SoftO2 Training Course T15: Software Testing Advanced Topics


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This training 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

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, participants 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.

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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

Participants receive an industry recognized SoftO2 Education Certificate upon completion of the course.

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