Requirements Engineering Training in Pittsburgh

Requirements Engineering (RE) is a critical discipline within software and systems development, focused on identifying, documenting, and managing the needs and constraints of stakeholders to ensure project success. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of practical Requirements Engineering while preparing for the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand and apply the key concepts and terminology defined by the IREB CPRE Foundation syllabus. - Identify and elicit requirements using effective and context-appropriate techniques. - Model, document, and validate requirements for real-world projects. - Manage requirements changes, traceability, and prioritization throughout the project lifecycle. - Use Requirements Engineering tools and best practices to enhance communication and project outcomes. - Be fully prepared to take and pass the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Case-based exercises and collaborative workshops. - Exam preparation sessions and practice questions. **Course Customization Options for Government** - Additional modules or industry-specific case studies can be added on request to better align with government workflows, governance, and accountability.

This instructor-led, live training in Pittsburgh (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level business and IT professionals who aim to master the skills needed to write effective acceptance criteria for requirements. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the significance of acceptance criteria. - Develop and validate requirements acceptance criteria. - Utilize various methods for articulating acceptance criteria. - Ensure the quality of analytical artifacts for government use.

This foundation-level course is designed for individuals involved in Requirements Engineering and Agile methodologies. It caters to professionals such as project or IT managers, domain experts, system analysts, software developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and those who are part of Agile organizations. RE@Agile draws inspiration from both IREB’s perspective on Agile values and an Agile viewpoint on Requirements Engineering values. The course content covers the classification and evaluation of Requirements Engineering work products and techniques within an Agile context, as well as Agile work products and techniques within a Requirements Engineering framework. It also addresses essential process elements in Agile product development and highlights the motivation for incorporating Agile into the development process. A significant focus is on the synergy between Requirements Engineering and Agile: understanding Agile principles related to Requirements Engineering and the alignment of Agile mindset with core Requirements Engineering values. ### The Examination This course serves as a foundation for the RE@Agile Primer examination. Two types of examinations are offered: - **Proctored Multiple-Choice Examination**: This exam, similar in format to the CPRE Foundation Level and Advanced Level multiple-choice examinations, includes an official RE@Agile Primer certificate and lasts 40 minutes. - **Online Multiple-Choice Self-Assessment**: This option provides a confirmation of participation and is suitable for self-evaluation. These assessments are designed to ensure that participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the material and are well-prepared to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, particularly within government contexts.

This Advanced Level Module RE@Agile is designed for Requirements Engineers and agile professionals in the public sector. It emphasizes understanding and applying practices and techniques from the Requirements Engineering discipline within agile development processes. Additionally, it covers the application of agile concepts, techniques, and essential process elements in Requirements Engineering workflows.

The Examination

This course is intended to prepare participants for government Advanced Level certification exams of the:

• RE@Agile - Practitioner (the certificate involves a multiple-choice exam)
• RE@Agile - Specialist (the certificate requires a written assignment)

This three-day course is delivered as live instructor-led training, either online (remote) or onsite (classroom). The course provides methods and best practices in Requirements Engineering that can be implemented in any organization, regardless of the business domain. It focuses on the elicitation (or extraction of requirements) and their consolidation (negotiation and integration), ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability. The content of the course also serves as preparation for the Advanced level of certification. ### Who is this Course For? This course is designed for professionals in roles such as Requirements Engineering, business analysis, business engineering, and organizational design. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in the area of requirements elicitation for government and other sectors. ### Examination Additional exam fees may apply. The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Elicitation)” exam consists of: #### CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Practitioner - The exam to achieve the Requirements Elicitation - Practitioner - certificate is a multiple-choice test. #### CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Specialist - The exam to achieve the Requirements Elicitation - Specialist - certificate involves a written assignment.

This 3-day course is delivered as a live instructor-led session, either online (remote) or on-site (classroom).

Who Is This Course For:

The Advanced Requirements Management course is designed for professionals in the fields of requirements engineering, business analysis, business engineering, organizational design, and related areas who seek to deepen their knowledge and skills in requirements management. It is particularly relevant for those working in roles that require advanced proficiency in managing and articulating requirements within complex projects and organizations.

Examination:

Additional examination fees may apply.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Management)” exam consists of the following components:

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Practitioner

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Management - Practitioner - certificate is a multiple-choice test.

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Specialist

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Management - Specialist - certificate involves completing a written assignment.

This course and certification are tailored to enhance the capabilities of professionals in managing requirements effectively, particularly for government and public sector projects where precision and accountability are paramount.

