 | Course Type: Web-based training
Level: Introductory 14 May 2004 About this course This online course lays the groundwork for using IBM® Rational® testing tools for GUI testing by showing you how to approach a test automation project and how to deal with the critical factors that can lead to project success.
In this course
Automated testing tools can be a valuable resource for testing professionals engaged in GUI testing. However, an alarming number of test automation projects flounder or fail to meet user expectations. These disappointing results usually stem from either unrealistic initial expectations or from poor implementation. In this course, tester managers, managers of testing efforts, and lead testers learn how to approach a test automation project and how to deal with the critical factors that can lead to project success. Testers will also benefit from understanding how to kick-off a test automation project. Topics covered - Module 0: Getting Started
- Module 1: Introduction to Test Automation
- Module 2: Refine Your Testing Process
- Module 3: Organize for Success
- Module 4: Invest Time in Planning
- Module 5: Design Tests to Optimize the Benefits of Automation
Audience
This course is targeted at lead testers, test managers, or managers of testing efforts who have little or no experience with test automation tools or projects. A secondary audience is testers who will construct the automated tests.
Objectives - Articulate the benefits of automated testing
- List four keys to test automation success
- Describe the elements of a good development process
- Identify organizational factors that contribute to test automation success
- Explain the planning issues involved in successful test automation
- List test design strategies that maximize the benefits of automation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
System requirements
- OS: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional SP2, SP3, SP4, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP 6a +SRP, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1, SP2
- Machine Speed: 56K modem (assuming connectivity between 32-50Kbps)
- Display Properties: High color, minimum resolution of 1024x768
- Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer browser Version 6.0 or later, Netscape Navigator browser Version 7.0 or later, Mozilla browser Version 1.1 or later, FireFox 1.0.7 browser
Duration
2 hours
Languages English
Software products
This course addresses training for:
- IBM Rational Suite TestStudio®
- IBM Rational TeamTest®
- IBM Rational Robot®
- IBM Rational TestManager®
- IBM Rational RobotJ®
Required experience
- Some testing experience
- Interest in test automation tools
Related courses
For students interested in continued learning in this field, we suggest taking:
Instructor-led Training:
- IBM Rational TeamTest Fundamentals for Functional Testing
- IBM Rational TeamTest Fundamentals for Performance Testing
How to purchase and access Rational Web-based Training
For more information
In the US call 1-800-728-1212, or see the Rational training page
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