Today's complex and diverse testing situations pose unique and expensive test automation challenges. Despite abundant tool solutions, their narrow focus results in diminished return-on-investment (ROI). In order to boost ROI, and insure long term durability, a comprehensive understanding of tools is necessary. This one day test automation overview is an interactive and discussion based examination of the tool solution universe and the capability range as applied to present day testing conditions. Participants will be introduced to a framework for establishing a credible and pragmatic approach to the application of high yielding test support solutions.
This is a condensed tutorial of IT software testing concepts. It provides an overview of the entire software testing professional arena. The course is designed to provide a macro overview of the software testing activity by covering the fundamentals and the different types of testing commonly performed. It provides an excellent overview of the ingredients for a highly-productive and top-quality software testing operation. The course also includes a process or methodology for prioritizing projects and/or assignments to quantify which have the highest degree of probability for successful completion
Effective Methods to Develop Creative Approaches to Today's Challenges
Today's development activities call for more creativity and innovation than ever before. Leading organizations are in a leading position because of their ability to creatively innovate. If you doubt this, notice how often the word "agile" appears in project management and testing methods. This workshop describes a variety of "how to" approaches to be nimble, responsive, creative, and innovative to meet today's competitive challenges. Some of the approaches are:
Brainstorming, Brain-writing, and Wiggle charts
Advanced, rapid problem-solving techniques
A three-step process for multiple scenario thinking and planning
Communication methods to convince skeptical people
Mastering the language of influence
Powerful metaphors to drive your message home
Open Your Mind To New Possibilities The evening workshop will be a real mind-opener. Those attending will come to truly understand what it is like to experience things through the eyes of another person, a necessary skill if you want to influence your manager, your project sponsor, your budget and schedule people, even your testing customers. We suspect you will find this session both entertaining and enlightening.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm