3 hours

Familiarity with a software process

To provide an overview of the software process and principles in world-class software organizations

After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the principles of software engineering
2. understand the role of the software process
3. define software development life cycles
4. explain the stages of common life cycles
5. understand the concept of software reuse

4 hours

Familiarity with a software process

To provide an overview of management practices, software quality, and software metrics

After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the relationship between strategic planning and the software development process
2. define the issues associated with managing technical people involved in software
3. explain software project planning techniques
4. understand quality assurance in software engineering
5. explain process assessment and improvement

4 hours

Familiarity with basic computer technologies and a working knowledge of computer hardware components

To define the technical building blocks of an open system

After this course the student should be able to:
1. understand the differences between open and proprietary systems
2. list and explain the various types of processor technology
3. compare the different types of processor
4. explain software compatibility issues
5. describe modern operating systems
6. explain portability

4 hours

Completion of the CBT Systems course Open Systems Standards I, a working knowledge of computer hardware components, and familiarity with basic computer technologies

To define the technologies associated with building an open system

After this course the student should be able to:
1. understand the various types of UNIX standard
2. list the consortia associated with open UNIX standards
3. describe the programming languages associated with open systems
4. compare and contrast open systems programming languages
5. understand API interoperability
6. describe distributed open systems

4 hours

A basic understanding of computing and its application within organizations

To provide an overview of the client/server model

After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the concept and evolution of client/server computing
2. list the benefits of the client/server model
3. describe the building blocks of the client/server model
4. identify the different applications of client/server computing

4 hours

The course Client/Server Fundamentals or a good understanding of the client/server model

To explore the most important client/server technologies and architectures

After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the role of SQL in client/server environments
2. compare the fat and thin client/server architectures
3. compare the two-tier and three-tier client/server architectures
4. explain what transactions are
5. explain the role of TP monitors in a client/server environment

4 hours

The course Client/Server Fundamentals or a good understanding of the client/server model

To explore issues related to client/server implementation and management

After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain client/server networks
2. discuss issues related to the implementation of networks
3. explain the stuctural issues surrounding client/server networks
4. identify software-related issues

4 hours

General computer awareness and basic familiarity with networking technologies

To provide detailed technical knowledge for executives looking for ways to leverage future investment in Internet, intranet, and extranet technologies into a competitive advantage

After this course the student should be able to:
1. explain the differences between intranets, extranets, and the Internet
2. describe the building blocks of an intranet
3. explain the three basic extranet models
4. discuss security issues for extranets