Building Software Test Competency

Building Software Test Competency Workshop based approach to testing

1.5 day Program conducted by

Kornerstone Consultants

www.kornerstoneconsultants.com

Software testing has evolved into a complex and specialized area in its own right.

expertise to thoroughly test complex and large applications is expensive and effort intensive. This workshop will help you convert your testing into a systematic factory oriented activity

Testing a software application now involves a variety of skills. Developing and maintaining a team that has the

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Key Takeaways Help understand testing priorities and application goals Help prepare a comprehensive suite of test cases and test scenarios Help identify, isolate and categorize defects. Analyze impact and translate the same to associated business risks. Help identify functional gaps and make business driven ‘go/no-go’ recommendations

Course Contents o Testing Concepts and Testing Terminology o Software Testing Techniques o Functional Testing Techniques o Black Box Testing o Structural Testing Techniques o Building a Test Strategy o SDLC o Testing Costs o Strategic Risks o Testing Strategy & Testing Phases Test Execution o Software Estimation o Software Estimation o Use Case Method o Test Tools o Defect Management

o Test Management o Defect Management o Test Metrics o Test Reporting & Assessment

Exercises Exercises will be based on an assessment, of your organization. o o o o o

Quiz Build test strategy Operational scenario Compute test effort Identify appropriate metrics to understand the health of a software Testing group

o Software Estimation o Software Estimation o Use Case Method

Are your customers enjoying greater testing returns, which include application focus, independent assessment, and quick turnaround time?

Faculty Profile Bharathi Vasanthakrishna Bharathi Vasanthakrishna has over 16 years of experience in Software Development, Quality Assurance and Process Improvement. Has worked with large business houses in the area of product & application development, offshore outsourcing, and performance solutions. Has special skills in Quality implementation aided with metrics to suit the business needs of the organization. Led medium to large sized organizations thru the path of process certifications. Has excellent project management, estimation and communication skills In her previous assignment at Tanning Technology, as head of the Project management Office, Bharathi was the force behind setting up processes for the offshore business. These were defined to suit large, complex projects with performance ingrained in them. Setting up controls in processes aided by Process Automation were some of the implementation tactics employed by her. She was responsible for putting in place globally unified processes across India and the corporate office based in Denver. Was stationed in the corporate office for a period of 3 months to implement and fine tune processes. Also helped Tanning attain its CMM Certification The Test factory unit that worked under the Project Management Office performed the role of independent testing for solutions developed in the US. Key Capabilities included •

Proven expertise in managing testing projects using Test Factory facility o Remote Testing Capability o Generic procedures to Suit Testing projects o Tool Usage (PAF/Rational Tools) Capabilities

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High quality work with constant innovation & continuous process improvement at attractive costs o Automation Capabilities o Strategic leverage domain experts mentoring and execution of the high-risk phases of the project

Bharathi believes that “Verification and Validation activities are a neglected task among development teams. A cost effective independent Testing solution is a powerful alternative”