Requirements Engineering - Raising the Bar
This one day course takes a practical, no-nonsense approach that will leave attendees better equipped for their job role. The emphasis throughout is on 'raising the bar' - refreshing basic concepts with new and powerful insights and moving beyond the basics to introduce techniques and tips that boost effectiveness and job satisfaction.
Who should attend?
This course will benefit project team members, team leader and project managers involved in:
- writing, managing or reviewing requirements for systems or software
- systems or software test, verification or validation
Prerequisites
None
What's included?
- course instruction by experienced practitioners
- full course notes
- refreshments throughout the day (including tea, coffee, fresh fruit, biscuits, cake).
- extensive hot- and cold-buffet lunch, with healthy and vegetarian options.
- a copy of 'Requirements Engineering' , co-authored by integrate's Dr Jeremy Dick (Springer-Verlag, 3rd edition 2011, ISBN: 978-1849964043)
- course certificate
Location
Public courses: Bailbrook House, Bath, England
Private courses: Client location or Bath
Price
£500 (excluding VAT)
Course synopsis
The emphasis throughout is on clear, practical guidance which can be applied in your daily work.
The morning will be spent on an overview of key principles underpinning successful requirements management through the system lifecycle. Topics covered will include:
- the big picture - knowing where requirements fit in
- separating problem & solution
- dealing with stakeholders
- statements and documents - appreciating the difference
- structuring documents - making your life easier
- requirements statements - avoiding common mistakes
- specifying performance and constraints
- understanding the role of modelling
- deriving requirements systematically
- managing change
- understanding traceability - the why and the how
- enriching traceability - Evidence-based integrity
- getting to grips with process - the life stages of a requirement
- understanding your information model
- applying process with a light touch
The afternoon will take the form of a tutor-led clinic. The course tutors will illustrate some of the principles introduced in the morning session using real-world examples, with the intention of stimulating a debate during which course members will have the opportunity to discuss issues and problems they face in their daily work in a non-threatening and supportive atmosphere. Course members are encouraged to bring along appropriate material which will help to illustrate the subject areas that interest them.
Course tutors
Dr Jeremy Dick is an internationally recognised expert in systems engineering principles and processes. An author and frequent conference speaker on systems engineering topics, he has wide experience of delivering Masterclass level workshops and seminars to systems engineering practitioners at all levels up to main Board Director. Jeremy has broad systems engineering experience gained over two decades in the computer industry, including extensive experience of working with MOD, industry and academia. He is a former Chairman of INCOSE's Requirements Working Group.
Alan Russell is a very experienced systems engineer who has often been the interface between the user and technical experts in the defence, aerospace and commercial domains. Alan has specialist expertise in helping organisations and projects to set up efficient requirements engineering processes and in mentoring and training requirements engineering practitioners to be effective in their role.
Please contact us for more information or to enroll on this course.