Software Engineering Training in Cascais

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (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.

Apigee serves as Google Cloud's comprehensive API management platform covering the entire lifecycle, enabling organisations to design, secure, deploy, monitor, and scale their APIs. Its robust testing and automation capabilities empower teams to validate APIs, enforce policies, and guarantee high-quality deployments within CI/CD pipelines.

This instructor-led, live training session, available online or onsite, is designed for beginner to intermediate QA engineers and developers looking to automate API testing and validation using Apigee tools and integrations.

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

• Configure Apigee for API testing and monitoring purposes.
• Automate API test cases by leveraging Apigee and integrated tools.
• Validate API performance, security, and reliability.
• Integrate test automation seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led live training in Cascais (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 Cascais (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 Cascais (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level technical managers and business leaders who wish to align platform engineering efforts with business objectives and manage platform teams effectively.

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

• Define the role and scope of platform engineering within their organization.
• Translate business goals into actionable technical strategies.
• Build and manage effective platform engineering teams.
• Design and implement scalable and resilient platform architectures.
• Measure and analyze the success of platform initiatives.

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

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 Cascais (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 Cascais (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level platform engineers, cloud architects, and DevOps practitioners who wish to explore various cloud-native technologies and learn how to apply them to enhance platform capabilities.

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

• Understand the core principles of cloud-native platform engineering.
• Utilize containers and serverless computing to build scalable applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines in a cloud environment.
• Monitor and manage cloud-native applications effectively.
• Apply security and compliance best practices in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level platform engineers and DevOps professionals who wish to master application scaling using microservices and Kubernetes.

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

• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Utilize Helm charts for efficient service deployment.
• Monitor and maintain the health of microservices in production.
• Apply best practices for security and compliance in a Kubernetes environment.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (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.

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a software development approach focused on designing systems centered on the business domain, leveraging a shared ubiquitous language alongside tactical and strategic modeling techniques.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets advanced senior developers aiming to apply DDD principles to craft robust, maintainable, and scalable systems.

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

• Identify and model core domain concepts using ubiquitous language and bounded contexts.
• Implement tactical DDD patterns, including entities, value objects, aggregates, repositories, and domain services.
• Design context maps and strategic boundaries to effectively manage complexity across microservices and diverse teams.
• Integrate DDD practices into Agile teams and CI/CD workflows to enhance collaboration and delivery outcomes.

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please contact us.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (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 Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers and DevOps practitioners who wish to leverage platform engineering to streamline their development processes.

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

• Grasp the core concepts and advantages of platform engineering for development teams.
• Leverage self-service platforms to speed up development and testing.
• Implement automation within their development workflows.
• Apply containerization and orchestration techniques to manage application lifecycles.
• Integrate monitoring and security practices into their development pipelines.

This live, instructor-led training in Cascais (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who wish to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and engage teams effectively.

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

• Equip participants with tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement.
• Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for solving complex challenges.
• Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
• Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams.

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 Cascais (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 Cascais (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 instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is designed for software testers looking to leverage Cypress for test automation.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Execute end-to-end automation testing using Cypress.
• Implement integration and unit tests within web applications.
• Utilise Cypress as an alternative to Selenium.

Target Audience:

Suitable for all testing professionals, particularly those specialising in Mobile Automation Testing.

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 instructor-led live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is designed for software engineers and developers who wish to plan, design, guide, and manage software development using architectural methods.

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

• Comprehend the significance of architecture in the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate how developers can integrate architectural methods into their workflows.
• Master the architectural process to manage and assess development procedures.
• Organize complex applications using an architectural framework.
• Create a decision-making framework to resolve issues and clarify roles within development teams.
• Confidently take charge of technical decisions.
• Represent architectures visually through models and diagrams.
• Identify standards and risks to construct agile and resilient architectures.

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a methodology for managing complex software behaviours during development.

This instructor-led, live training in Cascais (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level PHP developers aiming to apply design patterns effectively within their projects.

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

• Grasp the purpose and advantages of design patterns.
• Recognize and apply suitable design patterns to common scenarios.
• Organize PHP applications according to industry-recognized best practices.
• Incorporate patterns into modern frameworks like Symfony or Zend.

This instructor-led, live training, available online or onsite, is designed for C developers eager to master embedded C design principles.

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

• Grasp the design considerations essential for ensuring the reliability of embedded C programs
• Define the functionality of an embedded system
• Establish the program logic and structure needed to achieve desired outcomes
• Design reliable, error-free embedded applications
• Maximize the performance of the target hardware

Course Format:

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Exercises and practice sessions
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Customization Options:

• To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

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.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Maven.
• Automate Testing using Selenium
• Managing GIT
• Integrating continous integration

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.