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

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Module 1: Recap of Basic Testing Concepts
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Defects and risks |
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Software testing pipeline |
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Fundamental testing methods |
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Test Case design |
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Test execution, defect tracking and automation |

Module 2: Maximizing ROI in Software Testing
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Quality attributes and risk factors |
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Risk reduction approaches |
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Test focus decisiions and alternatives |
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Dynamic test strategization |

Module 3: Advanced Testing Techniques
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The art of detecting the right defects early |
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Exploratory testing |
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Context driven testing |
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Model based testing |
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Code level testing |

Module 4: Endgame Testing
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Shortest path from feature complete to ship |
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Detecting and fixing the right defects |
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Beta testing |
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Quantitative assessments |
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Go/nogo decisions |
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Release and deployment testing |

Module 5: Managing Software Teams
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Team composition |
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Recruitment of star testers |
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Performance management |
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Advanced test planning and scheduling |
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Tracking solutions |
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Intra and inter team collaboration |

Module 6: Software Testing Specializations
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Blackbox testing specializations |
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Whitebox testing specializations |
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Production testing and super users |
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Usability testing |
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Platform testing and certifications |

Module 7: Advanced Test Data Management
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Organization and storage of test data |
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Integration with business analysis and development data |
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Usage of test data for technical writers |
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Test and defect data for defect prevention |

Module 8: Test Productivity Tools
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Code coverage |
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Code level unit testing |
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Test generation and monkey execution |
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Test management tools |
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Defect tracking tools |

Module 9: Test Automation
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Test automation strategies |
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Automation types and tools |
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Unit test frameworks |
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Enabling test automation through design testability |
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Minimizing test automation maintenance |
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Commercial and open-source automation tools |
