Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
Language: English
Duration: 1 Day
Credits: 8
Refreshments: Snacks, Beverages and Lunch included in classroom session
Course Delivery: Classroom
Course Overview:
The Software Testing Essentials course is a one day introductory course explaining the fundamentals of software testing.
The course explains the importance of testing and reasons why we test software. It looks at how testing fits into the overall Development Lifecycle and what can be done to improve effectiveness and efficiency of testing within our organisation.
This course helps to provide delegates with an understanding of the principles of testing and explain different testing terminology. The course also provides an overview of the different testing techniques, tools and how to detect and prevent defects.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand testing principles, the importance of testing and impact on the organisation.
- Recognise 6 common types of bugs and the strategies to use to attack and destroy them.
- Gain an understanding of the various types of testing tools and where they fit into the overall lifecycle.
- Understand and apply a powerful monitoring technique known as S-Curves.
- Improve your skills in test estimation using 6 different estimation methods and understand some of the problems associated with test estimation.
- Be able to measure the value of testing using a simple yet powerful measurement technique called DDP (Defect Detection Percentage).
Target Audience:
- Testers
- Team Leads
- Developers
- Project Managers
- Users
- Business Analysts
- Quality Analysts
- Senior Managers
Prerequisites:
None
Course Materials:
Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Examination:
There is no exam for this course.
Technical Requirements:
For eBooks:
Internet for downloading the eBook
Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
eBook download and activation instructions