their organizations. For More Information: Contac: info@qpsinc.com, Telephone: 1(877) 987-3801. 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 3 of 9
Project Management Certification- PMI PMP Preparation Course # 221 This course has been designed to help you understand fundamentals, processes, tools and techniques in Project Management and also to prepare you for the PMI Certified Project Management Professional Exam. The course covers all the required areas of the body of knowledge, as specified by the Project Management Institute. This knowledge will increase your competency in Project Management and prepare you to take PMI s PMP or CAPM Certification Exam. - Participants will learn all the required areas of the body of knowledge, as specified by PMI Body of Knowledge. - This course measures your knowledge at every step with access to nearly 500+ exam questions - Access to knowledgeable instructors - Comprehensive materials - Take a simulated 4-hour Practice and Final exam (similar to PMI PMP) - Certificate of course completion and meeting education requirements - Discussion, interaction, class exercises all would to help understand different aspects in the Project Management Profession -Guaranteed satisfaction (additional classes, coaching and mentoring at no charge until you pass the exam, Note: 50% of the time is spent on discussion, exercises and reviewing questions. Learning Objectives: Learn and apply a basic and an advanced knowledge of the project Understand the content and format of examination questions Identify areas that require more individual study Pass the Project Management Professional (PMP ) certification examination Student s comments: - This course helped me understand how the PMBOK applies in the IT and Service areas. - The QPS satisfaction guaranteed policy works great since I was able to repeat the class on Risk Management and MS project Software after 10 months to deploy in my organization. - QPS instructors are well-qualified with over 20 years of experience. Their experience in Project Management was very helpful in understanding the BOK. Prerequisites: See PMI s PMP certification requirements Please note: tuition includes classroom materials (PMI BOK, PMP Exam Prep Book & QPS Binder). Introduction, Exam Details, BOK, Practice Exam The Project Management Framework o Introduction o Organization & Life Cycle of the Project The Project Management Processes o Initiating Process Group o Planning Process Group o Executing Process Group o Monitoring & Controlling Process Group o Closing Process Group Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Who Should Attend? Topics Covered: (PMI s PMP Body of Knowledge) Project Time Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Human Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management Professional and Social Responsibility Review of Projects and Exercises Review of MS Project Software in the class (PCs are provided for class room use) 4 Practice Exams (800 questions) Final Exam (200 questions) Managers, engineers, analysts, associates, project managers, and other professionals who deal with projects directly or indirectly / anyone who is seeking certification / Mid-career professionals who seek to further develop their project management skills where certification would enhance getting jobs. 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 4 of 9
Program Management Professional-PgMP Preparation QPS Course # 306 This course has been designed to help you understand fundamentals, processes, tools/techniques in Program Management. This knowledge will increase your competency in Program Management and also prepare you for the PMI-PgMP (Project Management Institute Program Management Professional ) Exam. This course is designed for students to experience an in-depth knowledge of the required skills necessary to successfully manage programs effectively and efficiently. - Participants will learn all the required areas of program management, as specified by the Project Management Institute. - The course measures your knowledge at every step with access to many practice questions/exams - Access to knowledgeable instructors and comprehensive materials - Take a simulated 4-hour Practice and Final Exam (similar to PMI PgMP ) - Certificate of course completion and meeting education requirements - Discussion, interaction and class exercises all would help to understand different aspects in the program management profession -Guaranteed satisfaction (additional classes, coaching & mentoring at no charge until you pass the exam). Learning Objectives: The students will be prepared to: Learn and apply a basic and an advanced knowledge of program management Understand the content and format of examination questions Identify areas that require more individual study Pass the PMI-PgMP (Project Management Institute Program Management Professional ) Exam Prerequisites: See PMI s PgMP certification requirements Topics Covered: Program Management Framework o Program Quality Management o Introduction o Program Human Resource Management o Program Life Cycle and Benefits o Program Communication Management Management o Program Risk Management The Standard for Program Management o Program Procurement Management o Program Management Processes o Program Financial Management The Program Management Knowledge o Program Stakeholder Management Areas o Program Governance o Program Integration Management Practice Questions & Answers o Program Scope Management Sample Exam o Program Time Management Final Exam o Program Cost Management Who Should Attend? Managers, engineers, analysts, associates, project managers, and any other professionals who deal with program management directly or indirectly / anyone who is seeking certification / Mid-career professionals who seek to further develop their program management skills where certification would enhance getting the jobs. For More questions: Contact: info@qpsinc.com, Telephone: 1(877) 987-3801. 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 5 of 9.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Course No. 113 This course is designed for personnel who desire Six Sigma backgrounds and Green Belt Certification. This course is based on ASQ s Green Belt Certification Body of Knowledge and covers all Six Sigma aspects. Green Belts support Black Belts and also conduct small projects for improvement. Attendees learn to integrate Six Sigma methodologies, to implement breakthrough improvements, to manage small scale Six Sigma projects and to support Black Belts in the deployment of Six Sigma techniques to achieve bottom-line success. Prerequisites: None Certification Requirements: Participants are required to participate in exercises and workshops in class and to successfully complete a written examination at the end of the class. Topics Covered: Six Sigma: Lean Six Sigma Goals Toll Gate Review Process Define Teams & Customers Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Data & Process Analysis Probability Basic Statistics & Capability Measurement System Analysis Analyze Phase Improvement Techniques Control Concepts Instructor: The seminar leader will be a Master Black Belt with 20 years experience in implementing these methodologies. Who Should Attend? Anyone interested in supporting Lean and/or Six Sigma efforts should attend this course. This is an ideal course for those who might want to become Black Belts. For More Information: Contact: info@qpsinc.com, Telephone: (508) 987-3800. 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 6 of 9.
