Intensive software testing course for beginners.

Information about training in this course.

Course objective: to provide basic theoretical knowledge and fundamental practical skills necessary to start working in the field of software testing.

Target group: The course is designed for anyone who wants to gain theoretical and practical skills in the field of software testing and is considering a career as a software testing engineer.

Training takes place in the center of Tallinn at Tartu mnt. 18. All educational materials are included in the course price. A laptop is provided for the duration of the training if needed.

Requirements for students:

confident PC user

roficiency in English sufficient for reading technical documentation (approximately corresponding to A2/B1 level)

It is desirable to have a personal laptop (Windows/Mac, 8 GB RAM, screen size > 13.3 inches); a laptop will be provided for the duration of the training if needed.

Learning outcome:

Those who complete this course:

understand the software development process and the role of testing within it;

understand how high-quality software is created;

are able to use various methods for quality assurance in software;

are able to identify defects in software;

are able to plan the testing process;

understand the role of automated testing and automate simple scenarios using Selenium IDE;

Training methods:

The total course volume: 120 academical hours, of which

80 academical hours are conducted in the classroom (including 8 academic hours of practical sessions and 2 seminars totaling 8 academic hours)

40 academical hours are conducted outside the classroom as independent work

valuation criteria for learning outcomes:

Learning outcomes are assessed based on independently completed practical work.

Evaluation methods:

Upon successful completion, practical and homework assignments receive a "pass" grade.

Course completion conditions:

To successfully complete the course and receive a certificate, it is necessary to achieve a "pass" grade on 75% of the homework assignments.

Additional information:

Training program group: 0688 - Information and communication technologies interdisciplinary study group (0688 Informatsiooni- ja kommunikatsioonitehnoloogia interdistsiplinaarne õppekavarühm)
Basic rules for training organization (in Estonian)
Basic rules for ensuring the quality of the educational process (in Estonian)

Module	Main topics	Volume
Introduction to Software Development	Modern software development The role of testing in software development Labor market and opportunities Types of software. Qualities necessary for a tester in their work.	4 ac/h
The concept of software quality	Software quality criteria. Working with requirements and specifications. Software quality depending on the stage of development. Terminology.	16 ac/h
Software Quality Control	Software testing as a method of quality control. Classification of testing by types and kinds. The concept of defect and error. Finding defects in software. Bug reporting. Seminar: Overview of the job market and vacancies related to software testing.	20 ac/h (includes a 4 ac/h seminar and 4 ac/h of practical work in the classroom)
Methods of ensuring software quality	Testing planning. Preparation of test data. Seminar: Solving test assignments related to software testing.	20 ac/h (includes a 4 ac/h seminar and 4 ac/h of practical work in the classroom)
Introduction to test automation (Software Testing Automation)	Using automated tests. Practical work	20 ac/h

Course information

Time of conduct:
28.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
18.11.2024 - 08.01.2025
09.12.2024 - 31.01.2025
05.01.2025 - 25.02.2025
Timetable:
Mon, Wed, Thu 14:30 - 17:45
Mon, Wed, Thu 18:00 - 21:15

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Course length: 6 weeks

Format and place of conduct:
Address: Tartu mnt. 18, Tallinn.
Gamma Intelligence Training Centre

The course is conducted in a classroom format, in a modern computer class. The group size ranges from 6 to 10 people.

Training language: english

Cost: 1967.21 EUR + VAT

Total course volume: 120 ac/h
Includes:

Classroom sessions: 80 ac/h including 8 ac/h of practical sessions and 2 seminars (8 ac/h).

Independent study: 40 ac/h

Tutors

Maksim Kolodijev

Qualification: Over 15 years in software development. Over 8 years of experience in software testing.Specialization: Software development process, software testing, test automation, data analysis

Teaching experience: Over 5 years of experience in teaching and consulting.

Education: TalTech, Master Degree (2007)

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