Develop the technical and organizational skills you need to practice software engineering in a globally distributed environment.
Welcome to the exciting world of Globally Distributed Software Engineering (GDSE)! This comprehensive course offers a practical and accessible overview of the organization and operation of software engineering in a globally distributed setting. Whether you're a professional working in distributed global software development teams or an executive looking to set up and lead such teams, this course is designed to equip you with the essential technical and organizational skills needed to thrive in this dynamic field.
Students should have prior knowledge of software development processes. However, technical knowledge or programming skills are not required for this course.
The course is structured around seven main topics, each featuring two guest lecturers from industry or academia:
Guest lecturers include industry experts and researchers such as Emiel Romein (Software Development Manager, Exact Online), Jeff Sutherland (Inventor and co-creator of Scrum), Svenja de Vos (CTO, Leaseweb), Darja Šmite (Professor, Blekinge Institute of Technology), and many more experienced professionals in the field.
The course includes video lectures, group assignments, exercises, and for verified learners, access to a midterm and final test. Join us on this exciting journey into the world of Globally Distributed Software Engineering and take your career to new global heights!
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