SoftEd Update
October 2008 |
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In This Issue... |
Upcoming Training Courses... |
MasterClass - Just in Time Testing with Robert Sabourin
MasterClass - Mastering the Requirements Process with Suzanne and James Robertson
MasterClass - Mastering the Requirements Process - Part 2 with Suzanne Robertson
MasterClass - Innovation and Requirements with Suzanne and James Robertson
SDC 2009 - Ivar Jacobson Confirms
Handy Tool - Try this Sidebar for Outlook
iPod Draw - How to win an iPod
More Than A Training Company...
Although we run around 300 courses a year, Software Education can offer a lot more
than training. Think of us as
a partner to lift software development productivity. The ways we can do this include on-site mentoring, process reviews and consultancy with some of the worlds best "minds".
For example, James and Suzanne Robertson (UK) and Rob Sabourin (Canada)
return to NZ in November. Here's a chance to get
world-class advice (or a tailored in-house course) from world
leaders in their field.
Contact us to discuss.
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Download a PDF Course Schedule
Martyn Jones
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MasterClass - Just In Time Testing with Robert Sabourin
We are delighted to have Robert Sabourin from Canada, returning to New Zealand soon, to deliver his 2 day MasterClass – “Just in Time Testing”. This two day programme is for anyone who works in fast-paced development environments…test analysts, test managers, quality analysts and developers.
After this course you will be able to conduct testing "triage" to find important bugs first;
plan
and schedule testing in a dynamic, unpredictable world; put
into practice session-based exploratory testing to find
show-stoppers and change the way you test; blend
exploratory, scripted and automated testing.
As well as the course notes you will also receive a CD with valuable resources and handy tools.
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Rob Sabourin |
MasterClass - James
& Suzanne Robertson will soon be here to deliver "Mastering the Requirements Process"(Parts 1 & 2)
In November we welcome back Suzanne and James Robertson (Atlantic Systems Guild) from the UK to deliver their "Mastering the Requirements Process" course. Both Auckland and Wellington events were sold out last time they were here. There are only limited places remaining - call your Account Manager now if you would like us to hold you a place or click on the course you want to book now!
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James Robertson |
"Mastering the Requirements Process - Part 2"is
scheduled to take place in Wellington on the 27 and 28 November 2008. This two day course is based on the Robertsons' book "Requirements-Led Project Management" (Addison Wesley, 2005), a copy of which is included in the course. It's time to take your requirements to the next level!
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Suzanne Robertson |
Innovation and Requirements
This is a brand new MasterClass from James and Suzanne Roberston. This programme is aimed at business analysts, program managers, team leaders, business users, product developers – in fact, anyone who has a responsibility to ensure that their organisation’s systems, products or services are the most up to date and innovative.
This course is about improving your business processes, software systems, and the service or products you provide to your customers. You can learn to innovate: while there is no “innovation process’, there are techniques, tools and strategies you can use, to find better business solutions.
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SDC 2009 - Ivar Jacobson Confirms
Ivar Jacobson, a father of components and component architecture, use cases, aspect-oriented software development, modern business engineering, the Unified Modeling Language and the Rational Unified Process, confirms that he will present a keynote and workshop at SDC 2009. He is the principal author of six influential and best-selling books and one of this industry’s great thought-leaders. Ivar’s addition to the SDC programme rounds out an outstanding group of international experts in the business analysis arena.
Click on this link for more details on this exciting two day
conference.
Early Bird Offer, SDC Wellington:
Save $189 (10%) when you book for SDC Wellington. Book
before 31 October 2008, use the promotion code
NSD108 and you'll receive 10% off the cost of
registration. Don’t miss out!
Extend your capability in business analysis, Join us at:
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Ivar Jacobson
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SDC 2009
26 - 27 March, InterContinental Hotel, Wellington
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Recommended Reading - Remove Some Agile Myths
If your company is practising agile development, you might have been faced with some challenges. This article addresses fact and fiction around Agile.
Check this out here
Or checkout
"Introduction to Agile" course Auckland 23 October
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Handy Tool
- Xobni, Makes Email Management Much Easier
It helps you organise, search, and navigate your email. Here's an invite to download it.
A lot of our customers think it is a great tool for managing
their Microsoft Outlook Email.
Xobni has; lighting fast email search, threaded conversations, useful social networking features, quick attachment discovery, automatic phone number extraction. To download a free copy,
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iPod Draw - Each quarter someone will win an iPOD
Every person who attends a Software Education course during each three month period can go into a draw to win an iPOD. Use promotion code
NKS108 when you register to enter the draw. Winners will be notified by email and announced in the newsletter following each draw.
Congratulations to our latest iPOD winner - May Manangan, MYOB, Auckland
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