IREB CPRE Foundation - exam preparation Training Course

This instructor-led session, held in US, provides federal personnel with specialized instruction on optimizing automated test suites through advanced Selenium methodologies. The curriculum is designed specifically for government agencies seeking to improve the reliability and efficiency of their quality assurance processes. Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to: * Resolve complex web application automation challenges using Selenium tools. * Implement regular expressions and pattern-based verification protocols. * Manage exceptions that interrupt test execution flows. * Conduct programmatic searches for web elements. * Dynamically extract data from web interface controls. * Establish data-driven testing frameworks. * Distribute testing efforts effectively using Selenium Grid for government operations.

The Automation Testing Using Selenium course offered by NobleProg MEA is designed to provide a thorough guide to mastering Selenium for government entities engaged in automated testing. This course covers foundational aspects of Selenium, including its key features, as well as advanced topics such as cross-browser testing, test integration, and mobile app testing with Appium. Participants will gain expertise in using Selenium IDE and WebDriver to automate web applications, manage test data effectively, and utilize tools like Maven and JUnit for project management and test framework development. Whether you are new to Selenium or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course offers the essential knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel in automated testing for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for government employees at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to address everyday workplace challenges using gamification techniques. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the principles of Design Thinking and their application to problem-solving for government. - Incorporate gamification techniques to enhance engagement and innovation in public sector workflows. - Develop creative and practical solutions to common workplace issues within government agencies. - Collaborate effectively across teams to implement robust problem-solving strategies. - Apply iterative approaches to refine solutions through feedback and experimentation, ensuring alignment with governance and accountability standards.

Design Thinking is a human-centered approach for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. This course places a strong emphasis on the Empathize stage, focusing on connecting previously identified pain points to the genuine needs of internal clients, and applying dynamic, collaborative activities to transform insights into actionable outcomes. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level to intermediate-level teams and leaders who wish to enhance their empathy skills, build stronger relationships with internal clients, and translate pain points into meaningful opportunities for improvement. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Apply empathy-based techniques to uncover and validate client needs. - Translate mapped pain points into clear, actionable requirements. - Engage in dynamic role plays and simulations to practice client-centered conversations. - Collaboratively redefine problem statements from the client’s perspective. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and guided discussions. - Dynamic, hands-on role plays and empathy exercises. - Group workshops for collaborative problem reframing. **Course Customization Options** - To request a customized version tailored to specific internal processes (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning) for government, please contact us to arrange.

Design Thinking is a human-centered methodology for solving problems through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. By focusing on the first two stages — Empathize and Define — teams can better understand internal clients and accurately define the right problems to solve. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level teams and leaders who wish to enhance their connection with internal clients, reduce resistance to change, and improve operational efficiency through practical, collaborative methods for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Use active listening and interviewing techniques to gather meaningful insights about internal clients. - Create empathy maps and capture user needs and pain points. - Differentiate real root problems from perceived issues using tools like the 5 Whys and problem trees. - Draft clear, actionable problem statements (POVs) that guide solution work. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Practical, hands-on exercises and role-plays. - Group workshops and plenary feedback sessions. **Course Customization Options** - To request a customized version tailored to a specific internal process (e.g., procurement or equipment provisioning), please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led, live workshop training in [location] (online or onsite), participants will learn how to apply the five stages of Design Thinking to better understand the challenges faced by end-users of a product or service, and then develop effective solutions to address these issues. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Employ creative strategies to align customers' needs with technologically feasible solutions. - Develop a strategy to increase customer value and enhance product and service offerings for government.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for government professionals at the beginner to intermediate level who wish to understand and apply Design Thinking methodologies to drive innovation and improve business solutions. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the core principles of Design Thinking and its role in fostering innovation. - Apply the five phases of Design Thinking to solve complex problems. - Utilize ideation techniques and tools to promote creativity. - Implement Design Thinking strategies to enhance processes and increase efficiency for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted either online or on-site) is designed for government leaders and human resources professionals at the beginner level who wish to learn and apply Design Thinking methodologies. The goal is to foster innovation, enhance problem-solving capabilities, and effectively engage teams. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Equip themselves with tools and methodologies to foster innovation and team engagement. - Develop skills in empathy mapping, ideation, and prototyping for addressing complex challenges. - Apply Design Thinking principles to leadership and HR scenarios within government settings. - Promote a culture of innovation within tech teams for government.

