Course Outline

Lesson 1: Understanding Software Testing for Government

  • Understand the Importance of Testing for Government Operations
  • Identify Quality Parameters for Government Systems
  • Identify Factors That Affect Software Quality in Government Applications
  • Identify Quality Assessment Standards and Models for Government Use

Lesson 2: Understanding the Test Process for Government

  • Identify Test Phases for Government Projects
  • Understand the Testing Workbench Process for Government Systems
  • Understand the Incident Life Cycle in Government Software Testing
  • Identify Test Documents for Government Reporting

Lesson 3: Understanding Test Levels for Government

  • Understand Component Testing in Government Applications
  • Understand Integration Testing for Government Systems
  • Understand System Testing for Government Projects
  • Understand Acceptance Testing for Government Use

Lesson 4: Understanding Testing Techniques for Government

  • Identify Structural Testing Techniques for Government Software
  • Identify Functional Testing Techniques for Government Systems

Lesson 5: Examining Test Case Design Techniques for Government

  • Identify Structure-Based Test Design Techniques for Government Use
  • Identify Specification-Based Test Design Techniques for Government Systems
  • Identify Experience-Based Test Design Techniques for Government Applications

Lesson 6: Planning and Estimating Tests for Government

  • Create a Test Plan for Government Projects
  • Estimate Testing Effort for Government Operations

Lesson 7: Handling Risks in Software for Government

  • Identify Software Risks in Government Systems
  • Manage Risks in Government Software Development

Lesson 8: Implementing Tests for Government

  • Understand the Test Development Process for Government Applications
  • Create Test Cases for Government Systems
  • Analyze Test Metrics for Government Reporting
  • Analyze Defect Management in Government Software

Lesson 9: Reporting on Tests for Government

  • Define Test Metrics for Test Reports in Government
  • Identify Test Reporting Tools for Government Use
  • Create Test Reports for Government Projects
  • Perform Test Closure Activities for Government Systems

Lesson 10: Building a Test Environment for Government

  • Identify Management Responsibilities in Government Testing
  • Understand Management Process Models for Government Use
  • Manage Test Administration for Government Projects

Lesson 11: Managing a Test Project for Government

  • Identify Skills Required to Supervise a Test Project in Government
  • Identify the Leadership Skills to Manage a Project for Government
  • Introduce Tools into an Organization for Government Use

Lesson 12: Testing Software Developed by External Organizations for Government

  • Analyze COTS Software Test Processes for Government Use
  • Analyze Contracted Software Test Processes for Government Projects

Lesson 13: Testing Software Controls and the Adequacy of Security Procedures for Government

  • Analyze Internal Controls in Government Systems
  • Analyze Security Trainings for Government Employees

Lesson 14: Testing New Technologies for Government

  • Analyze the Impact of Testing New Technologies for Government Operations
  • Analyze the Challenges of Testing New Technologies in Government Systems

Requirements

No specific prerequisites are required; however, a foundational understanding of software development practices and the basic principles of software testing will be beneficial. For government employees, it is suggested to complete the Element K course: Introduction to Software Life Cycle Models.
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