Software Engineering Training in Sintra

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

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 Sintra (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 Sintra (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 Sintra (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.

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) certification is globally recognized for validating the ability to design, develop, and sustain test automation solutions within real-world scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training – available online or on-site – is tailored for software testers and automation professionals at intermediate to advanced levels who seek practical, exam-focused knowledge aligned with the official CTAL-TAE syllabus to successfully pass the certification exam.

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

• Comprehend the CTAL-TAE syllabus and certification objectives.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable test automation architectures.
• Evaluate and select suitable automation tools and frameworks.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply structured methodologies to plan, develop, and maintain automated test solutions.
• Practice with exam simulations and become familiar with the actual test format.

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 for this course, please contact us to arrange it.

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 Sintra (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.

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager (CTAL-TM) is a professional certification that emphasises advanced test management practices, leadership capabilities, and strategic decision-making in alignment with the ISTQB syllabus.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level test managers and QA professionals seeking to master the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager syllabus and prepare for certification.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Develop and manage comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Apply risk-based testing techniques to optimise testing efforts.
• Monitor, control, and enhance test processes within projects.
• Lead and develop test teams while managing stakeholder expectations.
• Utilise tools and metrics for test management, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Exam-focused exercises and practice questions.
• Hands-on case studies and simulations aligned with the ISTQB CTAL-TM syllabus.

Course Customisation Options

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

This instructor-led live training, offered online or onsite, targets intermediate-level developers, architects, and analysts keen on learning and applying DDD concepts and practices to their software projects.

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

• Understanding fundamental DDD concepts, such as bounded contexts and entities, and applying them to software projects.
• Utilizing strategic DDD to define and design domain models, identify subdomains, and establish clear boundaries.
• Implementing tactical DDD through patterns like CQRS, factories, and event sourcing.
• Effectively refactoring and modernizing legacy systems using DDD techniques.
• Designing and implementing architectures oriented towards products, domains, and teams.
• Leveraging data mesh to build domain-oriented data platforms that support data discovery and governance.

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

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

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

In this instructor-led live training in Sintra, 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.

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.

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

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

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

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

Format of the Course

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

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Sintra (online or onsite) is aimed at engineering and design professors who wish to understand, apply, and teach modern software development practices relevant to systems engineering, civil engineering, design, and architecture disciplines.

This course is designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and leadership teams to demonstrate how Agile project management frameworks, particularly SCRUM, address testing activities.

By the conclusion of the course, participants will have designed and executed a test plan for a sample application, which can be an actual client application where available.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will master both foundational and advanced concepts of software architecture and design by engaging in a series of practical live-lab exercises and interactive discussions.

Audience

• Software professionals
• Software designers
• Developers

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and intensive hands-on practice

Note

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

This instructor-led, live workshop in Sintra 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.

Cypress is an end-to-end testing framework that empowers users to set up, write, run, and debug tests for any frontend application or website.

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

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

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

Format of the Course

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

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

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

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 instructor-led, live training in Sintra (online or onsite) is aimed at software testers who wish to use Postman for API testing.

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

• Execute tests using automated requests and workflows.
• Define, develop, test, and monitor an API using a version control system.
• Generate dynamic data in a request.
• Document and organize tests in collections for team review.

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.