Classification
Unclassified
Distribution
Open/Distribution A - Any registrant may participate.
Instructor
Charles "Chas" McKee, PELSS 3 Program Manager Global Systems Technologies Inc.
Duration
Half-day course, runs 0800-1300
Credits awarded
2 CLPs
Course Description
This high-level half-day course will review the fundamentals of T&E which are covered in the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) Certified Test & Evaluation Professional (CTEP) Foundational exam. The course includes an introduction with a short history of T&E in the Federal Government and an overview of the DoW Acquisition Process (with a few references to DHS and FAA acquisition processes). The class then focuses on the CTEP Body of Knowledge (BOK) including the four subject domains plus some specialized types of testing:
- Test and Evaluation Planning: Requirements analysis, T&E strategy, the TEMP, evaluation approach, test planning, T&E cost management, contracting for T&E, organizational planning, risk identification and management.
- Test and Evaluation Design: Test adequacy and Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT)
- Test and Evaluation Execution: Test Control Management, Data Management, and Test Safety / Certification.
- Test Data Analysis, Evaluation and Reporting: Data Verification and Validation, Validation of Test Results, Evaluation, Reporting, Cyber Resilience / Cybersecurity Analysis, Model Validation, and Data Analytics.
- TSpecialized types of Testing: Integrated Test & Evaluation (IT&E), Human Factors Engineering in T&E, Modeling & Simulation (M&S) in T&E, Reliability Growth, Software Development (including Agile) in T&E, Artificial Intelligence in T&E, Cyber Security T&E, Live Fire T&E, and Interoperability T&E.
Intended Audience
Individuals in the T&E community (government and industry, ITEA members and non-members) who want to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities in T&E and be recognized by ITEA for their professional growth. Note that the Certified Test & Evaluation Professional (CTEP) credential is becoming a "preferred" requirement in many test engineer job postings.
Instructor Biography
Mr. McKee brings 34 years of experience in Program Management, Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, and Strategic Planning, supporting the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Transportation. He served as President of the Board of Directors for the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) from 2013 to 2015. His expertise includes Acquisition Management, Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E), and Human Systems Integration, notably leading the design of a Common Graphical User Interface (CGUI) for checkpoint systems to enhance security and efficiency. Over his career, Mr. McKee has provided technical leadership and subject matter expertise to diverse clients, including DOT&E, JT&E, TSA, TRMC, and multiple military commands, excelling in areas like test planning, statistical analysis, and system evaluation.