Software Testing Techniques for Improving Software Quality

Course Category: Software Testing
Course Duration: 2 Days
Hours: 14 Contact Hours

Course Overview

This two-day course is essential for those who want to understand the role of software testing as a technique for improving software quality.
The course starts with a discussion of key quality concepts and how they relate to software quality. During this discussion, the inherent limitations of software testing are identified and a number of alternative quality improvement techniques are described.

The course then moves on to introduce the ‘software testing canvas’ and describe how it can be used as a tool for understanding standard test levels and as a framework for developing a custom software testing strategy. The importance of adopting a risk-based approach to testing is emphasised.

Participants then learn how to design functional (black-box) and structural (white-box) test cases, applying a variety of techniques with an emphasis on ‘negative testing’.

The theory presented during the course is enhanced by lively class discussions and practical exercises that provide an opportunity for participants to apply what they have learnt.

Course Features

Describes the role of software testing as a quality improvement technique by presenting six fundamental reasons for testing software that are based on a widely recognised definition of quality.
Incorporates the ISTQB’s ‘principles of software testing’ with a practical explanation of what each principles means and how to apply it to real projects.
Provides an introduction to risk based testing that emphasises the importance of incorporating a risk based approach in testing strategies.
Incorporates two unique learning frameworks: the ‘quality triangle’ which is used to explain the underlying reasons for poor software quality and how poor quality can be rectified; and the ‘software testing canvas’ which is used to explain the different ‘levels’ of testing and for developing customised testing strategies.
Suitable for both experienced testers wanting to improve their testing skills as well as those moving into a software testing role for the first time.

Participant Benefits

Awareness of the limitations of software testing and understanding of when alternative quality improvement techniques should be used.
Ability to develop a custom software strategy using the ‘software testing canvas’ and design functional (black-box) and structural (white-box) test cases applying a variety of techniques.
Understanding of the need to incorporate exploratory testing into a test strategy to compliment scripted and automated testing.
Practical strategies for reporting test progress and increased confidence interacting with management.

Who Should Attend?

Those who want to improve their software testing skills such as Test Engineers, Tester Analysts, Quality Assurance Staff, Agile Teams, Software Engineers, Software Developers, Business Analysts, Business Systems Analysts, Systems Analysts, Functional Analysts
Those who need to plan and manage the software testing effort such as Test Managers, Quality Assurance Staff, Project Managers, Program Managers Product Owners, Product Managers, Scrum Masters
Those who want to gain an understanding of software testing as a quality improvement technique such as Test Managers, Project Managers, Program Managers Software Engineers, User Representatives, Product Owners, Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Requirements Engineers, Requirements Analysts, Human Factors Specialists, Software Developers, Process Engineers, Software Engineers, Process Group (SEPG) Staff, Methodologists, Process Improvement Staff