Software Engineering Training in Évora

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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, delivered in Évora (either online or onsite), is tailored for testers and developers at an intermediate level who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in automation testing. The course emphasizes tools such as Selenium and TestComplete, as well as integration with Oracle APEX and .Net Core.

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

• Set up and configure Selenium and TestComplete for automation testing.
• Develop advanced test scripts and frameworks.
• Integrate automation testing with Oracle APEX and .Net Core applications.
• Apply machine learning techniques to enhance test automation.
• Transition from manual to automated testing effectively.
• Manage outsourced testing projects and maintain quality standards.

This instructor-led live training in Évora (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 Évora (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 Évora (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level software developers and data engineers aiming to build and sustain robust platforms for data-intensive applications.

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

• Grasp the challenges and solutions inherent in platform engineering for big data.
• Design and implement scalable data processing pipelines.
• Effectively utilise big data frameworks such as Hadoop and Spark.
• Develop real-time analytics solutions leveraging streaming data.
• Orchestrate complex data workflows using tools like Apache Airflow.

Design Thinking is a human-centric methodology for problem-solving through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. This course version places significant emphasis on the Empathize stage, focusing on linking previously identified pain points to the genuine needs of internal stakeholders and applying dynamic, collaborative activities to transform insights into actionable outcomes.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate teams and leaders who wish to enhance their empathy skills, strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders, and translate pain points into meaningful opportunities for improvement.

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

• Apply empathy-based techniques to uncover and validate stakeholder needs.
• Translate mapped pain points into clear, actionable requirements.
• Engage in dynamic role plays and simulations to practice stakeholder-centered conversations.
• Collaboratively redefine problem statements from the stakeholder’s perspective.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and guided discussions.
• Dynamic, hands-on role plays and empathy exercises.
• Group workshops for collaborative problem reframing.

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 Évora (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.

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 Évora (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 Évora (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, 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 Évora (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 Évora (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 live, instructor-led training in Évora (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.

In this instructor-led live training in Évora, participants will learn how to enhance an automated test suite using advanced techniques to drive Selenium.

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

• Resolve complex web application test automation issues with Selenium.
• Apply regular expressions and pattern-based verification techniques.
• Handle exceptions that halt test execution.
• Programmatically search for web objects.
• Dynamically capture data from web controls.
• Create a data-driven testing framework.
• Distribute testing with Selenium Grid.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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.

This instructor-led, live training in Évora (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.

The rapid evolution of microservices and container technologies in recent years has fundamentally transformed how we design, develop, deploy, and operate software. Modern applications must be engineered for scalability, elasticity, resilience, and adaptability to change. To meet these new demands, contemporary architectures require a distinct set of patterns and best practices. This training explores methods to identify, comprehend, and adapt to these evolving requirements.

Target Audience
This course is designed for individuals who possess a foundational understanding of container technology and Kubernetes concepts but may lack practical, real-world experience. Drawing on use cases and lessons learned from actual projects, the goal is to inspire participants to create and manage superior cloud-native applications.

• Developers
• Operations Staff
• DevOps Professionals
• QA Engineers
• IT Project Managers

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training session 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.

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) represents a potent software development strategy centered on modeling intricate system behaviors by harmonizing technical execution with fundamental business concepts. This course examines how DDD empowers teams to navigate complexity and mitigate risk through the application of strategic and tactical patterns. Participants will acquire the skills to establish a "Ubiquitous Language," delineate precise boundaries via Bounded Contexts, and leverage essential architectural building blocks such as Entities, Value Objects, and Aggregates. The overarching objective is to engineer adaptable, easily maintainable software architectures that stay aligned with the evolving nuances of the business domain.

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.

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.

This comprehensive training program merges the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0) syllabus with a practical introduction to AI-assisted testing tools and techniques. Designed as a preparation pathway toward the ISTQB Foundation Level certification, the course equips participants with immediately applicable skills in AI-enhanced testing.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets QA professionals, software testers, and test engineers who wish to build a structured understanding of quality assurance fundamentals while learning to leverage modern AI tools for test case generation, test automation, and defect analysis.

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

• Apply the seven testing principles and understand the tester's role across the software development lifecycle.
• Design test cases using black-box, white-box, and experience-based techniques in line with ISTQB standards.
• Report, track, and manage defects throughout their full lifecycle.
• Plan testing initiatives using risk-based approaches, estimation techniques, and test progress metrics.
• Evaluate and select appropriate test automation tools for your organizational context.
• Utilize generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to draft, review, and refine test cases from requirements.
• Apply AI-powered tools for self-healing test automation, visual regression testing, and defect prediction.
• Navigate the ISTQB Foundation Level exam structure and answer sample questions with confidence.

Course Format

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

Course Customization Options

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

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.

The RISC-V ecosystem has evolved from a niche open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) into a mainstream architectural choice with substantial market momentum spanning edge computing, IoT, automotive sectors, AI acceleration, and server-class processors. Industry analyses highlight a significant talent gap: there are fewer than 5,000 RISC-V chip designers globally, compared to an estimated 15,000+ open positions within the semiconductor industry. Current hiring trends indicate that employers are prioritising candidates who possess proficiency in RISC-V architecture alongside skills in SoC design, RTL verification (UVM/SystemVerilog), AI accelerator development, Rust systems programming, confidential computing, and open-source toolchain expertise. The most rapidly growing competency areas include automotive-grade RISC-V (ISO 26262 compliance), server-class processors featuring AIA interrupt controllers and multi-core coherence, and edge AI inference NPUs. Companies such as SiFive, Qualcomm, and Western Digital have accelerated their RISC-V development efforts, intensifying the demand for engineers capable of bridging architecture specification, silicon implementation, firmware, and software stack development within a single skill set.

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.

In this instructor-led, live training in Évora, 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.

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.