Software Testing
Are you ready for a mission critical role as a Software Tester?
FDM’s Software Testing Course
Software testing represents a critical part of the development life cycle, which is why it is such a rewarding career. FDM’s Test Analyst training begins with a thorough grounding in the theory of software testing. Topics covered include: the fundamentals of testing, testing and the systems development lifecycle, test design techniques, black and white box testing, test management and finally, the use of test tools. At the end of this section of the course, you will undertake your International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certificate in Software Testing.
Practical Testing Project
The next stage of the course involves a practical project in testing. You are given an application, which has been developed but is untested. Your task is to write a detailed set of test procedures, which will determine the overall quality of the application. Emphasis is placed on good test design, business process coverage and prioritisation of the tests based on risk analysis.
In conjunction with the project, you receive tuition in HP’s Quality Centre, the market’s leading test management tool. You will then use this tool to record your test cases and document your findings.
Testing Tools
After completing your project, you are given a course in HP’s Quick Test Pro – the regression testing tool. Topics covered include: QTP’s place in regression testing, the creation of standard tests, verifying with standard checkpoints, creating tests on a web application, using database checkpoints and handling recovery scenarios.
The final part of your development as a software tester involves an introduction to agile testing, one of the most important techniques, together with a comparison of the Iterative Systems Development Model with the Waterfall Model.
Become an FDM Test Analyst
Preferably you will hold an IT related degree, although other disciplines will be considered. Alternatively, you will have other related qualifications or relevant industry experience in software testing or computing.
Test Analysts are generally meticulous and natural problem solvers, able to absorb themselves completely in a project and enjoy the challenges and processes involved. They must be strong communicators, in order to understand and clarify specifications, work effectively with others, and have the ability to explain the functionality of a product or system to users.
The Career
As a professional FDM Test Analyst you will be responsible for the quality assurance of various systems for our clients. You will use the technologies introduced to you in the Academy, to ensure that systems meet the required standards as well as providing first line support in order to track, log, and in some cases resolve any user issues.
Your role will include working on various projects initiated by the development team, where you will use manual or automated testing to ensure both optimum quality and practical functionality.
Read about one of our current Consultant’s experience as an FDM Test Analyst in our Career Profiles section.