Introduction to Testing

This course will provide you with a clear overview and current practices of testing standards, in line with the teachings of ISTQB and the British Computer Society.

This is a one-day course aimed at introducing people to software testing. The material has been developed to be consistent with the syllabi of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), so the course can be used either as preparation for the ISTQB Foundation course, or “stand-alone” for those not yet interested in gaining a formal qualification.

This course will allow you to gain a clear overview of the major considerations that underlie “good testing”.

Get confident in the essentials you need in order to get started in an exciting and challenging career in software testing, or get up to date on current practises in line with the teachings of ISTQB and the British Computer Society.

Want to gain a certification? Read more about the ISTQB Foundation Certificate.

Who Should Attend?

  • Those new to Software Testing
  • Business and system analysts who prepare requirements specifications
  • Users with no formal training or experience in testing
  • Managers (project, development, business, I.T. etc.) who are likely to be involved in the management of testing

Exam Details

There is no exam for this course

Objectives

  • To explain what “testing” means, and the reasons why it’s necessary
  • To outline a generic process for testing software, and place it into the context of different types of software project
  • To consider the economic advantages and practical applications of using testing to assure good quality, rather than merely measuring actual quality
  • To understand management considerations in the conduct of testing activities
  • To understand the basics of several common test techniques
  • To know and understand many elements of the technical terminology of testing

Select a date

Please note: this course runs on demand so the price is TBC. It can be arranged to run on-site at your offices as Training for Teams or as a public course if there is sufficient interest.

Please contact us for more details.

Course Content and Agenda

The course consists of six modules over one day.

  • Why is testing necessary
  • What is testing
  • General testing principles
  • Fundamental test process
  • Psychology of testing
  • Software development modules
  • Test levels
  • Test types: the targets of testing
  • Maintenance testing
  • Review and the test process
  • Review process
  • Static analysis by tools
  • Identifying test conditions and designing test cases
  • Categories of test design technique
  • Specification-based or black box techniques
  • Structure-based or white box techniques
  • Experienced-based techniques
  • Choosing test techniques
  • Test organisation
  • Test planning and estimation
  • Test progress monitoring and control
  • Configuration management
  • Risk and testing
  • Incident management
  • Types of test tool
  • Effective use of tools - potential benefits and risks
  • Introducing a tool into an organisation
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