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Course Description: This course presents best practice methods and techniques for software testing to obtain thorough and effective testing results. Various levels and types of testing are covered. Techniques to efficiently test software deliverables throughout the project lifecycle are discussed and reinforced. This course focuses on the management of the software testing lifecycle by establishing a test strategy that is appropriate for a given project size, complexity and technical architecture.

Describe what testing means, why it is necessary, why it can be inadequate and when it is complete
Understand and distinguish among common testing techniques, such as documentation reviews, black and white box, unit, integration, system, boundary, stress, static and dynamic testing
Describe how testing fits into a typical software development life cycle
Understand the unique testing characteristics for web, client/server, mainframe and vendor applications
Perform risk analysis to determine what to test
Define testing strategies and create a Test Strategy Document
Describe the processes and deliverables associated with testing best practices
Create test plans and test cases based on requirements
Develop a process for handling defects and issues that occur throughout the testing lifecycle
Understand quality concepts and how they relate to testing
Describe the roles and responsibilities throughout the testing process
Discuss special tests, such as usability tests, disaster recovery tests and other miscellaneous tests

PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas covered in this course:
Project Communications Management
Project Cost Management
Project Human Resource Management
Project Quality Management
Project Risk Management
Project Scope Management

Course Prerequisites: A minimum of two years project management experience is recommended prior to taking this course. In addition, students must be familiar with the software development lifecycle prior to attending this course.

Audience: This course is designed for project managers, QA analysts, and business analysts. Application developers and testers in team lead roles can also benefit from this course.