This three-day course is delivered as live instructor-led training, either online (remote) or on-site (classroom).

Through practical exercises, this training will enhance your proficiency in efficiently modeling information structures, functions, behaviors, and scenarios.

Upon completion of the training, you can take the exam to qualify as an “IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level, Requirements Modeling.”

Who is This Course For?

This course is designed for requirements managers, business analysts, system and software analysts (systems engineers), and project managers.

Examination:

Additional exam fees may apply when applicable.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Modeling)” exam consists of two levels:

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Practitioner

• The examination to achieve the Requirements Modeling - Practitioner certificate is a multiple-choice test.

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Specialist

• The examination to achieve the Requirements Modeling - Specialist certificate involves a written assignment.

This course and certification are tailored to support professionals in enhancing their skills for government projects, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

Introduction and Overview of Requirements Engineering for Government

Requirements engineering is a critical process in the development of information technology systems, particularly within the public sector. It involves defining, documenting, and managing the needs and constraints that guide system design and implementation. For government agencies, effective requirements engineering ensures that IT projects align with strategic objectives, comply with regulatory standards, and meet the needs of stakeholders, including citizens, employees, and other government entities. The process typically includes several key activities: 1. **Requirements Elicitation**: This involves gathering information from various sources to understand the needs and expectations of all stakeholders. Techniques may include interviews, workshops, surveys, and document analysis. 2. **Requirements Analysis**: Here, the collected data is analyzed to identify and define specific requirements. This step ensures that the requirements are clear, consistent, and feasible. 3. **Requirements Specification**: The documented requirements are formalized into a detailed specification that serves as a baseline for system development. This document should be comprehensive and unambiguous, providing a clear guide for developers and other project team members. 4. **Requirements Validation**: This step involves verifying that the specified requirements accurately reflect stakeholder needs and are achievable within the project constraints. Techniques such as prototyping and walkthroughs can be used to validate requirements. 5. **Requirements Management**: Throughout the project lifecycle, requirements must be managed to ensure they remain relevant and aligned with project goals. This includes tracking changes, maintaining version control, and communicating updates to all stakeholders. For government projects, adherence to these steps is crucial for ensuring transparency, accountability, and successful outcomes. Requirements engineering supports governance by providing a structured approach to managing IT investments and ensuring that public sector systems are effective, efficient, and secure.

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of developing dynamic systems such as control systems, signal processing, and communication systems. This approach relies on graphical modeling rather than traditional text-based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market for their embedded software products.

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

• Select and utilize appropriate tools for implementing MBD.
• Employ MBD to facilitate rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software projects.
• Expeditiously release their embedded software into the market.

Format of the Course:

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice to ensure practical understanding and application for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level business and IT professionals who wish to learn standardized methods for describing requirements. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand various types of requirements. - Utilize effective techniques for articulating requirements. - Apply recognized standards and templates for government. - Communicate requirements clearly and effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in Pittsburgh (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level business and IT professionals who aim to enhance their skills in requirements management for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the essential activities and products involved in requirements management. - Apply effective techniques for requirements elicitation. - Document requirements using appropriate methods and notations. - Implement a requirements architecture and repository that aligns with public sector workflows and governance.

This instructor-led, live training in Pittsburgh (online or onsite) is aimed at individuals who wish to understand requirements analysis and conduct it efficiently and accurately using various analysis techniques for their projects for government.

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

• Identify different types of requirements.
• Understand the overall concepts and activities within requirements analysis.
• Familiarize themselves with the requirements analysis methodology.
• Leverage various requirements analysis techniques effectively.
• Structure requirements to communicate clearly with architects and developers through an iterative requirement gathering process.

This course provides hands-on practice to demonstrate the fundamentals and applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing for government. Participants will gain practical skills essential for effective project management and system development within public sector workflows, ensuring alignment with governance and accountability standards.

Purpose of the Training for Government
To understand the benefits of using use cases to describe system functionality in government projects.
To learn effective methods for obtaining functional requirements in a public sector context.
To acquire the ability to define functional requirements using UML notation (use case diagrams) and in the form of detailed use case specifications.

Advantages
Training conducted by an expert with extensive experience in the IT industry, including significant knowledge of IT processes relevant to government operations.
Emphasis on practical application—essential theory is reinforced with real-world project scenarios from public sector projects.
Training utilizes tools commonly employed in requirements engineering for government, providing participants the opportunity to become proficient in their basic functionalities.
Participants will have the chance to apply the acquired knowledge immediately during the training sessions.