The course provides managers with an understanding of how the PSP is used to improve the performance of software development teams and provides the necessary background that managers need to capitalize on the skills and abilities of PSP-trained people. It also covers how data provided by PSP-trained engineers can be used to manage software development teams. Software affects almost every aspect of our daily lives and our businesses.
Software development dominates the plans of many businesses.
Software development cycle time is growing and is often longer than hardware turn-around time. Software defects in fielded systems have had serious effects on businesses and society. The new world of software will require a new management style. To get quality products, they must learn to manage the quality of the processes that their engineers use. The PSP is based on industrial software processes and proven engineering, scientific, and quality management principles.