Software Testing Essentials Intensive: Canberra One-Day Certification
Description
About This Course
Duration: One full day, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Delivery Mode: In-person classroom training. Virtual and in-house training options are also available upon request.
Language: English.
Credits: Participants will earn 8 PDUs / training hours.
Certification: Each participant will receive a Course Completion Certificate.
Refreshments: Complimentary lunch and refreshments will be provided during the training.
Course Overview:
The Software Testing Essentials course is a comprehensive one-day introductory training designed to explain the fundamental principles of software testing. It emphasizes the importance of testing in ensuring software quality and explores how testing fits into the development lifecycle. Participants will learn techniques to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of testing within an organization.
This course provides a thorough understanding of testing terminologies, an overview of various testing techniques, tools, and methods for detecting and preventing defects.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for:
Testers
Team Leads
Developers
Project Managers
Users
Business Analysts
Quality Analysts
Senior Managers
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will:
Understand the principles of testing, its significance, and its impact on an organization.
Recognize 6 common types of bugs and learn strategies to effectively tackle them.
Gain insights into various testing tools and their role in the software development lifecycle.
Learn and apply the S-Curves monitoring technique to track testing progress.
Improve test estimation skills using 6 different estimation methods and understand common challenges with test estimation.
Measure the value of testing using the Defect Detection Percentage (DDP) technique.
Prerequisites:
None. The course is suitable for participants with no prior testing experience.
Course Materials:
Participants will receive a course manual containing presentation slides and reference materials.
Examination:
There is no exam for this course.
Technical Requirements (For eBooks):
Internet access for downloading the eBook.
A laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader (except Kindle).
Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader).
eBook download and activation instructions will be provided.
Certification:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Strivewisdom Certificate of Completion.
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Agenda
Session 1: Principles of Testing
● Importance of Testing. ● Core Principles of Testing. ● Understanding Causes of Errors.
Session 2: Testing in the Life Cycle
● Overview of the V-Model. ● Levels of Testing. ● Steps in the Test Process.
Session 3: Overview of Testing Techniques and Tools
● Understanding Testing Techniques. ● Introduction to Black and White Box Techniques and Coverage. ● An overview of Testing Tools and Automation.
Session 4: Overview of Managing Testing
● Techniques for Estimating. ● Monitoring and Control methods. ● Measuring the Effectiveness of testing.
FAQs
- 1. Who should attend the Software Testing Essentials course?
The course is suitable for testers, team leads, developers, project managers, users, business analysts, quality analysts, and senior managers interested in understanding software testing fundamentals.
- 2. What is the duration of the Software Testing Essentials course?
The course is a 1-day introductory training program providing 8 credits.
- 3. How is the Software Testing Essentials course delivered?
The training is available through Classroom, Virtual, and Onsite delivery formats.
- 4. What language is the course conducted in?
The course is conducted in English.
- 5. Are there any prerequisites for attending the course?
No. There are no prerequisites, and the course is suitable for participants with no previous software testing experience.
- 6. What is the main focus of the Software Testing Essentials course?
The course introduces the fundamental principles of software testing, its role in software quality, testing within the development lifecycle, testing techniques, tools, defect detection, and testing management.
- 7. Will I learn the fundamental principles of software testing?
Yes. Participants learn the core principles of testing, why testing is important, and how testing can affect software quality and organizational outcomes.
- 8. Does the course explain software testing in the development lifecycle?
Yes. The course covers testing within the development lifecycle, including an overview of the V-Model, levels of testing, and the test process.
- 9. Will I learn about different testing techniques?
Yes. The course provides an overview of testing techniques, including introductory coverage of Black Box and White Box techniques and coverage concepts.
- 10. Does the course cover testing tools and automation?
Yes. Participants receive an overview of testing tools and automation and their role within the software development lifecycle.
- 11. Will I learn how to identify software bugs?
Yes. The course introduces six common types of bugs and discusses strategies for addressing them effectively.
- 12. What is the S-Curves monitoring technique?
The course introduces S-Curves as a monitoring technique that participants can use to track testing progress.
- 13. Does the course cover test estimation?
Yes. Participants learn about test estimation, including six different estimation methods and common challenges associated with estimating testing activities.
- 14. Will I learn how to measure the effectiveness of testing?
Yes. The course introduces the Defect Detection Percentage (DDP) technique for measuring the value and effectiveness of testing.
- 15. Does the course cover testing monitoring and control?
Yes. The Managing Testing session covers techniques for monitoring and controlling testing activities, along with approaches for evaluating effectiveness.
- 16. Is the course suitable for people without technical testing experience?
Yes. Since there are no prerequisites and the course is designed as an introductory program, participants can attend without prior testing experience.
- 17. What course materials are provided?
Participants receive a course manual containing presentation slides and reference materials to support their learning.
- 18. Is there an examination at the end of the course?
No. There is no exam for this course.
- 19. What technical requirements apply to eBook materials?
Participants need internet access to download the eBook and a compatible laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader, excluding Kindle. Adobe DRM-supported software such as Digital Editions or Bluefire Reader may also be required.
- 20. Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Strivewisdom Certificate of Completion.
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