Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement Instructor Training

Dates

2008* Prices (USD)

2008 Dates
November 4-6, 2008 (SEI Pittsburgh, PA)

Course Registration
Software Engineering Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Phone: 412 / 268-7388
FAX: 412 / 268-7401
Questions: courseregistration@sei.cmu.edu



This course may also be offered by arrangement at customer sites. E-mail course-info@sei.cmu.edu or call +1 412-268-7622 for details.

*Course dates and fees are subject to change.

U.S.
Course Fee:
Industry: $6825
Government: $5460
Academic: $5460

International
Course Fee:
$10235

Course Description

This three-day course is for those interested in becoming SEI-Certified Instructors of the Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course. The Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course introduces a method for identifying and defining indicators (graphical displays) and measures that directly support an organization's business goals related to product development, process improvement, and project management. This instructor training course is composed of lectures and participant presentations of Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course material. Candidate instructors must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Goal-Driven Measurement method and have effective instructional and facilitation skills. Other required qualifications are specified at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/certification/igdm.html.

A number of pre-course exercises must be submitted to determine if applicants are prepared to take this course. Accepted candidates must be observed by an SEI-qualified instructor and receive satisfactory evaluations while attending the instructor training course and afterward while delivering a public course. Certified instructors may teach the Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course within their own organizations or in other organizations, depending on their sponsoring organization's licensing agreement with the SEI.

SEI certification recognizes both current skills and a commitment to an ongoing learning process. An SEI Instructor certification is valid for a period of three years from the award date. In order to qualify for certification renewal, an ongoing commitment to professional growth and personal development must be demonstrated according to SEI guidelines. For more information about certification maintenance, please visit the SEI Certification Program.

Audience   ·    Prerequisites    ·    Objectives   ·    Logistics

AUDIENCE
This training provides an opportunity for experienced trainers and measurement professionals to become SEI-Certified Instructors of the Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course. To be eligible, participants must have the following skills:

• extensive instructional experience
• experience in implementing or developing measurement programs
• experience working in a software engineering environment
• facilitation skills

PREREQUISITES

• be sponsored by an SEI Partner organization
• have completed the application process to become a certified Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course instructor
• have signed a Code of Professional Conduct for SEI Services document
• have successfully completed an Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement, Version 6.0 or greater

For more information about the education and experience required, please see http://www.sei.cmu.edu/credentials/sema/prerequisites.html.

TOPICS

• general approach used in the design of the Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course
• content overview of each module in the Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course
• module by module review of concepts or issues to be emphasized while teaching
• introduction to Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course exercises
• guidance for Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course exercises, including team coaching, evaluation, and feedback
• guidance on tailoring the course material to customer requirements

OBJECTIVES

• present any Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course module to a class of students, demonstrating content expertise by adhering to the documented instructional guidance
• provide critiques of Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course exercise results by giving feedback that aligns with and reinforces specific relevant concepts that are integral to the course approach, and that highlights both correct and incorrect application of the method within the specific context of the student exercises
• respond to methodology questions from Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement course students

COURSE WORK
Pre-work is assigned when participants apply for the course and must be satisfactorily completed prior to registering. During the instructor training course, participants will teach modules of Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement and facilitate course exercises as part of the course. Preparation outside of class is required.

Course Materials
Participants will receive an Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement student workbook, including instructor notes, weeks in advance of the course in order to prepare for in-class module delivery and exercise facilitation.

LOGISTICS

Class Schedule
Days 1-3, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (U.S. locations)
Days 1-3, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Non-U.S. locations)
The last day includes time for individual face-to-face feedback sessions.

Hotel and Travel Information
Information about traveling to the SEI offices is available on our Travel and Lodging Web pages.

Questions about this course?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Web page for answers to some of the more common inquiries about SEI Education and Training.

If you need more information, contact us via e-mail at course-info@sei.cmu.edu or telephone at +1 412-268-7622.

Related Products and Services

Courses
Implementing Goal-Driven Measurement
Analyzing Project Management Indicators
Improving Process Performance Using Six Sigma

Publications
Goal-Driven Software Measurement - A Guidebook
Experiences in Implementing Measurement Programs
Applications of the Indicator Template for Measurement and Analysis
Deriving Enterprise-Based Measures Using the Balanced Scorecard and Goal-Driven Measuring Techniques
Practical Software and System Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management, Guidebook
Software Process Framework for the SEI Capability Maturity Model

Events
Software Engineering Process Group (SEPG) Conference

Course Registration

Registration is not available for this course without acceptance. For information about the acceptance process, please see http://www.sei.cmu.edu/certification/igdm.html or call 412-268-5800.

You will receive a registration form with your acceptance packet. Once the SEI receives your completed registration form for processing, and verification of your prerequisites has been completed by the SEI, you will receive email confirmation of your registration. If the particular course date is no longer available, you will be notified by the course registration department who will then register you for the next available date or date of your choice.

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