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Software Testing Advanced Topics
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This workshop course allows test and QA specialists to deepen their skills in software testing. The course teaches theories and practices for topics that are encountered in challenging projects and senior testing roles. The benefits of this course are also invaluable for test professionals who lead teams or take strategic decisions.
   
Code T15
  Discipline Software Testing
Duration 2 days
 
Course Information
Audience | At Course Completion | Prerequisites | Course Materials | Course Outline | TAKE THIS TRAINING

Audience

X   Software Process Architects   QA/Test Managers X   Development Managers
X   Business Analysts     QA User Testers   X   Software Developers
X   Project Managers     QA Code Testers   X   User Education Specialists
               

at course completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

»   Establish a strategies for maximizing ROI »   Manage or lead a larger test team
»   Select sophisticated testing techniques   »   Conduct deep analysis on test and defect data
»   Test software on multiple codelines and/or platforms   »   Purchase and configure testing productivity tools
»   Set smart test approaches under time pressure   »   Create depth in test teams through specializations
»   Test high-complexity features and systems   »   Select and optimize test automation strategies

prerequisites

»   Basic or intermediate knowledge of software testing

course materials

A comprehensive workbook with knowledge material, examples, case studies, lab exercises, and references.

course outline
Module 1: Recap of Basic Testing Concepts
»   Defects and risks
»   Software testing pipeline
»   Fundamental testing methods
»   Test Case design
»   Test execution, defect tracking and automation
Module 2: Maximizing ROI in Software Testing
»   Quality attributes and risk factors
»   Risk reduction approaches
»   Test focus decisiions and alternatives
»   Dynamic test strategization
Module 3: Advanced Testing Techniques
»   The art of detecting the right defects early
»   Exploratory testing
»   Context driven testing
»   Model based testing
»   Code level testing
Module 4: Endgame Testing
»   Shortest path from feature complete to ship
»   Detecting and fixing the right defects
»   Beta testing
»   Quantitative assessments
»   Go/nogo decisions
»   Release and deployment testing
Module 5: Managing Software Teams
»   Team composition
»   Recruitment of star testers
»   Performance management
»   Advanced test planning and scheduling
»   Tracking solutions
»   Intra and inter team collaboration
Module 6: Software Testing Specializations
»   Blackbox testing specializations
»   Whitebox testing specializations
»   Production testing and super users
»   Usability testing
»   Platform testing and certifications
Module 7: Advanced Test Data Management
»   Organization and storage of test data
»   Integration with business analysis and development data
»   Usage of test data for technical writers
»   Test and defect data for defect prevention
Module 8: Test Productivity Tools
»   Code coverage
»   Code level unit testing
»   Test generation and monkey execution
»   Test management tools
»   Defect tracking tools
Module 9: Test Automation
»   Test automation strategies
»   Automation types and tools
»   Unit test frameworks
»   Enabling test automation through design testability
»   Minimizing test automation maintenance
»   Commercial and open-source automation tools

certificate

Students receive a SoftO2 Education Certificate upon completion of the course.

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