- 3-day instructor-led training course
- After-course instructor coaching benefit
- Learning Tree end-of-course exam included
#1830
Introduction to Software Testing Training
Course 1830
- Duration: 3 days
- Labs: Yes
- Language: English
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17 NASBA CPE Credits (live, in-class training only)
- Level: Foundation
Attend this Software Testing training course and gain a thorough understanding of testing approaches that can be integrated into the software life cycle. Through substantial practical exercises, you learn to implement static analysis, leverage test-design techniques, and structure testing methods into your work processes to properly design functional and maintainable products.
Introduction to Software Testing Training Delivery Methods
In-Person
Online
Introduction to Software Testing Training Course Information
In this course, you will learn how to:
Apply general software testing principles and fundamental test processes.
Implement test levels and types to various software development models.
Conduct static techniques using proper roles, responsibilities, and tools.
Manage tests, including planning and estimating.
Certification Information
- This course covers multiple domains on the ISTQB Foundation certification exam
- If you are interested in achieving the ISTQB Foundation certification and becoming a certified tester, see Course 316, ISTQB Certified Tester: Achieving Foundation Certification
Software Testing Course Outline
- Assessing the goals of testing
- Identifying causes of software defects
- Organizing testing processes
- Planning
- Controlling
- Analyzing
- Designing
- Implementing and executing
- Evaluating exit criteria and reporting
Key objectives of testing
- Defining the inspection process
- Implementing test levels
- Component
- Integration
- System
- Acceptance
Recognizing key concepts in maintenance testing
- Identifying reasons for maintenance testing
- Performing maintenance testing
Comparing the four test types
- Functional
- Nonfunctional
- Structural
- Retesting
Application of testing techniques
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- Comparing formal and informal reviews
- Identifying defects revealed in Static Testing
- Discussing the types of review
Formal Review Process
- Planning and Preparing for Inspection
- Developing Successful Reviews
- Correcting defects and obtaining approval
Differentiating various "specifications"
- Evaluating test design
- Creating test cases
- Testing procedure
Applying specification–based techniques
- Equivalence partitioning
- State transition
- Boundary value analysis
- Use case
- Decision table
Utilizing structure–based techniques
- Statement
- Decision
- Condition
Deploying experience–based knowledge
- Detecting problems based on intuition
- Leveraging experience and knowledge
The importance of a test policy
- Defining goals and objectives
- Assigning roles and responsibilities
Structuring a test plan
- Writing a test plan
- Identifying objectives
- Assessing the entry and exit criteria
- Assigning appropriate resources
- Resolving defects
Interpreting a test summary report
- Evaluating summary report content
- Applying common metrics
Managing incidents
- Recording issues
- Analyzing defects
- Closing the incident
Addressing project and product risks
- Contractual
- Organizational
- Technical
- Assess
- Determine
- Implement
Classifying different types of test tools
- Test management
- Static testing
- Testing plan and report specification
- Executing and logging
Introducing a tool into an organization
- Recognizing potential benefits and risks
- Considering special circumstances
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