Software Engineering Training in Portugal

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) targets intermediate to advanced technical professionals who wish to use IDz and z/OS Connect to integrate mainframe applications with APIs and modernize legacy workflows.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and use IDz for mainframe application development.
• Leverage z/OS Connect to expose mainframe applications as RESTful APIs.
• Integrate COBOL, CICS, and DB2 programs with modern systems.
• Implement best practices for API security and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot and debug integrated systems.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level test engineers and automation engineers who wish to learn the fundamentals of using TestStand to create, execute, and manage automated test sequences.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core concepts and architecture of TestStand.
• Create and execute test sequences.
• Leverage TestStand's collaborative features within team-based test development environments.
• Integrate TestStand with other software tools and test instruments.
• Develop custom test steps and plugins within TestStand.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at experienced automation test engineers who want to learn advanced C# programming concepts for automation testing.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced C# programming concepts and best practices.
• Apply advanced object-oriented programming principles to create efficient and flexible automation solutions.
• Design and develop modular and reusable automation frameworks using industry best practices.

Jersey serves as the open-source reference implementation for JAX-RS (Java API for RESTful Web Services), offering libraries that allow developers to construct REST APIs in Java quickly and effectively. When paired with contemporary testing tools, Jersey empowers developers to design, build, test, and document APIs with greater efficiency.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate-level Java developers and testers aiming to master API development and testing using Jersey and its complementary tools.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Setting up a Jersey project using Maven.
• Developing and deploying RESTful APIs with Jersey.
• Testing APIs using Postman and automated frameworks.
• Managing errors, security measures, and documentation for APIs.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Practical hands-on exercises.
• Live implementation within a lab environment.

Customization Options

• For customized training requests, please contact us to arrange your session.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level software developers and engineers who wish to effectively manage and troubleshoot software licenses in their organizations or projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the basic concepts of software licensing and how FlexLM manages licenses.
• Learn how to install the FlexLM server and client software on different operating systems.
• Create, distribute, and manage licenses, including floating and node-locked licenses.
• Identify and resolve common problems related to license installation, distribution, and usage.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or on-site) is targeted at beginner to intermediate professionals wishing to gain practical experience in the effective planning, execution, and management of UAT processes.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and importance of UAT in the software development lifecycle.
• Design and execute UAT test cases and scenarios.
• Use industry-standard tools to manage and track UAT progress.
• Identify, report, and track defects effectively.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and stakeholders for successful UAT execution.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level automation developers looking to leverage BlazeMeter for automation tasks, empowering them to create intelligent and interactive automation solutions.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamentals of BlazeMeter and its role in automation.
• Apply BlazeMeter to automate tasks and processes.
• Develop custom automation solutions using BlazeMeter.
• Implement best practices for utilizing BlazeMeter in automation projects.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or in person, is designed for professionals at beginner to intermediate levels who wish to comprehend and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation and enhance business solutions.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental principles of Design Thinking and its significance in fostering innovation.
• Apply the five distinct phases of Design Thinking to address complex problems.
• Employ ideation techniques and tools to stimulate creativity.
• Implement Design Thinking strategies to optimize processes and boost efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at professionals who wish to learn and understand the concept of software measurement and use it to estimate and size any software development process and productivity.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the use of software measurements and metrics in software development.
• Track progress and assess productivity using the software metrics.
• Analyze software measurement data for quality assurance and process improvement.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for professionals who wish to understand the concept of function point measurement and how to incorporate it into the software development productivity measurement.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand function point and non-function point measurements in software development.
• Measure the units of a software product for quality and productivity analysis.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level quality assurance engineers who wish to use Apache JMeter for software performance testing.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand performance testing principles and the role of Apache JMeter.
• Install, configure, and navigate Apache JMeter to create and execute test plans.
• Design comprehensive test plans with advanced features like parameterization and scripting.
• Analyse test results to identify performance issues and optimize applications.
• Conduct distributed testing and apply best practices in real-world scenarios.

