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Mastering Test Management and Tools

This course is part of ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep Specialization

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3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

Individuals in software testing career or looking to enter this field and professionals who want a basic understanding of software testing.

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(11 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

Individuals in software testing career or looking to enter this field and professionals who want a basic understanding of software testing.

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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  • Modules
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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.

Skills you'll gain

  • Test Tools
  • Software Testing
  • Configuration Management
  • Issue Tracking
  • Version Control
  • Risk Management Framework
  • Test Data
  • Risk Management
  • Test Automation
  • Performance Testing
  • Test Planning
  • Test Case

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Assessments

12 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep 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.

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 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

23 videos•Total 153 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course•2 minutes•Preview module
  • Meet your Instructor•0 minutes
  • Test Planning: Overview•1 minute
  • Purpose and Content of a Test Plan•13 minutes
  • Understand the Tasks for Test Leader and Tester•10 minutes
  • Activities of a Test Plan•5 minutes
  • Test Strategy•13 minutes
  • Entry Criteria and Exit Criteria•7 minutes
  • Estimation Techniques•12 minutes
  • Test Case Prioritization•6 minutes
  • Test Pyramid•3 minutes
  • Test Quadrants•8 minutes
  • Overview of Risk Management•1 minute
  • Introduction to Risk Management•3 minutes
  • Understanding of Project risks•5 minutes
  • Understanding of Product risks•7 minutes
  • Risk-based Testing•9 minutes
  • Identifying and Mitigating Risks•6 minutes
  • Examples of Risk-based Testing•6 minutes
  • Test Monitoring, Control, and Completion: Overview•1 minute
  • Techniques for Monitoring Tests•8 minutes
  • Metrics used in Testing•7 minutes
  • Test Control•9 minutes
4 readings•Total 105 minutes
  • Syllabus•15 minutes
  • Read More About Test Planning and Test Management Essentials•30 minutes
  • Read More About Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies•30 minutes
  • Read More About Monitoring Techniques, Metrics, Reporting, and Control in Testing•30 minutes
4 assignments•Total 150 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Test Planning•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Risk Management•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Test Monitoring, Control, and Completion•30 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Managing Test Activities•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Meet and Greet•10 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 videos•Total 56 minutes
  • Overview of Configuration Management•1 minute•Preview module
  • Basics of Configuration Management•6 minutes
  • Techniques in Configuration Management•6 minutes
  • Tools in Configuration Management•6 minutes
  • Defect Management: Overview•1 minute
  • Introduction to Defect Management•2 minutes
  • Objectives of Defect Report•10 minutes
  • False Positive and False Negative defects•4 minutes
  • Real-World Examples•5 minutes
  • Example of Defect Lifecycle•2 minutes
  • Bugs in Mobile Apps and Test Environment•3 minutes
  • Example of Major Bug on Amazon Website•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 60 minutes
  • Read More About Configuration Management Basics and Techniques•30 minutes
  • Read More About Defect Management Process and Reporting•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 120 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Configuration Management•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Defect Management•30 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Configuration and Defect Management•60 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 assignments

27 videos•Total 123 minutes
  • Tool Support for Testing•1 minute•Preview module
  • Overview of Test Tools•2 minutes
  • Selecting the Right Tools•6 minutes
  • Integration and Implementation•4 minutes
  • Types of Tools for Testing Part 1•1 minute
  • Types of Test Tools•1 minute
  • Test Tool Classification•2 minutes
  • Test Management tools•3 minutes
  • Requirement Management tools•3 minutes
  • Defect Management tools•6 minutes
  • Configuration management•4 minutes
  • Static Testing Tool - Review Process tool and Static Analysis Tools•13 minutes
  • Types of Tools for Testing Part 2•1 minute
  • Test Specification Tools - Test design tools and Test data preparation tools•7 minutes
  • Test Execution and Test logging tools•4 minutes
  • Test Execution and logging - Test harness tools•4 minutes
  • Test Execution and logging - Test comparators•4 minutes
  • Test Execution and logging - Coverage measurement tools•4 minutes
  • Dynamic analysis Tools•3 minutes
  • Performance testing tools•5 minutes
  • Benefits and Risks of Test Automation•1 minute
  • Benefits of Automation•10 minutes
  • Special Consideration - Test execution tools•9 minutes
  • Special Consideration - Test management tools•5 minutes
  • Risks of Test Automation•8 minutes
  • Course Closure - Gratitude !•1 minute
  • Specialization Closure•0 minutes
4 readings•Total 120 minutes
  • Read More About Selecting and Using Test Tools•30 minutes
  • Read More About Test Tools and Their Classifications•30 minutes
  • Read more about Dynamic Analysis Tools•30 minutes
  • Read More About Test Automation: Benefits, Frameworks, and Challenges•30 minutes
5 assignments•Total 180 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Tool Support for Testing•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Types of Tools for Testing Part 1•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Types of Tools for Testing Part 2•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Benefits and Risks of Test Automation•30 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Test Tools and Automation•60 minutes

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