Chapter 1:
Fundamentals of Testing

• What is Testing?
• Why is Testing Necessary?
• Testing Principles
• Test Activities, Testware and Test Roles
• Essential Skills and Good Practices in Testing

Chapter 2: Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

• Testing in the Context of Software Development Lifecycle
• Test Levels
• Test Types
• Maintenance Testing

Chapter 3: Static Testing

• Static Testing Basics
• Feedback and Review Process

Chapter 4: Test Analysis and Design

• Test Techniques Overview
• Black-box Test Techniques
• White-box Test Techniques
• Experience-based Test Techniques
• Collaboration-based Test Approaches

Chapter 5: Managing the Test Activities

• Test Planning
• Risk Management
• Test Monitoring, Test Control and Test Completion
• Configuration Management
• Risks and Testing
• Defect Management

Chapter 6: Test Tool

• Tool Support for Testing
• Benefits and Risks of Test Automation

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

• Understand what testing is and why it is beneficial
• Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
• Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing
• Assess and improve the quality of documentation
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing
• Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
• Understand test management principles
• Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
• Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing
• Work as part of a cross-functional team
• Know risks and benefits related to test automation
• Identify essential skills required for testing
• Understand the impact of risk on testing
• Effectively report on test progress and quality