PMI Agile Certification Preparation This course has been designed to help you understand the Agile fundamentals, processes, tools/techniques, and also to prepare you for the PMI-Agile (Project Management Institute Agile ) Exam. This course is designed for students to experience an in-depth knowledge and learn the required skills to successfully manage Agile tasks effectively and efficiently. This course is based on the PMI s Credential for Agile Certification and follows PMI s Body of Knowledge. -Describe agile methodology, practices, and how to apply in projects -Apply agile methods to rapidly changing requirements & priorities -Recognize ways to increase team performance through better communication & close involvement of customers -How to implement agile successfully. -Use agile techniques to estimate project work more accurately. -Identify and prevent common pitfalls that organizations encounter when adopting agile practices Note: 50% of the time is spent on discussion, exercises, and reviewing questions Learning Objectives: The students will be prepared to: Learn and apply a basic and an advanced knowledge of agile subject matters Understand the content and format of examination questions Identify areas that require more individual study Pass the PMI Agile (Project Management Institute Agile) Exam Prerequisites: See PMI s Agile certification requirements Topics Covered Agile introduction & methodologies, understanding initiation process Agile Planning, Monitor & Control, Execution Agile Quality Assurance Agile Project Leadership Lessons Learned Questions / Answers Who Should Attend? Managers, engineers, analysts, associates, project managers, and any other professionals who deal with risks directly or indirectly / anyone who is seeking certification / mid-career professionals who seek to further develop their risk management skills where certification would enhance abilities at getting better jobs. 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 7 of 9.
Email: info@qpsinc.com Toll Free: (877) 987-3801 Website: www.qpsinc.com Scrum Developer Certified (SDC TM ) (QPS Course # 312) About the Certification SCRUM is the global certification body for Scrum and Agile certifications. The Scrum Developer Certified (SDC TM ) certification is designed for Scrum team members and those who interact with any Scrum Team. Through this entry-level certification, you will understand the basics of Scrum. Additionally, as a developer, you will be able to apply Scrum more effectively. The course will cover how to create software using the Scrum framework. Working in a series of Sprints, teams of students collaborate, apply modern engineering practices, and use the Scrum framework to handle changes. The course will explain how Agile engineering practices and supportive ALM tools greatly improve a team s capabilities. After this course, participants will be able to apply Scrum more efficiently to their own project team. They will be able to assist in the effective implementation of the Scrum Body of Knowledge. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from QPS and will be well prepared to take the Scrum Developer (SDC TM ) Exam. Prerequisites High School Diploma / GED Duration: 3 Days Topics Covered: Introduction to Scrum o Overview of Scrum o History of Scrum o Why Use Scrum? o Scalability of Scrum o Scrum Body of Knowledge o Scrum Principles Principles o Empirical Process Control o Self-Organization o Collaboration o Value Based Prioritization o Time Boxing o Iterative Development Business Justification o Value Drive Delivery o Importance of Business Justification o Business Justification Techniques o Continuous Business Justification and Confirm Benefit Realization Business Justification o Acceptance Criteria and Prioritized Product Backlog o Quality Planning o Quality Control and Quality Assurance o Quality Scope and Business Value Risk o Risk Identification and Assessment o Risk Prioritization, Mitigation and Communication Initiate o Create Project Vision o Identify Scrum Master and Stakeholders o Value Based Periodization o Time Boxing o Iterative Development Change o Change in Scrum o Integrating Change o Portfolio and Program Organization o Scrum Project Roles 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 8 of 9
Email: info@qpsinc.com Toll Free: (877) 987-3801 Website: www.qpsinc.com Instructor Biography Jay P. Patel, President & CEO of Quality & Productivity Solutions, Inc. possesses over 25 years of professional work experience in management and quality assignments, including holding past positions as Project Engineer, Program Manager, Plant Manager, and Director of Corporate Quality. His professional work experience includes working at General Electric, Allied Signal-Bendix, United Technologies-Carrier, and Cabot Safety Corporation. He has provided consulting to many Fortune 500 clients and trained thousands of people. Jay has taught on site to several public and private companies. He has instructed all ASQ Certification, PMI Certification and APICS Certification Courses. He has presented speeches and seminars to various organizations such as the Project Management Institute, American Production and Inventory Control Society, Institute of Industrial Engineers, American Society for Quality, and Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He holds 10 ASQ Certifications including Six Sigma Certified Black Belt and Certified Quality Auditor in addition to CQE, CQIA, CBA, CCT, CHA, CSQE, CQT, CMQ/OE. He has a Bachelor s Degree in Engineering and two Master Degrees (one in Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University and one in Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport). He is a RAB-Quality System Lead Auditor and has taught an RAB-approved course for ISO 9001: 2000 Transition and Auditing. Jay holds PMI certifications. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP ), a certified Risk Management Professional (RMP ) and a certified Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP ). Jay has served as Chapter President of the Project Management Institute and served as Chapter President of Institute of Industrial Engineers. He has held a number of positions at Section and Region levels within ASQ, including Worcester Section Chairman, Education and Certification Chair. Currently, Jay is the Chairman of ASQ NEQC (North East Quality Council). Jay has been the National Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award Examiner and is an ASQ Fellow. He has co-authored the Quality Council of Indiana s Six Sigma Black Belt & Green Belt Primers, which are used in QPS programs at the QPS Institute. 333 Rev. 11.14.14 Page 9 of 9