This tutorial covers the Elective area of the Test Management Body of Knowledge (TMBOK) required for the Certified Test Manager (CTM) certification. This tutorial also covers the Elective area of the Certified Software Test Professional requirements.

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References

• Rapid Testing . Robert Culbertson, Chris Brown, Gary Cobb. Software Quality Institute Series. Prentice Hall. 2002
• Rapid software Testing (course notes, Fall 2002). James Bach, www.testing-education.org
• Risk Based e-Business Test Strategy . Paul Gerrad, Neil Thompson
• Client Server Software Testing on the Desktop and the Web . Daniel Moseley. Prentice Hall. 2000

In the software development world, time to market has become even more critical. Using a risk-based approach helps ensure that the most critical business functions are tested within the time constraints imposed by market conditions and user expectations.

This course primarily addresses the challenges of testing in the rapid development environment and the critical testing tasks required to meet the business needs and constraints these projects. The class places emphasis on the traditional testing process looks at it to determine efficiencies that streamline the process at the same time as make it more that the effective in order to meet the aggressive deadlines in rapid environments.

The effectiveness and efficiencies of software testing depends on how well the testing process integrates with the overall development environment as well as how efficient the testing techniques that are utilized within the testing environment.

This course provides a series of techniques and tips that can provide necessary efficiencies in the traditional testing life cycle that enhances the tester's ability to respond in more rapid environments and to ensure that product meets established quality goals.

• Define the challenges associated with development and testing of time-constrained projects
• Understand the variety of techniques that enable the testing team to be more responsible
• Utilize course materials, handouts and exercise to streamline and enhance their ability to get the product out the door

Who Should Attend: Test Team Leads, QA/QC Analysts, Testers

• Course introduction
• Rapid testing, what it's all about?
• Rapid techniques: Discussion and implementation suggestions for:
• Establishing quality goals
• Responding to poor requirements
• Estimating faster
• Conducting test-specific risk analysis
• Utilizing a risk-based test process
• Gaining efficiencies in test planning and development
• Gaining efficiencies in test execution
• Influencing the build strategy
• Creating rapid reports
• Establishing rapid test metrics