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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

28 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week

What you'll learn

  • Understand and explain the key aspects of managing test activities.

  • Identify and assess risks associated with software testing.

  • Monitor and control testing activities effectively.

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Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English
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This course is part of the Software Testing Fundamentals for ISTQB Exams Prep Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive guide to managing test activities and using tools effectively throughout the software testing process. Learners will gain an in-depth understanding of test planning, risk management, monitoring, control, and completion of testing activities. The course also covers essential configuration and defect management practices, and explores the wide range of test tools and automation techniques available to enhance testing efficiency. Through detailed video lectures and practical insights, participants will learn how to leverage test management strategies and tools to achieve high-quality software delivery.

Learning Objectives: 1. Develop effective test plans, strategies, and risk management techniques. 2. Manage test activities, including monitoring, control, and completion processes. 3. Implement configuration and defect management practices to maintain software quality. 4. Utilize various test tools and automation techniques to enhance testing efficiency. Target Audience: This course is designed for software testers, QA professionals, test managers, and anyone involved in managing testing activities and using test tools. It is suitable for those who want to deepen their knowledge of test management practices and explore the use of tools and automation in software testing. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with ISTQB or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of ISTQB. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Effective management of test activities is crucial for successful software testing. This module covers the fundamentals of test planning, risk management, and test monitoring and control. It provides insights into creating test plans, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring test activities are aligned with project goals.

What's included

23 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin

23 videosβ€’Total 154 minutes
  • Introduction to the Courseβ€’2 minutes
  • Meet your Instructorβ€’1 minute
  • Test Planning: Overviewβ€’1 minute
  • Purpose and Content of a Test Planβ€’14 minutes
  • Understand the Tasks for Test Leader and Testerβ€’11 minutes
  • Activities of a Test Planβ€’6 minutes
  • Test Strategyβ€’14 minutes
  • Entry Criteria and Exit Criteriaβ€’8 minutes
  • Estimation Techniquesβ€’13 minutes
  • Test Case Prioritizationβ€’7 minutes
  • Test Pyramidβ€’4 minutes
  • Test Quadrantsβ€’9 minutes
  • Overview of Risk Managementβ€’1 minute
  • Introduction to Risk Managementβ€’3 minutes
  • Understanding of Project risksβ€’5 minutes
  • Understanding of Product risksβ€’8 minutes
  • Risk-based Testingβ€’9 minutes
  • Identifying and Mitigating Risksβ€’7 minutes
  • Examples of Risk-based Testingβ€’7 minutes
  • Test Monitoring, Control, and Completion: Overviewβ€’1 minute
  • Techniques for Monitoring Testsβ€’8 minutes
  • Metrics used in Testingβ€’8 minutes
  • Test Controlβ€’9 minutes
3 readingsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Read More About Test Planning and Test Management Essentialsβ€’30 minutes
  • Read More About Risk Management and Mitigation Strategiesβ€’30 minutes
  • Read More About Monitoring Techniques, Metrics, Reporting, and Control in Testingβ€’30 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 105 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Managing Test Activitiesβ€’60 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Test Planningβ€’15 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Risk Managementβ€’15 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Test Monitoring, Control, and Completionβ€’15 minutes
1 pluginβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Quick Course Check-Inβ€’15 minutes

This module explores the basics of configuration management, techniques and tools, and defect management processes. It highlights best practices for managing configuration and handling defects effectively.

What's included

12 videos2 readings3 assignments

12 videosβ€’Total 56 minutes
  • Overview of Configuration Managementβ€’1 minute
  • Basics of Configuration Managementβ€’7 minutes
  • Techniques in Configuration Managementβ€’7 minutes
  • Tools in Configuration Managementβ€’6 minutes
  • Defect Management: Overviewβ€’1 minute
  • Introduction to Defect Managementβ€’3 minutes
  • Objectives of Defect Reportβ€’11 minutes
  • False Positive and False Negative defectsβ€’4 minutes
  • Real-World Examplesβ€’6 minutes
  • Example of Defect Lifecycleβ€’3 minutes
  • Bugs in Mobile Apps and Test Environmentβ€’4 minutes
  • Example of Major Bug on Amazon Websiteβ€’5 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Read More About Configuration Management Basics and Techniquesβ€’30 minutes
  • Read More About Defect Management Process and Reportingβ€’30 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Configuration and Defect Managementβ€’60 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Configuration Managementβ€’15 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Defect Managementβ€’15 minutes

This module focuses on the use of tools and automation in testing. It provides an overview of various testing tools, their types, and how to select and implement them. It also discusses the benefits and risks of test automation, offering practical insights into integrating tools into the testing process.

What's included

27 videos4 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

27 videosβ€’Total 124 minutes
  • Tool Support for Testingβ€’1 minute
  • Overview of Test Toolsβ€’3 minutes
  • Selecting the Right Toolsβ€’6 minutes
  • Integration and Implementationβ€’4 minutes
  • Types of Tools for Testing Part 1β€’1 minute
  • Types of Test Toolsβ€’1 minute
  • Test Tool Classificationβ€’3 minutes
  • Test Management toolsβ€’4 minutes
  • Requirement Management toolsβ€’3 minutes
  • Defect Management toolsβ€’6 minutes
  • Configuration managementβ€’4 minutes
  • Static Testing Tool - Review Process tool and Static Analysis Toolsβ€’13 minutes
  • Types of Tools for Testing Part 2β€’1 minute
  • Test Specification Tools - Test design tools and Test data preparation toolsβ€’7 minutes
  • Test Execution and Test logging toolsβ€’4 minutes
  • Test Execution and logging - Test harness toolsβ€’5 minutes
  • Test Execution and logging - Test comparatorsβ€’4 minutes
  • Test Execution and logging - Coverage measurement toolsβ€’5 minutes
  • Dynamic analysis Toolsβ€’4 minutes
  • Performance testing toolsβ€’5 minutes
  • Benefits and Risks of Test Automationβ€’1 minute
  • Benefits of Automationβ€’11 minutes
  • Special Consideration - Test execution toolsβ€’9 minutes
  • Special Consideration - Test management toolsβ€’6 minutes
  • Risks of Test Automationβ€’9 minutes
  • Course Closure - Gratitude !β€’1 minute
  • Specialization Closureβ€’1 minute
4 readingsβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Read More About Selecting and Using Test Toolsβ€’30 minutes
  • Read More About Test Tools and Their Classificationsβ€’30 minutes
  • Read more about Dynamic Analysis Toolsβ€’30 minutes
  • Read More About Test Automation: Benefits, Frameworks, and Challengesβ€’30 minutes
5 assignmentsβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Test Tools and Automationβ€’60 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Tool Support for Testingβ€’15 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Types of Tools for Testing Part 1β€’15 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Types of Tools for Testing Part 2β€’15 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Benefits and Risks of Test Automationβ€’15 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Before Module 3: How Do You See Tools Changing Testing? β€’10 minutes

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