Other stories in Issue 12:
news:
Object Consulting Extends Commitment to Improving Software Excellence
the edge:
Testing: Too Risky to Neglect
Process MeNtOR Insights:
Adoption of Process is Maturing

Object Training is focused on increasing both the competencies of individual software professionals and the capabilities of Australian companies to deliver software.

Object Consulting's acquisition of S:E:A's education and consulting business has meant that the S:E:A course range has been integrated into Object Training. This combined offering will provide organisations with an expanded course range around application development, process improvement and software testing as well as much greater choice, flexibility and customisation of training requirements.

The integrated Object Training and S:E:A combined offering delivers 66 software related courses, spanning 11 streams that have been designed to meet the needs of software professionals involved across the software development life cycle from requirements gathering, development, testing and deployment as well as project and risk management.

Our services are delivered nationwide, across the following streams:

Object Technology/UML
Courses range from an introduction to Object Technology, an overview of the core notation and concepts for those that need to have an understanding of the UML, how to undertake business and software requirements using the UML, as well as pragmatic approaches to analysing and designing component-based OO systems using the UML.
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.NET
Courses that deliver an understanding of how to develop object-oriented software applications using .NET. Courses range from a ‘hands-on' understanding of .NET to more specisalised development courses in C#, VB.NET, C++.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET and Web Services; as well as best practice tools and techniques for developing in .NET.
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C++
Courses that deliver an understanding the object-oriented features and facilities available through the C++ language, a knowledge of how to design and write object-oriented programs using C++, as well as courses for more experienced C++ programmers who wish to increase their design skills and expertise in using the language.
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XML
Overview and Advanced courses that deliver a firm introduction of XML and surrounding standards and show where XML technologies fit in with existing middleware and how it can be used with legacy data.
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Nokia Mobile Development Training
Object Training is the Nokia Certified Training Centre for Australia and New Zealand. Courses deliver technical knowledge and hands-on experience for creating mobile solutions and applications for Nokia devices.
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Quality & Testing
The unique skills of software testers are slowly becoming highly desired by employers in order to make the testing process more efficient and effective. Object Training addresses this challenge by providing a unique range of software testing and quality management courses, ranging from 1 day short courses (with theoretical and practical components) right through to the flagship certification offering – Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) Programme.
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Software Process Improvement
SPI describes initiatives and improvements within the process areas of the SDLC framework that organisations can use to develop and maintain software and systems. When implemented at the organisational level with senior management commitment, it integrates best practises from disciplines such as software engineering and management, systems engineering and software acquisition that were typically addressed as separate improvement initiatives in the past. Object Training provides learning of the key principals and concepts in this area, complimenting this with on site appraisal, coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.
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Project, Risk or Change Management
Object Training provides direction to senior managers and project team managers on achieving predictable outcomes for software intensive projects through a range of courses, which focus on the practical elements of software delivery. Core skills range from the identification of knowledge points; estimating cost/schedule/effort; risk reduction; benefits realisation; performance reporting; and project evaluation.
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Estimation, Sizing and Measurement
Object Training assists organisations to understand the highly sensitive and complex area of software project estimation, sizing and measurement. Whilst the sizing areas concentrate on a variety of techniques, with optional drill down to function point analysis, we also put measurement into practice at the project level, thereby providing the data required to address enterprise-level performance, process improvement, and business related questions.
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Process MeNtOR®
Process MeNtOR®, Object Consulting's world-class software development process, is comprised of modules tailored to each of the key roles in a project team. Courses provide the core set of skills required to undertake the activities of the relevant roles and assist in achieving Process MeNtOR accreditation. These roles are: Business Analyst, Project Manager, Architect/Designer, Designer/Developer, and Tester.
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Object Training also has the ability to create customised courses in order to meet specific learning needs. This means that you can mix and match parts from separate courses and include case studies or examples that are specific to an organisation's learning environment. Our course customisation services can help organisations achieve maximum training ROI as we only deliver what is required.

For more information about any our services, please email us or call us on 1300 360 203.

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