The Rockwell Software Process Training Program

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 ProgramSTSD's program objectives and project planSEI support of curriculum development at RockwellThe invitation and response to quoteEvaluation and selection of a training vendorTransition to the M.S. Degree in Software Engineering at a local UniversityPlanned Funding through the State of California Employment Training PanelLessons learned