CSDP - CERTIFIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

The IEEE Computer Society, recognizing the importance of continuing education and the measurement of knowledge and technical competence, created the Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) examination to help define and establish professional standards throughout the field of software engineering. The demand for fully trained, competent software engineers has been increasing as the computer industry has expanded and systems have become more complex and sophisticated, requiring higher competence in building quality systems.

CSDP is the direct solution to the changing dynamics of the industry:

• Supports the global SE community by providing a standard practice that meets current and future market demands
• Assists employers to develop a proficient workforce, increase employee retention, reduce training costs, and compete globally
• Encourages individuals to invest in their educations and career development

Knowledge Areas of the CSDP

• Business Practices and Engineering Economics
• Software Requirements
• Software Design
• Software Construction
• Software Testing
• Software Maintenance
• Software Configuration Management
• Software Engineering Management
• Software Engineering Process
• Software Engineering Tools and Methods
• Software Quality

Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK)
The CSDP is the professional certification that is aligned exclusively to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK), the cornerstone for software engineering and adopted by the international community as the ISO/IEC TR 19759. More recently, ISO published the ISO/IEC 24773:2008, intended to "facilitate the portability of software engineering professional certifications between different countries or organizations." This direct relationship has elevated the CSDP credential as the most sought after and recognized designation for Software Engineers.

Get Certified in 3 Easy Steps

1. Register for the Exam
   Exam fees are affordable and in many cases paid for by your employer.
2. Prepare for the Exam
   Many exam preparation options to choose from: Online course, CSDP Workbook, and more.
3. Take the Exam
   Locate and schedule your exam from a flexible list of dates and locations.

Fees and Testing Information
The CSDA examination registration fee has two components: the application fee, which is nonrefundable and nontransferable, and the examination fee. All fees must be paid in US dollars, and checks must be drawn from a US bank.