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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Test Process Management

  • Phases of planning, monitoring, control, and closure
  • Addressing stakeholder interests and hybrid testing contexts
  • Activities associated with various levels and test types
  • Adaptive planning methodologies

Risk-Based Testing

  • Identifying risks and applying mitigation strategies
  • Defining success metrics and evaluation criteria
  • Evaluating "heavy" versus "light" testing approaches

Test Strategy and Improvement

  • Formulating project test strategies and selecting appropriate approaches
  • Setting SMART objectives and exit criteria
  • Enhancing processes using the IDEAL model
  • Utilizing analysis techniques and retrospectives for feedback loops

Test Tools and Automation

  • Application of lifecycle tools
  • Standards for selecting tools based on benefits and risks
  • Generating automated metrics and reports

Managing the Product

  • Test metrics: illustrative examples, progress tracking, and reporting to support decisions
  • Test estimation: identifying key factors, techniques, and context-appropriate choices
  • Defect management: workflows, stakeholder roles, and challenges in hybrid environments
  • Driving continuous improvement through data

Managing the Test Team

  • Assessing necessary competencies and skills
  • Fostering team development, motivation, and work hygiene

Stakeholder Engagement and Value of Testing

  • Comprehending the cost of quality
  • Conducting cost-benefit analyses in testing
  • Effectively presenting and communicating the value of testing

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of software testing principles
  • Practical experience in test management tasks
  • Successful completion of the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification

Target Audience

  • Test managers
  • QA leads
  • Seasoned testers pursuing ISTQB Advanced Level certification

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