Duration

4 days

Course Objectives

This would assist the tester to identify testing topics that are relevant and of value to industry
Enable the testers to acquire an industry recognized qualification
A standard framework for the development of testers' careers by promoting a consistent and good testing practice within the software engineering disciplines.

Intended Audience

The course is aimed at anyone involved in software testing, This includes those who may be expected to go on to the advanced qualification in due course, such as Test Engineers, Test Analysts, Test Managers, Software Developers, Quality Managers, Business Analysts, Automation Testers & Performance Testers.

Day 1

Fundamentals of Testing

Why testing is necessary
What is testing
General testing principles
Fundamental test process
Psychology of testing.

Testing throughout the software life-cycle

Software development models
Test levels
Test types
The targets of testing
Maintenance testing

Day 2

Static Techniques

Reviews and the test process
Review process
Static analysis by tools.

Test design techniques

Identifying test conditions and designing test cases
Categories of test design techniques

Day 3

Test design techniques

Specification-based or black-box techniques
Structure-based or white box techniques
Experience-based techniques
Choosing test techniques

Test management

Test organization
Test planning and estimation
Risk and testing
Incident management
Test progress monitoring and control
Configuration management.

Day 4

Tool support for testing

Types of test tool
Effective use of tools: potential benefits and risks;
Introducing a tool into an organization.

Mock Examination

Two mocks papers would be utilized for assessment within the training program.

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.