Software Testing and Quality Assurance Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Software Testing and QA

• The objective and necessity of software testing and Quality Assurance
• The seven fundamental principles of testing
• The role of the tester in the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Understanding the difference between verification and validation
• Practical session: Analyzing real-world failure scenarios and mapping them to the principles of testing

Module 2: Test Planning and Strategy

• Defining the scope, objectives, and risks of the testing effort
• Developing a comprehensive Test Plan document (IEEE 829 standard)
• Choosing appropriate test strategies based on project context and risk
• Managing test environments and test data requirements
• Estimating the testing effort and resource allocation

Module 3: Static Testing and Review Techniques

• Introduction to static testing: finding defects without running code
• Types of static analysis tools and their application
• Walkthroughs, inspections, and technical reviews as defect prevention techniques
• Roles and responsibilities within a formal inspection process
• Practical session: Performing a structured code inspection on a sample application module and documenting defects

Module 4: Dynamic Testing Types and Levels

• Unit testing: developer responsibilities and common tools (e.g., JUnit, Pytest)
• Integration testing strategies (top-down, bottom-up, Big Bang)
• System testing: functional, non-functional, and regression testing
• Acceptance testing: User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and operational acceptance
• Practical session: Designing and executing a full system test on a provided application, tracking test results

Module 5: Test Design Techniques

• Black-box techniques: Equivalence Partitioning and Boundary Value Analysis
• State Transition Testing and Decision Table Testing
• White-box techniques: Statement and Decision Coverage
• Experience-based techniques: Exploratory Testing and Error Guessing
• Practical session: Applying Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning to a complex form requirement to create minimal yet highly effective test cases

Module 6: Test Management and Metrics

• The role of the Test Manager and team organization
• Defect management lifecycle: logging, prioritizing, fixing, and retesting defects
• Key testing metrics: defect density, test coverage, and test execution status
• Using Test Management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) for tracking
• Practical session: Generating and analyzing a test execution report using mock data and defining release readiness criteria based on metrics

Module 7: Automated Testing and Tools

• The automation pyramid: unit, service, and UI tests
• Choosing the right candidates for test automation
• Introduction to popular automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright)
• Principles of maintaining robust and reusable automated tests
• Practical session: Writing and running automated end-to-end tests for a web application using a suitable automation tool

Module 8: Performance and Security Testing

• Types of performance testing: load, stress, and endurance testing
• Key performance indicators (KPIs): response time, throughput, and resource utilization
• Fundamentals of software security testing and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
• Tools for automated security scanning and penetration testing basics
• Practical session: Planning a basic load test scenario and interpreting the results to identify bottlenecks in an application

Module 9: Agile and DevOps Testing Practices

• The role of the tester in Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies
• Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Specification by Example
• Continuous Testing: Integrating testing into the CI/CD pipeline
• Shift-Left and Shift-Right testing concepts
• Practical session: Collaboratively writing user stories and Gherkin features for a new feature and integrating the feature file into a BDD framework

Module 10: Quality Assurance in the Software Development Lifecycle

• Defining a mature QA process and continuous improvement
• Risk-based testing: prioritizing testing based on potential impact
• Introduction to Quality Engineering (QE) principles
• Managing non-functional requirements and quality attributes
• Practical session: Developing a risk-based testing matrix for a new feature and designing a test approach to mitigate the highest risks

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588