Software Acquisition Leadership (SAL)

Academic Year
Class No.
Description
Section
Start Date
End Date
Location/Format
AY07-08
1220
SAL
01
1/28/2008
2/1/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1221
SAL
02
3/31/2008
4/4/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1222
SAL
03
5/5/2008
7/25/2008
Distributed Learning
AY07-08
1223
SAL
04
6/9/2008
6/13/2008
Fort McNair, DC / e-Resident
AY07-08
1224
SAL
05
9/15/2008
12/1/2008
Distributed Learning

Course Description:
This course provides comprehensive insight into the risks and issues associated with developing and implementing complex software systems.  Students will examine the risks, problems, and issues that challenge large or complex software acquisition, integration, or development efforts and evaluate strategies, methods, and tools to achieve successful program outcomes.  Specific areas of focus include software development methods, tools and best practices, software-unique testing and architecture issues, and software assurance challenges and issues.

Recommended Attendance:
This course is recommended for middle to senior leaders and managers responsible for leading or overseeing software acquisition, integration, or development projects.

Prerequisites
None; however, prior successful completion of Strategies for Process Improvement (PRI) is encouraged.

Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to evaluate anticipated challenges and risks of software acquisition, integration, and development projects, and create appropriate and effective strategies to manage them.