Solution Architecture and Project Management in Software Projects is a practical course that bridges the gap between project execution and architectural thinking, helping participants understand how architectural decisions align with project goals and delivery success.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to better understand the architectural aspects of software and systems projects and how they interact with project phases, methodologies, and business drivers.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how architecture fits within the project lifecycle and methodology choices.
• Differentiate between requirement types and translate them into design structures.
• Interpret and use modeling frameworks such as C4, UML®️, and Archimate®️.
• Participate in architectural discussions and review processes with confidence.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for professionals wishing to learn how to use SNAP in project measurement and estimation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn about the SNAP and FPA rules and guidelines.
• Be able to plan and estimate software projects better.
• Understand process performance baselines and identify areas for process improvement.
• Utilize SNAP to increase performance efficiency and obtain functional stability.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate software and systems designers seeking a structured and comprehensive understanding of Sparx Enterprise Architect.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Navigating and effectively utilizing Sparx Enterprise Architect, including its interface and tools.
• Modeling diverse business structures such as organizational charts, processes, and systems using various diagram types.
• Implementing change tracking, version control, and team collaboration strategies within Sparx EA.
• Leveraging advanced Sparx EA features, such as modeling with stereotypes, customization, and task automation.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) introduces participants to automated testing with Selenium WebDriver and C# in Visual Studio. If you do not have C# programming experience or wish to brush up on C#, please check out the course: C# for Automation Test Engineers.

Selenium is an open-source framework designed for automating web application testing across various browsers. With the release of Selenium 4, users gain access to enhanced WebDriver APIs, native relative locators, and improved grid support. Python complements this with its simplicity and robust integration with testing frameworks such as Pytest, making it an excellent choice for building scalable and maintainable test automation suites.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is tailored for testers and developers at beginner to intermediate levels who aim to utilize Selenium with Python to automate web application testing in real-world scenarios.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Selenium with Python within a test environment.
• Create robust test automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Pytest.
• Implement the Page Object Model (POM) to build maintainable test frameworks.
• Execute tests across multiple browsers using Selenium Grid.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot common issues and apply best practices for ensuring automation stability.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This training initiative aims to equip software QA engineers with vital AI knowledge and practical skills to boost testing productivity and improve software quality outcomes. Participants will develop a solid understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning, focusing on their application in test automation, bug detection, test case generation, risk-based testing, and performance analysis.

Combining theoretical concepts with demonstrations and hands-on labs, QA professionals will learn to leverage AI to minimize manual workloads, enhance test coverage, and increase defect detection accuracy—ultimately driving greater efficiency and effectiveness within QA processes.

This training is designed for both IT and business personnel. The course aims to facilitate communication between departments during the software development process. Participants will learn behavioural testing to enable the creation of more reliable software without the need for costly and advanced tools.

This course explores contemporary development principles and practices, including the role of project management, testing, and business analysis within both Agile and traditional Waterfall environments.

Designed as a workshop-style session, the course provides delegates with opportunities to ask questions and examine real-life applications of the material covered.

The course is structured as a series of modules, with each module lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Consequently, a single training day would consist of four modules.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for individuals seeking a rapid overview of contemporary Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies and their impact on project management, testing, and business analysis.

A wide range of proven and tested patterns are readily accessible to everyone. Often, the task involves adapting the names and applying the pattern to a specific technology. This approach can save hundreds of hours that would otherwise be devoted to design and testing. Training Objectives This course has two primary goals: first, it enables you to reuse well-known patterns; second, it empowers you to create and reuse patterns tailored to your organization. It helps you estimate how patterns can reduce costs, systematize the design process, and generate a code framework based on your patterns. Audience Software designers, business analysts, project managers, programmers, developers, operational managers, and software division managers. Course Style The course emphasizes use cases and their relationship with specific patterns. Most examples are explained in UML and simple Java examples (the language may vary if the course is booked as a closed course). It guides you through the sources of the patterns and shows you how to catalogue and describe patterns for reuse across your organization.

In this instructor-led live workshop training in Portugal (online or onsite), participants will learn how to apply the five stages of Design Thinking to better understand the problems experienced by end-users of a product or service, then develop the best approach for resolving them.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use creative strategies to match customers' needs with technologically feasible solutions.
• Formulate a strategy to increase customer value and enhance product and service offerings.

Target Audience:

Technical Team Leaders and Software Developers

Learning Objectives:

The primary goal of this training is to equip participants with the skills to design advanced development and project structures in C#.

Throughout the course, students will become familiar with MSDN resources and tools that support the development process, including Microsoft Visual Studio and ReSharper.

This training is tailored for JavaScript developers focused on designing and implementing sophisticated Internet applications. The curriculum emphasizes bringing best practices to JavaScript programming while highlighting common pitfalls. A key focus is exploring object-oriented programming capabilities within the JavaScript syntax.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level QA professionals and technical team members who wish to use Katalon Studio to transition from manual testing to automated regression testing.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: explain QA and automation fundamentals, automate REST API checks, build web UI regression tests, and apply Katalon Studio for maintainable test execution.

Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed to automate the entire lifecycle of containerized application development. Design patterns provide proven, repeatable solutions to common challenges in software design. Meanwhile, Kubernetes extensions are employed to configure and support Kubernetes clusters effectively. By leveraging these design patterns and extensions, platform users can implement CI/CD practices while ensuring their software applications remain scalable and flexible.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at developers and DevOps engineers who aim to utilize Kubernetes design patterns and extensions to build enterprise-grade applications on Kubernetes clusters.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish a Kubernetes cluster and configure essential DevOps tools.
• Grasp the core principles of software design patterns and Kubernetes extensions.
• Apply Kubernetes extensions and design patterns when engaging with the Kubernetes API.
• Develop bespoke Kubernetes resources and implement dynamic controllers within a cluster.
• Administer and secure Kubernetes environments using Kubernetes plugins.
• Integrate DevOps networking models into both current and future Kubernetes projects.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options for the Course

• To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that facilitates faster, more cost-efficient creation of dynamic systems, such as control, signal processing, and communication systems. It employs graphical modeling instead of traditional text-based programming.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market for their embedded software products.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

• Select and utilize the appropriate tools for implementing MBD.
• Utilize MBD to enable rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software projects.
• Shorten the release cycle for their embedded software in the market.

Course Format

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and intensive hands-on practice

Software Engineering begins where programming ends. This course provides a robust foundation in Software Engineering, bridging the gap between coding and rigorous engineering practices. Participants will gain an overview of fundamental concepts and terminology standard to the field. Throughout the training, you will acquire techniques for planning, implementing, and validating software projects, as well as methods to evaluate and enhance development processes.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for software developers from diverse backgrounds who possess knowledge of at least one programming language.

The Principal Engineer Masterclass is designed for experienced and driven engineers who already possess the ability to deliver production-ready code. This course aims to transform you into an exceptional software engineer and leader, enabling you to create a significant positive impact on your team and organization. Throughout the course, you will explore system design and architecture, code review techniques, mentoring and coaching strategies, pair programming, fostering a robust engineering culture, and other essential engineering practices.

This instructor-led live training (available onsite or remotely) targets the following professionals:

• Mid-level software engineers
• Senior software engineers
• Principal software engineers
• Staff software engineers
• Lead software engineers
• Software architects
• Engineering managers

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Promote to the next career level from mid-level or senior roles
• If you are already leading a team or hold a position above senior engineer, you can begin applying the tools, techniques, and frameworks learned in this course to:
  • Effectively lead high-performing engineering teams
  • Facilitate 360-degree effective collaboration with all stakeholders
  • Master the core technical skills of a principal engineer
  • Cultivate a strong engineering culture within the organization
  • Develop and maintain a mindset of continuous learning

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practical activities
• Tools, techniques, and frameworks to help you become a 'unicorn' engineer
• Sharing of real-life experiences

Course Customization Options

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Usability testing is a method for assessing a software product or system by observing users directly as they interact with it.

The workshop starts with an overview of usability testing, explaining its concept and how organizations utilize it to foster effective software design and development. The content is presented in accessible, non-technical language, offering practical, hands-on learning that prioritizes the end-user: their needs, thought processes, and interaction patterns with the system.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Select the most appropriate usability testing approach based on a product's specific characteristics and its phase in the development lifecycle.
• Create a comprehensive usability test plan.
• Recruit, assess, and oversee test participants.
• Draft, assign, and facilitate usability test tasks that deliver maximum value for both end-users and the business.
• Gather, analyze, and report test findings.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with business managers, developers, and QA teams regarding the importance of and actions required to deliver an end product that is not only functional but also delivers the intended user experience.

Audience

• Product owners and managers
• QA managers
• Manual testers
• Internal users of a software product or system

Course Format

• An interactive, instructor-led workshop featuring numerous activities and hands-on practice.

Notes

• The case studies and software samples used in this workshop are pre-arranged by the instructor. For customized materials, please contact us in advance.

Audience:

Developers, programmers, business analysts, project managers, software architects, testers, documentation specialists, and anyone involved in the software development lifecycle.

Objectives:

Equips you to work with a wide variety of UML elements.
Guides you in creating complex UML models.
Prepares you to qualify as a senior member of a UML Development Team.