Chapter 1:
Fundamentals of Testing

• What is Testing?
• Why is Testing Necessary?
• Seven Testing Principles
• Test Process
• The Psychology of Testing

Chapter 2: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

• Software Development Lifecycle Models
• Test Levels
• Test Types
• Maintenance Testing

Chapter 3: Static Testing

• Static Testing Basic
• Review Process

Chapter 4: Test Techniques

• Categories of Test Techniques
• Black-box Test Techniques
• White-box Test Techniques
• Experience-based Test Techniques

Chapter 5: Test Management

• Test Organization
• Test Planning and Estimation
• Test Monitoring and Control
• Configuration Management
• Risks and Testing
• Defect Management

Chapter 6: Tool Support for Testing

• Test tool considerations
• Effective use of tools

Through presentation, discussion, interactive activities, and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn to:

• Reduce risk, find defects, build confidence, and provide information by applying testing best practices
• Promote efficient and effective communication through a common software testing vocabulary
• Use black-box, white-box, and experience-based techniques to design and execute tests based on requirements, user stories, and other information sources
• Explain the value of testing and report test results in clear, actionable ways that stakeholders understand
• Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
• Optimize testing practices, priorities, and strategies based on constraints, project objectives, and product type
• Contribute effectively in reviews
• Assist in the selection and implementation of test tools