ISO/IEC 29110 - Systems and Software Engineering

What is ISO/IEC 29110?

ISO/IEC 29110 provides guidance for very small organisations and departments to utilise during the design and development of systems and software. The lifecycle processes outlined within this standard can be utilised at any level in a systems structure and also includes a profile specification for the Basic profile.

Once certified, organisations can proudly promote themselves as certificate holders in any of their promotional materials and can include the URS certification logo free of charge.

Who requires an ISO/IEC 29110 certification?

ISO/IEC 29110 focuses on very small organisations, departments and project teams of up to 25 people, and the guidance provided in the standard is intended for software development teams of this size. That being said, larger sized teams can benefit from implementing guidance given in this document.

How can an ISO/IEC 29110 certification benefit your business?

Becoming certified for ISO/IEC 29110 can bring a wide range of benefits to your organisation, including:

• Enhanced efficiency


• Improvement of quality and reliability


• Continuous improvement of practices and processes

How can you prepare for ISO/IEC 29110 Certification?

Although the thought of starting the certification process may seem daunting, there are a variety of steps you can take to make the process to becoming certified far more streamlined:

 

• Familiarise yourself with the ISO/IEC 29110 standard


• Carry out a gap analysis to highlight practices that do not meet the standard requirements


• Conduct regular reviews and internal audits to take a proactive approach to improving your system

What are the key requirements ISO/IEC 29110?

When working towards becoming certified for ISO/IEC 29110, there are various areas that will be a focus during the audit. These areas include:

 

• Target audience


• Purpose


• Profiles

What clauses make up the structure of ISO/IEC 29110?

Clauses 1-3 – Introductory clauses:

The first three clauses on ISO/IEC 29110 serve the role of introducing the scope of the standard and demonstrating the sectors in which it can be applied.

To assist with understanding, clause 3 provides an extensive list of definitions for terms that feature heavily throughout the standard. Organisations should familiarise themselves with these terms and abbreviations before progressing through the document.

Clause 4 – Conformance:

Clause 4 explains how an organisation or VSE can conform to the guidance and requirements outlined in this document.

Clause 5 – Naming, diagramming and definition conventions:

In the shortest section of the standard, clause 5 guides organisations to where they can locate conventions and further guidance for conventions surrounding naming, diagramming and defining.

Clause 6 – Profile specification and its conformance with base standards:

Clause 6 serves as an introduction to profile specification and how the specific guidance combines with the base standards that are in place.

Clause 7 – Basic profile specifications:

In the final section of the standard, clause 7 expands on the previous section with the addition of specifications for basic profiles and project management. Along with further requirements for software implementation.

How long will your ISO/IEC 29110 certificate be valid for?

Your ISO/IEC 29110 certificate will be valid for at least three years; dependent on the type of site that is being certified.

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