About Us
About IT-ISQS
The motivation for IT-ISQS, Innovative Training for International Software Quality Standards, stems from the global lack of awareness and application of International Software Quality Standards (ISQS) in the IT sector. Despite heavy reliance on software across industries, poor quality continues to cause project failures, financial loss, and even critical harm. The Standish Group (2020) reported only a 31% project success rate. ISO/IEC standards guide quality in all stages of the software lifecycle but require expert knowledge, posing challenges especially in agile environments. Studies (Giachetti et al., 2023; Koyuncu Tunç et al., 2024; Akdur, 2020-2021) show that ISQS education is severely lacking, with less than 12% of Computer Engineering and 33% of Software Engineering programs offering relevant courses in Turkey. To address this gap, curricula must be updated with integrated ISQS topics, dedicated courses, and practical teaching methods. Funding is essential to improve course quality, engagement, and prepare students with skills demanded by the industry.
Project Partners
CANKAYA UNIVERSITY (Project Coordinator), Ankara/Turkey Team: Dr. Sevgi Koyuncu Tunç, Buse Esirik FUNDACION UNIVERSIDAD FRANCISCO DE VITORIA, Spain/Madrid, www.ufv.es Team: Eduardo Pilo de la Fuente, Susana Bautista Blasco, Natalia Gordo Herrera, Dr. Marlon Cárdenas TED UNIVERSITESI, Türkiye, ANKARA, www.tedu.edu.tr Team: Gokce NUR YILMAZ, Ozlem ALBAYRAK OPEN UNIVERSITEIT, Netherlands, Limburg (NL), www.ou.nl Team: Deniz Iren, Ebrahim Rahimi
Project Activities
IT-ISQS project activities: scientific literature review, surveys, industry interviews and statistical analysis; building new course design via creating novel teaching materials, AI tools, games, interactive exercises, and case studies; testing the course by pilot programs, collecting feedback, and analyzing it; collaborating with faculty and industry experts to finalize the course design; dissemination activities via community website, academic papers, workshops, meet-ups and multiplier events.
Who will benefit from the results of this project?
University Students
Students will gain a strong understanding of international software quality standards through interactive methods like real-life case studies and project scenarios. This approach will enhance engagement, build industry-aligned skills, and foster greater interest and proactivity in software quality practices.
Academic Staff
Academic staff will gain insights into effective curriculum design through the project's redesigned course and innovative methods, helping align education with industry needs. Course materials will also simplify learning the details of software quality standards.
Software Professionals
Software professionals can use the project for continuous education, staying updated on software quality standards and teaching methods. This will improve development processes, ensure compliance, and build a more skilled workforce.
End Users of Produced Software
People will benefit from high-quality software when awareness of standards increases. This will be reflected in the end products. End users will experience more reliable, secure, and efficient software solutions in their daily lives, from healthcare applications to business tools and entertainment platforms.