Essentials of Software Testing


Overview

Our experienced instructors teach the complete testing process while emphasizing time and money-saving techniques.

By the end of the course, students are able to:

  • Develop a test strategy
  • Write a test plan
  • Prioritize test execution
  • Identify and mitigate risks
  • Select appropriate test tools

Need to train multiple people on this topic? Try Private in-house training.
For more information contact Al Phomin, QAI Canada.



Topics Covered

Software Testing Fundamentals

  • The Importance of testing
  • Phases of testing
  • Testing vocabulary
  • Differences between black box and white box testing

Test Strategy

  • Strategy vs. tactics
  • How types of software affect strategy
  • How project scope and type affect strategy
  • Critical success factors

Risk Assessment

  • Risk components
  • Implications for testing
  • Estimation and quantification methods

Test Plan Development

  • Process overview
  • Who is involved?
  • Approach and planning
  • A common framework

Test Tool Selection

  • Manual and automated tools
  • Test tools for each phase
  • Test tool selection

Management and Measurement

  • Defect analysis
  • Quality, productivity, and predictability metrics
  • Management framework

Developing Effective Test Cases

  • Mapping requirements to test cases
  • Partitioning
  • Test case quantity reduction techniques
  • How to test system requirements
  • Input-Process-Output Model

Regression Testing

  • Planning
  • Compiling a regression test suite
  • Partition vectors



Who Should Attend

Individuals with responsibilities such as:

  • Software Testers
  • Test Lead/Managers
  • IT Quality Control professionals
  • Developers with Testing Responsibilities


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Public Seminars



Public Seminar Pricing ~ 3-day



General Seminar Information

Fee ~ $ 1,795 CAD + GST

Start Time (first day) ~ 9:00 am
End Time (last day) ~ 4:30 pm

The price includes the course material, continental breakfast each day, and a certificate of completion. Hotel and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the attendee.