Software Engineering Training in Gaia

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level platform engineers and security professionals who wish to incorporate security best practices into platform design and operations.

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

• Identify and mitigate security risks in platform engineering.
• Implement and manage security controls and compliance measures.
• Design platforms with security and compliance as foundational elements.
• Conduct security audits and assessments to ensure continuous protection.
• Respond effectively to security incidents and recover operations.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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.

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 Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (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, delivered in Gaia (online or onsite), targets beginner-level testers eager to learn BlazeMeter for testing tasks. It enables participants to design and execute thorough tests, analyze and report results, and monitor and optimize performance.

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

• Understand the fundamental concepts, features, and benefits of BlazeMeter.
• Create and run various types of tests using BlazeMeter.
• Analyze and report on test results and key metrics.
• Monitor and optimize test performance and quality.
• Apply best practices for BlazeMeter in testing projects.

This instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (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 instructor-led, live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level testers seeking to learn how to perform performance testing using the LoadRunner Enterprise platform.

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

• Gain a solid understanding of performance testing principles and their critical role in software development.
• Plan and design performance tests that align with business needs and system specifications.
• Set up and manage test environments, covering servers, networks, and client systems.
• Execute performance tests, monitor system resources, and gather key performance metrics.
• Analyze test outcomes to pinpoint performance bottlenecks.
• Produce detailed reports to effectively share test insights and recommendations.

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (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 Gaia (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 Gaia (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.

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.

Target Audience:

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

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (online or onsite) is designed for web designers aiming to develop applications using Adobe XD.

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

• Configuring Adobe XD to commence application design.
• Developing rapid wireframes.
• Producing prototypes that incorporate micro-interactions.
• Enhancing a CV with UX design skills.

This instructor-led live training in Gaia (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.

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.

Overview:

The Design Thinking (DT) process comprises five distinct stages: empathize, define the problem, ideate, prototype, and test.

In today's increasingly complex world, we frequently encounter challenges that demand specialised approaches. Design Thinking provides the framework to navigate these complexities. By mastering design thinking, individuals can address intricate problems effectively, communicate with greater clarity, persuade more efficiently, drive improved business outcomes, and enhance both organizational and personal behaviour and performance.

• How DT functions: learn from people and the problem, identify patterns, design a model (understanding model drift), test the model, evaluate it, and re-engineer as necessary.
• The interplay between DT, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• DT methods and tools: persona, stakeholder map, customer journey map, service blueprint, business model innovation.
• Application of DT: cultivating a design mindset, disruptive innovation, iterative approaches, agile estimation techniques, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, leadership readiness, communication skills, technological fluency, forward-thinking, intercultural and ethical competency, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, negotiating skills, and conflict resolution.

Objectives:

• To grasp the fundamentals and nuances of DT.
• To explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models within DT.
• To experiment with, experience, and practice DT.

Delivery:

This is a one-day (4-hour) training course comprising:

• Lectures (40% - presentation of theories, concepts, models, and interactions),
• Group exercises (30% - group dynamics, games, group discussion, and mock-conflict resolution exercises),
• Individual activities (15% - writing, designing, and peer discussion)
• And other activities (15% - videos, reading).

Note: Due to the nature of this course, a minimum group size of 3 participants is required.

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

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at developers, engineers, and architects seeking to secure their web apps and services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to integrate, test, protect, and analyze their web apps and services using the OWASP testing framework and tools

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.

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