A Technical History of the SEI

ooks in the SEI Addison-Wesley Series, this collection of six courses equips software professionals
with state-of-the-art practices so they can efficiently design software-intensive systems
that meet their intended business and quality goals.
The SEI established the Professional Development Center (PDC) in 2008. The PDC was staffed
by education and administration professionals responsible for supporting and growing the SEI’s
flourishing professional education activity.
The SEI now offers courses for participants at many skill levels. Introductory courses are designed
to provide a basic understanding of proven practices, while advanced courses train participants
to measure the process capability of their own organizations or other organizations. Software
managers and practitioners learn about proven techniques to increase profit and quality,
adapt to change, build teams, mitigate risk, and improve process. The course offerings are held at
SEI facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Arlington, Virginia; online; and at other national
and international venues.
The Consequence: SEI Results Move from Research into Practice
SEI professional courses help to move state-of-the-art technologies and practices from research
and development into widespread use. The software engineering professionals from around the
globe who attend SEI professional training courses broaden their skills and future career opportunities.
The content of SEI training continues to evolve based on new research. The SEI also continues to
evolve the training delivery infrastructure to provide the best possible vehicles for the dissemination
of SEI solutions.
The SEI Contribution
As the course catalogs grew, the SEI provided high-quality training that received consistently positive
feedback from learners. SEI courses present the relevancy of SEI research to the individual
and to his or her workplace. Professional training has proven to be an effective vehicle for meeting
the SEI’s mission of transition.
The SEI’s professional education and training activity also contributed to the growth of a market
for software engineering professional training. Many commercial professional training providers
now offer training based on SEI methods and tools.
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