Why Certify?

In a world where software is pervasive, the need for skilled, competent, software development professionals is greater than ever. Certification benefits:

• Graduates: Bridges the gap between your education and work
  requirements and verifies your understanding of fundamental
  software development practices
• Professionals: Confirms your proficiency of established
  software development practices and demonstrates your
  commitment and professionalism
• Employers: Standardize your software development practices
  and protect your investment in a competent and proficient
  workforce

For any questions regarding CSDA or CSDP, please call
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Certification News

6/29/12: IEEE Computer Society Adopts Skills Framework for the Information Age
The IEEE Computer Society will use the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) to define the professional skill levels for its future information technology professional education products.       Read More

4/4/12: Certified Software Development Professional Course Scheduled at SSTC 2012
Software developers interested in preparing to take the Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) exam for mid-career professionals will have an opportunity to prepare for the exam at the Systems and Software Technology Conference (SSTC12) in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Read More

3/9/12: Software Engineering Assessment Tutorials with CEU Credit Now Available in IEEE Xplore eLearning Library
The first software engineering assessment tutorials are available in the IEEE Xplore eLearning Library.  Developed by the IEEE Computer Society, the IEEE Software Engineering Assessment Series (SEAS) consists of 14 tutorials, each aligned to a knowledge area of the SWEBOK. Read More
 

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Success Stories

"The CS Certifications are valuable to have in these times of increased competition and global markets. The CSDA and CSDP are a means to increasing the professionalism of a software engineering staff, allowing for greater commonality in training of software engineers, and possibly leading to an enhanced reputation in the industry." 
Mike Gayle, CSDP, Senior Manager, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems

"I've been on more than one software project that delivered complex software with fewer defects than some of the best commercial software products and was finished early and under budget. It's not a fluke, it's simply applying the kinds of skills and knowledge embodied in the CSDP and SWEBOK Guide."
Steve Tockey, CSDP, Principal Consultant, Construx Software
 
"We selected the CSDA and CSDP as the benchmark for software certifications at Siemens as they will help raise the level of competence in our organization."
Raghu Nambiar, General Manager, Siemens Information Systems Ltd, India 

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Special Offers

Special Offers for IEEE CS Certification and Training Products

Seasonal Special on Certification Bundles

• Please note: If you would like to purchase the CSDA or CSDP Preparation Course, you will
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Unemployed Discounts

• CSDA Bundle: $250 member/$325 non-member
• CSDP Bundle: $300 member/$375 non-member
• Free 2004 SWEBOK Guide (PDF) included with all bundles

GI Bill Promotion

• The CSDP examination is eligible for a $400 reimbursement under the GI Bill
• To see the CSDP listed, go to: inquiry.vba.va.gov/weamspub/buildSearchLCCriteria.do and click on Wash DC. The CSDP will be listed there.