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Diploma in Software Testing - Revised
Get advanced knowledge and specialized skills in software testing using this online software testing course.
Description
This Diploma in Software Testing course starts with an overview of software testing concepts. Next, you will learn the most efficient time testing should start in the software development life cycle in order to save resources. You will then learn the difference between verification and validation processes of testing. You will also become familiar with the strengths, weaknesses, and faults in a program in the V model and fault model.
Next, you will learn the different types of functional testing like the unit, integration, black box, white box, system, and regression. Black box test design techniques such as special value testing, combination testing, decision table-based testing, pair-wise or all-pairs testing methods are also discussed in detail. Moreover, you will learn the different white box testing techniques, including modified condition and decision coverage testing (MC/DC) and path testing.
This course will help you master the different techniques, and tools used in testing software. You will learn to identify which one is best to use in a particular test case as well as when to use it during the software development life cycle. This will enable you to save your company time, effort, money, and other resources while ensuring the quality of software products being tested. So, enrol now and get on your way to becoming an expert in testing software.
Modules
Introduction to Levels of Testing
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Learning Outcomes - Introduction to Levels of Testing
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Introduction to Software Testing
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Levels of Testing
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Lesson Summary - Introduction to Levels of Testing
Basic Concepts in Testing and Unit Testing
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Learning Outcomes - Basic Concepts in Testing and Unit Testing
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Basic Concepts in Testing - Part I
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Basic Concepts in Testing - Part 2
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Unit Testing
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Lesson Summary - Basic Concepts in Testing and Unit Testing
Equivalence and Special Value Testing
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Learning Outcomes - Equivalence and Special Value Testing
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Equivalence and BV Testing
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Special Value Testing
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Lesson Summary - Equivalence and Special Value Testing
Combinatorial and White-Box Testing
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Learning Outcomes - Combinatorial and White-Box Testing
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Combinatorial Testing
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Pairwise Testing
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White-Box Testing
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Lesson Summary - Combinatorial and White-Box Testing
Diploma in Software Testing - First Assessment
MC/DC Testing
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Learning Outcomes - MC/DC Testing
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MC/DC Testing - Part 1
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MC/DC Testing - Part 2
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Lesson Summary - MC/DC Testing
Path, Dataflow and Mutation Testing
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Learning Outcomes - Path, Dataflow and Mutation Testing
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Path Testing
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Dataflow and Mutation Testing
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Mutation Testing
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Lesson Summary - Path, Dataflow and Mutation Testing
Introduction to Testing Levels
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Learning Outcomes - Introduction to Testing Levels
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Integration Testing
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System Testing
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Regression Testing
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Lesson Summary - Introduction to Testing Levels
Testing Object-Orientated Programs
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Learning Outcomes - Testing Object-Orientated Programs
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Testing Object-Oriented Programs - Part 1
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Testing Object-Oriented Programs - Part 2
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Lesson Summary - Testing Object-Orientated Programs
Diploma in Software Testing - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course, you will be able to:
- Identify ways of reducing bugs in your software program
- Distinguish between the verification and validation process in software testing
- Describe the pesticide effect in testing software
- Outline what unit testing is and when it is performed
- Identify the main approaches to designing a test case
- Discuss the use of equivalence class testing
- Define special value testing and pair-wise testing
- Discuss White-box testing and its types of strategies
- Outline the different types of condition coverage testing
- Explain path coverage testing and creation of control-flow graphs
- Discuss what Dataflow testing involves
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Diplomas for completed Diploma courses:
Digital Diploma - a downloadable Diploma in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
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