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. |