Automated Test Tool Utilization

Summary Description:

This is an introductory course to Test Automation. The focus of the training is to build an understanding of the influencing factors essential to obtaining the "right automated tool" fit for your organization. Environments, platforms, cultures, applications, management style, and timing all have a critical impact upon how we view testing and our ability to facilitate automation of iterative processes. The training provides a fundamental framework to help attendees become familiar with:

	The pre-requisites to automation - what needs to be in place before we make an "automation" decision
	Critical factors in selecting the right tool
	Data driven techniques enabling effective maintenance of test environments

High Level Course Outline:

1. Introduction

2. Assumptions

3. Typical Misconceptions

4. Candidate Areas for Automation

5. Introducing Automation

6. Assessing the Environment

7. Building the Right Fit

8. Strategic Encumbrances & Potential Solutions

9. Data Driven Testing Techniques

10. Summary – Assessment Process

Who Should Attend?

Test managers, test leads, quality assurance managers and engineers, and those responsible for insuring software quality.

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