A training tool for Global Software Development

In recent years, the application of Global Software Development (GSD) has grown significantly and its efficiency has been proven. However the collaboration between distant members is not always easy and some challenging issues must be confronted. The main problems are related with the communication with distant members, especially when cultural and language differences appear. Members involved in GSD must develop specific skills in order to confront these problems. On the other hand, the training to develop these skills is not easy as the practice in real projects is too risky, and simulating the complexity of real environments is not always possible and requires the coordination with distant institutions. In this work we present a training tool that will help universities and companies to achieve this training by simulating GSD scenarios that will place learners in realistic projects in which they will interact with Virtual Agents of different cultures that will simulate real members.