The Rockwell Software Process Training Program

Abstract

Part I describes the pre-development phase of "The Rockwell Software Process Training Program" (SPTP) currently under development at Rockwell International Space Transportation Systems Division (STSD), Downey, California. Part II describes the development phase. Part I describes the sequence of events leading to the award of a contract to develop the Rockwell SPTP and gives STSD's perspective of this effort to date. Included in Part I is a discussion of the following:

• A short description of STSD's needs for a Software Process Training Program

• STSD's program objectives and project plan

• SEI support of curriculum development at Rockwell

• The invitation and response to quote

• Evaluation and selection of a training vendor

• Transition to the M.S. Degree in Software Engineering at a local University

• Planned Funding through the State of California Employment Training Panel

• Lessons learned

Part I — The Pre-development Phase