Software Design Training in Seoul

Design Thinking is a human-centered methodology for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. This version of the course places a strong emphasis on the Empathize stage, focusing on connecting previously identified pain points to the real needs of internal clients, and applying dynamic, collaborative activities to transform insights into actionable outcomes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level teams and leaders who wish to deepen their empathy skills, strengthen relationships with internal clients, and translate pain points into meaningful opportunities for improvement.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply empathy-based techniques to uncover and validate client needs.
• Translate mapped pain points into clear, actionable needs.
• Engage in dynamic role plays and simulations to practice client-centered conversations.
• Collaboratively redefine problem statements from the client’s perspective.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and guided discussions.
• Dynamic, hands-on role plays and empathy exercises.
• Group workshops for collaborative problem reframing.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

Design Thinking is a human-centered methodology for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping and testing. Focusing on the first two stages — Empathize and Define — helps teams better understand internal clients and define the right problems to solve.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level teams and leaders who wish to strengthen their connection with internal clients, reduce resistance to change, and improve operational efficiency through practical, collaborative methods.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use active listening and interviewing techniques to gather meaningful insights about internal clients.
• Create empathy maps and capture user needs and pain points.
• Differentiate real root problems from perceived issues using tools like the 5 Whys and problem trees.
• Draft clear, actionable problem statements (POVs) that guide solution work.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical, hands-on exercises and role-plays.
• Group workshops and plenary feedback sessions.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Seoul (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals seeking to understand and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation and enhance business solutions.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of Design Thinking and its role in fostering innovation.
• Apply the five phases of Design Thinking to address problems.
• Use ideation techniques and tools to encourage creativity.
• Implement Design Thinking strategies to improve processes and increase efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in Seoul (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to solve everyday workplace challenges through gamification techniques.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Design Thinking and its application to problem-solving.
• Incorporate gamification techniques to foster engagement and innovation.
• Develop creative and practical solutions to common workplace issues.
• Collaborate effectively across teams to implement problem-solving strategies.
• Apply iterative approaches to refine solutions through feedback and experimentation.

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a software development methodology that focuses on aligning system design with the business domain, utilizing a shared ubiquitous language along with strategic and tactical modeling techniques.

This instructor-led training, available both online and onsite, targets advanced senior developers who aim to implement DDD principles to build robust, scalable, and maintainable systems.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Identifying and modeling core domain concepts through ubiquitous language and bounded contexts.
• Applying tactical DDD patterns, including entities, value objects, aggregates, repositories, and domain services.
• Designing context maps and establishing strategic boundaries to manage complexity across teams and microservices.
• Integrating DDD practices into Agile teams and CI/CD workflows to enhance collaboration and delivery efficiency.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical applications.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please contact us.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers, architects, and analysts who wish to learn and apply DDD concepts and practices to their software projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp core DDD concepts (bounded contexts, entities, etc.) and their application in software projects.
• Apply strategic DDD to define and design the domain model, identify subdomains, and establish boundaries.
• Implement tactical DDD using patterns such as CQRS, factories, and event sourcing.
• Refactor and modernize legacy systems effectively with DDD techniques.
• Design and implement product, domain, and team-oriented architectures.
• Utilize data mesh to create a domain-oriented data platform supporting data discovery and governance.

This instructor-led live training in Seoul (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level leaders and HR professionals who aim to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies to encourage innovation, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and effectively engage teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Equip participants with tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement.
• Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for solving complex challenges.
• Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios.
• Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams.

This instructor-led live training, offered Seoul (online or in person), is tailored for intermediate Java developers aiming to apply design patterns to improve software structure, maintainability, and scalability.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the objectives and advantages of utilizing design patterns.
• Effectively implement Creational, Structural, and Behavioral patterns within Java.
• Enhance the reusability, scalability, and maintainability of code.
• Refactor existing codebases through the application of design patterns.

This instructor-led live training in Seoul (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate-level software and systems designers who seek a structured and comprehensive understanding of Sparx Enterprise Architect.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and effectively use Sparx Enterprise Architect, understanding its interface and tools.
• Model various business structures including organization charts, processes, and systems using different diagrams.
• Implement change tracking, version control, and team collaboration strategies within Sparx EA.
• Utilize advanced Sparx EA features like modeling with stereotypes, customization, and task automation.

The rapid advancement of microservices and container technologies has fundamentally transformed the way software is designed, developed, deployed, and operated. Today's applications must be engineered for scalability, elasticity, fault tolerance, and adaptability. To meet these evolving demands, modern architectures necessitate a distinct set of patterns and practices. This training explores methods to identify, comprehend, and adapt to these new architectural requirements.

Audience
This course is designed for professionals who possess a foundational understanding of container technology and Kubernetes concepts but may lack extensive practical experience. Grounded in real-world use cases and lessons learned from actual projects, the curriculum aims to inspire participants to design and manage superior cloud-native applications.

• Developers
• Operations
• DevOps
• QA Engineers
• IT Project Managers

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and hands-on practice
• Practical implementation in a live lab environment

Customization Options

• For requests regarding customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will gain a deep understanding of foundational and advanced software architecture and design principles through a series of hands-on live-lab exercises and interactive discussions.

Audience

• Software professionals
• Software designers
• Developers

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

• For requests regarding customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a robust software development methodology that centers on modeling intricate software behaviors by aligning technical implementation with core business concepts. This course examines how DDD empowers teams to manage complexity and mitigate risk through strategic and tactical patterns. Participants will learn to establish a "Ubiquitous Language," define clear boundaries via Bounded Contexts, and utilize specific building blocks such as Entities, Value Objects, and Aggregates. The objective is to develop flexible and maintainable software architectures that remain consistent with the evolving business domain.

