Certified Software Manager (CSM)
Overview
The Certified Software Manager (CSM) certification by GAQM equips managers who oversee software development and delivery. It combines software project management with the technical awareness needed to manage quality, teams and processes.
The program covers the software life cycle, delivery methods including agile, quality assurance, release management and the leadership of software teams.
Course Content
- Software development life cycles and delivery models
- Agile and plan-driven software project management
- Software quality assurance, testing and release management
- Managing software teams, skills and workload
- Requirements, scope and change control in software
- Software metrics, estimation and performance measurement
Targeted Audience
- Software development managers and team leads
- IT project managers focused on software delivery
- QA and delivery managers in software organisations
- Candidates preparing for the GAQM software manager certification
Exam Registration & Certification
The Certified Software Manager (CSM) certification is awarded by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) after passing the corresponding certification examination. As an accredited GAQM test center, our academy handles the exam registration and administration for our candidates.
Each GAQM exam voucher includes two attempts, so candidates who do not pass on the first attempt may retake the exam with their second attempt. Once passed, the certification is valid for life and does not require renewal.
- Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
- Register for the Certified Software Manager (CSM) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
- Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
- Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
- Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.