Course Outline
1. Introduction to User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Learning Objectives:
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Comprehend the fundamental concepts of UAT
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Recognize the significance of UAT within the software development lifecycle
Content:
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Definition of UAT and its strategic importance
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Integration of UAT within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
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Differentiation between UAT and other testing phases
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Knowledge assessment quiz
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Applied practical exercises
2. Core Components of UAT
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Test environments (description, common operational challenges, readiness checklist)
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Test data (classification and preparation protocols)
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Test scenarios (typology and structural framework)
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Defects (definition, reporting standards, and prioritization methods)
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Knowledge assessment quiz
3. UAT Planning Strategy
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the sequential stages required for UAT preparation
Content:
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Defining the UAT scope and establishing testing objectives
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Identification of key stakeholders and role assignments
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Preparation of the test environment and validation data
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Establishment of entry and exit criteria
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Applied practical exercise
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Knowledge assessment quiz
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Question and answer session
4. UAT Execution Process
Learning Objectives:
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Mastering the structured testing process
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Effective collaboration with development teams
Content:
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Execution of the test cycle
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Documentation of test results and defect identification
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Inter-team communication and collaborative workflows
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Management of iterative testing cycles
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Knowledge assessment quiz
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Question and answer session
5. UAT Completion and Reporting
Learning Objectives:
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Establishing definitive success criteria
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Compilation of the final report
Content:
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Completion requirements
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Generation of reports and executive summaries
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Formal sign-off and handover procedures
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Knowledge assessment quiz
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Question and answer session
6. Tools and Standardized Templates
Learning Objectives:
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Familiarization with standard UAT toolsets
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Effective utilization of standardized templates
Content:
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Overview of common tools (Jira for testing, Excel templates, TestRail, HP ALM)
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Illustrative templates for test cases, defect tracking, and reporting
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Applied exercise: executing a UAT cycle using the specified tools
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Knowledge assessment quiz
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Question and answer session
7. UAT Challenges and Best Practices
Learning Objectives:
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Managing ambiguous or undefined requirements
Content:
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Common operational challenges (communication barriers, environment stability)
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Adherence to industry best practices
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Mitigation of common UAT pitfalls
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Knowledge assessment quiz
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Question and answer session
8. Comprehensive Review and Final Discussion
Learning Objectives:
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Reviewing covered material and reinforcing key knowledge areas
Content:
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Concluding remarks and comprehensive summary
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Final assessment
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Question and answer session
Requirements
Laptop with active internet access
Participants will benefit from possessing a general understanding of the business processes, applications, or systems utilized in their operations.
No programming, software development, or advanced technical knowledge is required.
Target Audience: Business application users, Product Managers, Team Leaders, Technical Support teams, Business Analysts, and QA teams that collaborate closely with business units for government efficiency.
Testimonials (3)
The possibilities of postman and future use of it.
Gordana Gacic - SEE Digital D.O.O.
Course - API Testing with Postman
hands on exercises, easier to retain information
ashley bolen - Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Course - Test Automation with Selenium
The instructor's teaching style was very good.