Numerous established and proven patterns are readily accessible to all. Often, the challenge lies merely in renaming them and adapting them to specific technologies. This approach can save hundreds of hours that would otherwise be devoted to design and testing. Training Goals This course has two main objectives: first, to enable you to leverage widely recognized patterns, and second, to empower you to create and reuse patterns tailored to your organization. It assists you in estimating how patterns can reduce costs, systematize the design process, and generate a code framework based on your patterns. Audience Software designers, business analysts, project managers, programmers, developers, operational managers, and software division managers. Course Style The course focuses on use cases and their relationship with a specific pattern. Most examples are explained in UML and in simple Java examples (the language can change if the course is booked as a closed course). It guides you through the sources of the patterns as well as showing you how to catalogue and describe patterns which can be reused across your organization.

During this instructor-led live workshop training in Seoul (online or onsite), participants will learn how to apply the five stages of Design Thinking to better understand the problems experienced by end-users of a product or service, then develop the best approach for resolving them.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use creative strategies to match customers' needs with technologically feasible solutions.
• Formulate a strategy to increase customer value and enhance product and service offerings.

Overview:

The Design Thinking (DT) framework comprises five distinct stages: empathize, define the problem, ideate, prototype, and test.

In today’s increasingly complex landscape, many challenges require specialized strategies. Design Thinking serves as a powerful tool for navigating these complexities. By mastering Design Thinking, individuals can address difficult issues more effectively, communicate with greater clarity, persuade with more impact, drive superior business outcomes, and elevate both organizational culture and personal performance.

• Core Mechanics of DT: Gaining insights from users and the problem itself, identifying patterns, developing models (noting model drift), testing the model, evaluating results, and re-engineering as necessary.
• The interplay between DT, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Essential DT methods and tools: persona creation, stakeholder mapping, customer journey mapping, service blueprints, and business model innovation.
• Practical applications of DT: cultivating a design mindset, pursuing disruptive innovation, adopting an iterative approach, utilizing agile estimation techniques, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fostering teamwork, preparing leadership capabilities, improving communication, leveraging technology, thinking ahead, building intercultural and ethical competency, boosting emotional intelligence and self-awareness, and sharpening negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Objectives:

• To grasp the fundamental principles and subtle nuances of DT.
• To explore key concepts, influencing factors, theories, types, and models within DT.
• To engage in experimentation, experiential learning, and practical application of DT.

Delivery:

This one-day (4-hour) training program includes the following components:

• Lectures (40%): Presentation of theories, concepts, models, and interactive discussions.
• Group Exercises (30%): Activities focusing on group dynamics, games, collaborative discussions, and mock conflict resolution scenarios.
• Individual Activities (15%): Tasks involving writing, design work, and peer discussions.
• Other Materials (15%): Videos and reading assignments.

Note: Due to the interactive nature of this course, a minimum group size of 3 participants is required.

This instructor-led, live training in Seoul (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level PHP developers who wish to apply design patterns effectively in their projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and benefits of design patterns.
• Identify and implement appropriate design patterns for common scenarios.
• Structure PHP applications using industry-recognized best practices.
• Integrate patterns into modern frameworks such as Symfony or Zend.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for C developers who wish to master the design principles of embedded C.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the design considerations that ensure the reliability of embedded C programs
• Define the functionality of an embedded system
• Establish the program logic and structure to achieve desired outcomes
• Design a reliable, error-free embedded application
• Maximize performance on the target hardware

Format of the Course:

• Interactive lecture and discussion
• Exercises and practice
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options:

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course is tailored for JavaScript developers who aim to design and implement sophisticated web applications. The curriculum focuses on establishing best practices in JavaScript development while identifying and avoiding common pitfalls. A key emphasis is placed on exploring object-oriented programming concepts within the context of JavaScript syntax.

This course is tailored for experienced developers seeking to deepen their understanding of design patterns and refactoring techniques. Participants will gain insights into the principles and practical applications of these patterns, empowering them to construct efficient and robust application code.

The RISC-V ecosystem has evolved from a niche open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) into a mainstream architectural choice, gaining significant traction in edge computing, IoT, automotive systems, AI acceleration, and server-grade processors. Industry analyses highlight a severe talent gap: there are fewer than 5,000 RISC-V chip designers worldwide, while the semiconductor industry has over 15,000 open positions. Current hiring trends indicate that employers prioritize candidates who combine proficiency in RISC-V architecture with skills in SoC design, RTL verification (UVM/SystemVerilog), AI accelerator development, Rust systems programming, confidential computing, and open-source toolchain management. The fastest-growing areas of expertise include automotive-grade RISC-V (ISO 26262), server-class processors (featuring AIA interrupt controllers and multi-core coherence), and edge AI inference NPUs. Major companies such as SiFive, Qualcomm, and Western Digital are accelerating their RISC-V development initiatives, creating a strong demand for engineers capable of bridging architecture specification, silicon implementation, firmware, and software stack development within a unified skill set.

As distributed systems become increasingly complex, the focus of complexity shifts from individual systems to the architecture of interconnected system groups. This course explores the relationship between Software Architecture and Technical Enterprise Architecture, two domains that are closely linked yet often inadequately described. For instance, decomposing a complex monolithic system into two separate systems communicating via web services will significantly impact both the new systems and the architecture linking them.

The course will address trade-offs, prevalent patterns, and solutions for managing complex systems and facilitating communication both within and between them.

Target Audience:

Developers, programmers, business analysts, project managers, software architects, testers, documentation specialists, and anyone involved in the software development lifecycle.

Course Objectives:

Equips participants with the ability to effectively utilize a wide array of UML elements.
Provides instruction on constructing sophisticated UML models.
Readies learners to become qualified senior members of a UML development team.