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Course Outline
Test Process Management for Government
- Planning, monitoring, control, and closure of test processes to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Addressing stakeholder interests and adapting to hybrid testing contexts in government projects.
- Defining activities by levels and test types to maintain structured and effective testing.
- Incorporating adaptive planning approaches to enhance flexibility and responsiveness in dynamic environments.
Risk-Based Testing for Government
- Identifying and mitigating risks through systematic techniques to ensure robust test processes.
- Establishing success metrics and evaluation criteria to measure the effectiveness of testing efforts.
- Evaluating the benefits and limitations of “heavy” and “light” approaches to risk-based testing in government contexts.
Test Strategy and Improvement for Government
- Selecting appropriate project test strategies and approaches to meet specific mission requirements.
- Setting SMART objectives and defining exit criteria to guide test completion and project closure.
- Implementing process improvement using the IDEAL model to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilizing analysis techniques and conducting retrospectives to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.
Test Tools and Automation for Government
- Selecting and applying lifecycle tools to support various stages of the testing process.
- Establishing criteria for tool selection, including evaluation of benefits and risks to ensure optimal performance.
- Implementing automated metrics and reporting mechanisms to enhance transparency and accountability in testing activities.
Managing the Product for Government
- Utilizing test metrics for progress monitoring and decision-making, including examples of effective metric use.
- Conducting test estimation by considering key factors, techniques, and context-specific selection methods.
- Implementing defect management processes, addressing workflow, stakeholder involvement, and challenges in hybrid environments.
- Fostering data-driven continuous improvement to enhance product quality and testing outcomes.
Managing the Test Team for Government
- Identifying required competencies and conducting skills assessments to ensure team readiness.
- Promoting team development, motivation, and work hygiene to maintain a high-performing test environment.
Stakeholder Engagement and Value of Testing for Government
- Understanding the cost of quality in testing to inform strategic decisions.
- Conducting cost-benefit analyses to justify testing investments and demonstrate value.
- Effectively presenting and communicating the value of testing to stakeholders to gain support and alignment.
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- An understanding of software testing principles for government applications
- Experience with test management activities in public sector environments
- Completion of the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification
Audience
- Test managers for government agencies
- QA leads in public sector organizations
- Experienced testers seeking ISTQB Advanced Level certification for government roles
35 Hours
