Software Engineering Training in Braga

This instructor-led, live training in Braga (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level software developers, system administrators, and IT project managers who wish to enhance their skills in building and managing automated, scalable, and collaborative IT environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental principles and advantages of DevOps and Platform Engineering.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automate the provisioning of IT infrastructure.
• Construct and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Deploy and manage microservices using containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Embed security practices into the software development lifecycle through DevSecOps.
• Apply observability techniques to monitor and enhance system reliability.

This instructor-led live training in Braga (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced test engineers and automation specialists looking to explore advanced TestStand features and techniques to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of their test automation.

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

• Leverage advanced TestStand features and functionalities to optimise test automation workflows.
• Customise user interfaces and create advanced test sequences.
• Implement sophisticated result processing and reporting techniques.
• Integrate TestStand with external databases, systems, and hardware.
• Apply industry best practices for maintaining, managing, troubleshooting, and debugging complex test sequences.

This instructor-led, live training in Braga (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.

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.

Design Thinking is a human-centred methodology for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping and testing. Focusing on the first two stages — Empathise and Define — helps teams better understand internal clients and define the right problems to solve.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level teams and leaders who wish to strengthen their connection with internal clients, reduce resistance to change, and improve operational efficiency through practical, collaborative methods.

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

• Use active listening and interviewing techniques to gather meaningful insights about internal clients.
• Create empathy maps and capture user needs and pain points.
• Differentiate real root problems from perceived issues using tools like the 5 Whys and problem trees.
• Draft clear, actionable problem statements (POVs) that guide solution work.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical, hands-on exercises and role-plays.
• Group workshops and plenary feedback sessions.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Braga (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 Braga (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 Braga (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 Braga (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 Braga (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.

This instructor-led live training in Braga (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level Java developers who wish to apply design patterns to improve software structure, maintainability, and scalability.

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

• Understand the purpose and benefits of design patterns.
• Apply Creational, Structural, and Behavioral patterns effectively in Java.
• Improve code reusability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Refactor existing codebases using design patterns.

This instructor-led live training in Braga (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 Braga (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level software testing professionals who wish to become certified in TOSCA and demonstrate proficiency in test automation using Tricentis Tosca.

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

• Understand the TOSCA certification structure and requirements.
• Master TOSCA concepts, including test case design, automation, and execution.
• Apply best practices for building reusable and maintainable test cases.
• Prepare for the practical and theoretical components of the TOSCA certification exam.

This course delivers comprehensive training for managing testing initiatives, offering practical experience in web application testing, functional test automation, and cross-browser automation using the Selenium test suite.

The intended audience for this training includes software test engineers and manual testers.

After completing the course, participants will be equipped to effectively utilise Selenium WebDriver in real-world projects.

This course offers training on managing testing projects using the Selenium test suite and implementing continuous testing with Jenkins.

Target Audience:

• Software test engineers
• Software developers engaged in agile development
• Release managers
• QA engineers

Upon completion of the Selenium training, participants will be able to:

• Effectively utilize the Selenium test suite in real-world projects
• Perform cross-browser testing with Selenium
• Distribute tests using Selenium Grid
• Execute regression tests with Selenium in Jenkins
• Generate test reports and periodic reports using Jenkins

This programme is tailored for senior individual contributors who are instrumental in defining technical strategy, fostering architectural consistency, and influencing engineering choices across multiple teams.

This instructor-led, live workshop in Braga begins with an introduction to BDD, explaining what it is and how companies use it to promote effective software design, development, and testing. We approach the subject from a non-engineering perspective, focusing on end-users, their requirements, language, and way of thinking. We also address the communication challenges business stakeholders may encounter as they work more closely with their technical-minded peers.

By the end of this training, participants will know how to:

• Write concise user stories that capture the usage patterns of real software users.
• Translate their user stories into the behavioral language of BDD (Given, When, Then).
• Derive test cases from these stories, for engineers to implement and test.
• Understand the relationship between product requirements, acceptance criteria, and test cases.
• Demystify the technical jargon that hinders communication and understanding.
• Install and use effective tools for writing BDD feature files.
• Understand and appreciate what happens once the work is handed over to engineers.
• Play a more active role in the iterative development cycle.

In this instructor-led live workshop training in Braga (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.

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.

Microservice architecture is an approach to developing a software application as a suite of small, independent services, each running in its own process and communicating with lightweight mechanisms such as an HTTP resource API. These services can be efficiently deployed using continuous automation systems and bypass the need for centralized management. Microservices can be written in different programming languages and integrate with different data storage systems.

This instructor-led, live training is aimed at enterprise developers and architects. It introduces microservice architecture from a .Net perspective, presents migration strategies from a monolithic system, and walks participants through the creation and deployment of a sample microservice-based application.

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

• Understand when to use and when not to use microservice architecture
• Create and implement a testing strategy for microservices
• Deploy a sample microservice-based application into a production environment
• Refactor a monolithic application into services

Audience

• Developers
• Architects

Format of the course

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

Target Audience

• Performance Testers
• Performance Engineers
• Developers aiming to advance their careers as Performance Architects.

Course Format

The course comprises 50% theoretical lectures and 50% practical laboratory sessions.

This course is tailored for experienced programmers seeking to deepen their understanding of design patterns and refactoring techniques. Participants will gain practical knowledge of pattern properties and real-world application examples, empowering them to construct efficient and robust application code.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of software architecture principles and their practical implementation within cloud environments, with a specific emphasis on AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Java. Participants will acquire the skills necessary to design, develop, and deploy scalable and resilient applications utilizing AWS services alongside the Java programming language.

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.

As distributed systems become increasingly complex, the challenge has shifted from the intricacies of a single application to the complexity inherent in the architecture of interconnected systems. This course explores the dynamic relationship between Software Architecture and Technical Enterprise Architecture. These two domains are closely linked, yet this connection is often not fully articulated. For instance, decomposing a complex monolithic application into two distinct systems that communicate via web services necessitates significant changes to both the individual systems and the architectural interactions between them.

Throughout this course, we will examine the trade-offs involved, along with prevalent patterns and solutions for managing complex systems and the communication channels within and between them.

In this instructor-led, live training in Braga, participants will learn how to use TestComplete's features, including its test object model, check points, name mapping, and UI to carry out automated testing on desktop, web, and mobile applications.

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

• Create, record and run functional tests.
• Create a scalable and maintainable test framework.
• Create checkpoints, adjust tests for multiple devices and analyze test results.
• Use TestComplete's script extensions.

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.