CSDA

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CSDA

• Certified Software Development Associate

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IEEE Computer Society

• With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer
  Society is the world's leading organization of
  computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is
  the largest of the 39 societies of the IEEE.
• With about 40 percent of IEEE CS members living
  and working outside the United States, the
  Computer Society fosters international
  communication, cooperation, and information
  exchange.
• http//www.computer.org

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IEEE CS Certifications

• IEEE CSDA
• Intended for entry-level software development and
  software engineering professionals.
• Beta Tests in Dec Jan
• Unique opportunity to be part of the first class.
• Results available in March
• IEEE CSDP
• Available for experienced software development
  and software engineering professionals
• Requires B.S. degree and 9,000 hours of
  experience
• First offered in 2001

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Unique Certification

• The number of technical certifications available
  to IT professionals has exploded in recent
  years. Certifications have become an important
  part of professional development and career
  advancement.
• For many, a product-specific certification, such
  as Novell, Cisco, Microsoft or Linux
  certifications address needs for very specific
  knowledge and job requirements. Technology
  advancements and short product cycles can render
  these certifications obsolete quickly.
• The Computer Society saw the need to cut across
  all products and drill down to the base body of
  knowledge. Based on the SWEBOK, IEEE offers the
  only standards-based professional credential in
  software development.
• By developing the CSDA credential, the Computer
  Society is responding to requests from industry
  for a way to confirm the skill and knowledge
  levels of those just entering the software
  field. 

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Test Specifications

• 180 Multiple Choice Questions
• 4 Hours Available
• 15 Knowledge Areas

Sample Question During a software development
project two similar defects were detected. One
was detected in the requirements phase, and the
other during the implementation phase. Which of
the following statements is mostly likely to be
true?a The most expensive defect to correct
is the one detected during the requirements
phase.b The most expensive defect to correct
is the one detected during the implementation
phase.c The cost of fixing either defect will
usually be similar.d There is no relationship
between the phase in which a defect is discovered
and its repair cost.
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What Next

• Applications Now Available Online
• Deadline Dec 1st
• Fees
• 110 for Beta (250 normally)
• Funding being investigated
• (need to know interest levels)
• Test Preparation
• Group review sessions will be available
• Please add your name to the signup list if you
  are interested in applying for and taking the
  exam.