This two day course focuses on major factors managers must consider before implementing test automation. A combination of lecture, classroom exercises, and experiential techniques provide attendees strategies to reduce test automation maintenance and increase reusability for positive returns on their tool investment. The course also covers the challenges and pitfalls inherent in automation, and what must occur to overcome them including proper planning, selection of the "right" automation tool, and automation framework considerations. Additionally, managers will learn how to best estimate timelines and resource needs for their automation efforts.
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Course Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to instruct IT and QA Managers on methods to plan for successful test automation projects. Attendees will learn:
History and evolution of test automation
How test automation tools work
Factors that impact test automation during planning
Common test automation tools on the marketplace including their strengths and shortfalls
Successful test automation approaches
Trends for test automation and its future
Course Outline
History and evolution of test automation - An intro to automation that covers its progression from Job-based, to Screen-based, to Object-based, and how this progression impacts test automation approaches and maintenance.
Test automation planning - Factors every manager must know when planning automation including cost, scope, timelines, present states, ideal skill sets, risks, and key factors to track ROI.
Available test automation tools - Covers common open source tools as well as packaged tools and what managers must consider when choosing an automation tool.
Test automation approaches - Learn the five most common automation approaches and the pros and cons of each.
Record and Playback
Data-Driven
Modular
Keyword/Action-based
Database
The Future of Test automation - Covers test automation trends, where the tools and industry are going including its place within Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration.
Who Should Attend
IT Managers
QA/Test Managers
Test Leads
Sr. Test Analysts
Public Seminar Pricing ~ 2-day
General Seminar Information
Fee ~ $ 1,195 CAD + HST
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.
