Introduction
The key differences between a tester in agile team and a traditional tester is their approache and mindset towards testing. By understanding what it takes to test as part of smaller increments and getting the tools they need to act on it, testers contribute significantly to adopting the agile way of working within their team.
After our training, participants will be able to
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Drive Organizational Success
Learn to bring structure within the organization using effective product and project outlines, enhancing overall efficiency.
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Identify and Assume Key Roles
Work closely with your team members to identify testable user stories and educate them about testing requirements.
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Leverage Your Unique Talents
Discover your personal "X factor" and how to align your talents with customer test personas for improved results.
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Apply Cutting-Edge Tools and Techniques:
Gain hands-on experience with innovative tools and formats Nightmare Headline game and Risk Storming and lead a bug hunt for your team.
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Enhance Leadership and Communication:
Understand your communication preferences and those of others around you. Practice with giving constructive feedback to foster a collaborative environment without comprimising high quality standards.
Program Details:
Module 1:
Exploration
Training 1: Basic Techniques and Skills
Understand the role of a tester in agile environment, explore tools such as a product and a project outline to structure the work of your team and help identify a testable break down of work.
Training 2: Behavior (Self & Others)
Learn about your talents and how to apply them in agile work (based on CliftonStrengths). (2 days).
Integration Day
Practical assignment based on previous lessons. Using tools such as the nightmare head line game and risk storming (1 day).
Module 2:
Improvement & Testing
Training 1: Advanced Techniques and Skills
New testing techniques in an agile environment such as exploratory testing and the value of automated testing. (2 days).
Training 2: Behavior
Communication & Feedback - Build confidence, ownership, communication, and feedback skills (2 days)
Integration Days
Practice with a bug hunt in a simulated environment, develop test cases and lead a bug hunt with your team of developes and analists on day 2.
Trainers observe both behavior and skills. (2 days).
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Supervision Track
- 4 sessions in groups of 3-5 people.
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Workbook
- Contains assignments and explanations throughout the program.
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Format
- 10 days of training
- 6 hours of supervision
- 16-24 hours of assignment time investment
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Duration
- 6-9 months
Key Benefits:
Learning Through Practice
Our program seamlessly blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring participants grasp concepts effectively.
Integrated Approach
We offer a unique training methodology that integrates practice, theory, and behavior, fostering a well-rounded learning experience.
Interactive Training
Our training sessions are highly interactive, providing participants with opportunities to engage with the material in a simulated context for a deeper understanding.
Practical Assignments
Workbook assignments are crafted to enable participants to practice their newly acquired knowledge and skills in real-life settings, ensuring they are job-ready.
Reflective Supervision
Supervision sessions encourage participants to reflect on their assignments and learn from each other, reinforcing retention and application of the material in their tester roles.
Testimonials
Our tester development program has been rated 8.2, with our trainers rated at 9.
"I've learned to be more aware of risks in my daily work, something I used to do unconsciously."
"A fantastic insight: realizing that your talent is not self-evident to others and vice versa."
"It would be beneficial if every discipline in my organization took this training (tailored to their specific discipline)."
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Why Choose OurTraining Program?
Our training program is designed to transform traditional testers into an agile testing expert. With hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and expert instructors, they gain practical skills and knowledge that they can immediately apply in their company and career.