Overview:

The Design Thinking (DT) process comprises five distinct stages: empathize, define the problem, ideate, prototype, and test.

In an increasingly complex world, addressing multifaceted challenges often requires specialized approaches. Design Thinking is a powerful methodology that aids in managing these intricate issues effectively. By mastering design thinking, individuals can enhance their ability to communicate clearly, persuade effectively, improve business outcomes, and elevate both organizational and personal performance.

• How DT operates: Understand user needs and problem contexts, identify patterns, develop models (including addressing model drift), test the models, evaluate their effectiveness, and refine them as necessary.
• The relationship between Design Thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• DT methods and tools: persona creation, stakeholder mapping, customer journey mapping, service blueprinting, and business model innovation.
• Application of DT: Cultivate a design mindset, drive disruptive innovation, adopt an iterative approach, apply agile estimation techniques, enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills, foster teamwork and leadership readiness, improve communication abilities, develop technological proficiency, think forward, build intercultural and ethical competencies, increase emotional intelligence, promote self-awareness, refine negotiation skills, and manage conflict resolution.

Objectives:

• To gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles and nuances of Design Thinking for government.
• To explore key concepts, factors, theories, types, and models within Design Thinking.
• To engage in hands-on experimentation, experiential learning, and practical application of Design Thinking methods.

Delivery:

This is a 1-day (4-hour) training course that includes:

• Lectures (40%): Presentation of theories, concepts, models, and interactive discussions.
• Group Exercises (30%): Group dynamics, games, group discussions, and simulated conflict resolution activities.
• Individual Activities (15%): Writing assignments, design tasks, and peer discussions.
• Other Activities (15%): Video presentations and reading materials.

Note: Due to the interactive nature of this course, a minimum group size of 3 participants is required.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at software testers who wish to use Postman for API testing for government applications. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Execute tests using automated requests and workflows. - Define, develop, test, and observe an API using a version control system for government projects. - Generate dynamic data in a request. - Document and organize tests in collections for team review and collaboration.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed to introduce participants to automated testing using Selenium WebDriver and C# within Visual Studio. For government employees who do not have prior experience with C# programming or wish to refresh their skills, we recommend the course: C# for Automation Test Engineers.

This course provides training for handling testing projects using the Selenium test suite and continuous testing with Jenkins, tailored specifically for government.

Intended Audience:

• Software Test Engineers
• Software Developers Involved in Agile Development
• Release Managers
• Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers

Upon Completion of the Selenium Training, Participants Will Be Able to:

• Utilize the Selenium test suite effectively in real-world projects for government.
• Conduct cross-browser testing using Selenium.
• Distribute tests across multiple environments with Selenium Grid.
• Execute regression testing within Jenkins.
• Generate and manage test reports and periodic reports using Jenkins.

Selenium is an open-source framework designed for automating web application testing across various browsers. Selenium 4 introduces enhanced WebDriver APIs, native relative locators, and improved grid support. Python, with its simplicity and robust integration with testing frameworks such as Pytest, is a powerful choice for developing scalable and maintainable test automation suites. This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate testers and developers who wish to use Selenium with Python to automate web application testing in real-world environments for government projects. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure Selenium with Python in a test environment. - Build robust test automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Pytest. - Apply the Page Object Model (POM) for maintainable test frameworks. - Run tests across multiple browsers using Selenium Grid. - Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines. - Troubleshoot common issues and apply best practices for automation stability. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Extensive exercises and practice sessions. - Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment. **Course Customization Options** - To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This course offers comprehensive training for managing testing projects and provides hands-on experience with web applications, functional test automation, and cross-browser test automation using the Selenium test suite. The target audience for this course is software test engineers and manual testers for government and private sector environments. Upon completion of the training, participants will be equipped to effectively utilize Selenium WebDriver in real-world projects, enhancing their capabilities in ensuring robust and reliable testing processes for government applications.

In this instructor-led, live training in US, participants will learn how to utilize TestComplete’s features, including its test object model, checkpoints, name mapping, and user interface, to conduct automated testing on desktop, web, and mobile applications for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create, record, and execute functional tests.
• Develop a scalable and maintainable test framework.
• Implement checkpoints, adapt tests for various devices, and analyze test results.
• Leverage TestComplete’s script extensions.