Course description
Are you looking to elevate your skills in software testing? Our Test Design Techniques course is designed to provide you with the essential methods to create effective and efficient test cases. This comprehensive course is perfect for software testers, QA engineers, and anyone involved in the software development lifecycle who wants to ensure high-quality software.
This course covers a wide range of test design techniques, ensuring that you have the tools to tackle any testing challenge. Key topics include:
- Equivalence Partitioning: Learn to reduce the number of test cases while maintaining coverage.
- Boundary Value Analysis: Focus on identifying defects at the edges of input ranges.
- Decision Table Testing: Ensure comprehensive coverage of input combinations using decision tables.
- State Transition Testing: Verify systems with multiple states and transitions.
- Use Case Testing: Test from the user's perspective to ensure software meets user needs.
- Classification Tree Method: Organize test cases using classification trees.
- Domain Analysis: Apply domain-specific knowledge to enhance test design.
- Pairwise Testing: Optimize test cases by testing all possible pairs of input values.
- Error Guessing: Leverage experience to anticipate and test likely error conditions.
- Orthogonal Arrays Testing: Use orthogonal arrays to systematically reduce the number of test cases while maximizing coverage.
The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, giving you hands-on experience in applying these techniques to real-world scenarios.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Develop Comprehensive Test Cases: Create detailed and effective test cases using various test design techniques.
- Enhance Test Coverage: Ensure all critical aspects of the software are tested thoroughly, minimizing the risk of defects.
- Apply Systematic Approaches: Use structured methodologies such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, and Decision Table Testing to organize and streamline the testing process.
This course includes practical classes where you will apply the learned techniques to real-world testing scenarios. This hands-on training ensures that you not only understand the theory but can also implement it effectively in your projects.
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Who should attend?
Prerequisites
- a basic understanding of software development cycles,
- the fundamentals of testing theory;
- or completed an introductory course in software testing.
Participants should have:
Training content
Section 1: Introduction to Test Design Techniques (30min)
Section 2: Equivalence Partitioning (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 3: Boundary Value Analysis (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 4: Decision Table Testing (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 5: State Transition Testing (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 6: Use Case Testing (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 7: Classification Tree Method (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 8: Domain Analysis (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 9: Pairwise Testing (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 10: Error Guessing (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 11: Orthogonal Arrays Testing (1hr)
- Theory: 30min; Practical Exercise: 30min
Section 12: Course Review and Summary (30min)
Certification / Credits
Objectives
Upon the completion of the course, trainees will be able to:
- Develop Comprehensive Test Cases: Create detailed and effective test cases using various test design techniques.
- Enhance Test Coverage: Ensure all critical aspects of the software are tested thoroughly, minimizing the risk of defects.
- Apply Systematic Approaches: Use structured methodologies such as Equivalence Partitioning, Boundary Value Analysis, and Decision Table Testing to organize and streamline the testing process.
- Detect Defects Early: Identify and address potential defects at an early stage in the development cycle, reducing costs and improving software quality.
- Improve Collaboration: Work more effectively with development and QA teams by understanding and applying best practices in test design.
- Meet Industry Standards: Align testing practices with industry standards and compliance requirements, enhancing the reliability and credibility of the software.
- Adapt to Real-World Scenarios: Apply learned techniques to practical, real-world testing scenarios, ensuring hands-on experience and practical understanding.
- Boost Career Prospects: Enhance professional skills and knowledge, making trainees more competitive in the job market and opening up advanced career opportunities in software testing and QA.
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