Boot Camps and BeyondJackie McDougall, Sopra Group
Once upon a time...
The “ABC” Boot Camp
The “ABC” Boot Camp - Modules
General Culture
The “ABC” Boot Camp - Modules
Development/Testing Knowledge
The “ABC” Boot Camp - Modules
Functional Knowledge
The “ABC” Boot Camp - Modules
Technical Knowledge (Testing)
The “ABC” Boot Camp - Modules
Sample Testing Academy Content
Formal CoursesSoftware Testing Essentials Using Quality CenterEffective Management of Time Web Functionality Testing Web Performance & Security Testing User Acceptance Testing ISEB/ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing Classroom Based Training/Self-StudyInductionHow to Write Good Test ScriptsBugs/Faults MS Excel IT Background - Operating Systems, Databases, LanguagesIntroduction to SQLBlack Box Testing Course Profile of a Tester Mock Project(s)
What are Boot Camps?
Supply Chain Stock Control Sales System MI Reports
Training Structure
Staff InductionHR/Logisitics/Admin information
Training Plan/Courseware
General CultureRetail Basics, Service Centre
and Context of ABC, Quality & Standards
Testing & Technical KnowledgeTesting Methodology & Process at ABC
Testing tools at ABC
Functional ModulesTailored for the Project& the Role(Tester)
Generic Modules
2 days
8 days
5 – 8 days each
0.5 days
...paired with a proven Knowledge Acquisition Approach...
Start End Month 1 End Month 2 End Month 3Start End Month 1 End Month 2 End Month 3
Project Documentation Self Study Simulation of project environment/assisted perform activities
Extended Team/Shadow Support
Classroom Sessions Reverse Presentation & Knowledge Assessment
Supply Chain(Presentation,Classroom Presentation, Self Study,Extended Team, Assisted Perform)
Stock Control(Presentation,Classroom Presentation, Self Study,Extended Team,Assisted Perform)
Sales System(Presentation,Classroom Presentation, Self Study,Extended Team,Assisted Perform)
MI Reports(Presentation,Classroom Presentation, Self Study,Extended Team, Assisted Perform)
Training Structure
Staff InductionHR/Logisitics/Admin information
Training Plan/Courseware(presentation)
General CultureRetail Basics, Service Centre
and Context of ABC, Quality & Standards(presentation, classroom sessions, extended team)
Testing & Technical KnowledgeTesting Methodology & Process at ABC
Testing tools at ABC(presentation, classroom sessions, self study,
extended team)
Functional
(Simulation of Project Environment, Reverse Presentation & Knowledge Assessment)
ModulesTailored for the Project& the Role(Tester)
Generic Modules
2 days
8 days
5 days training & 5 days shadowing each; 5 days to prepare & present back all
0.5 days
A new improved “ABC” Boot Camp?
Testing Knowledge
Technical
Knowledge- Can be dev, test
- Can be novice
or experience
General culture
Functional knowledge
Knowledge
cycle
Reverse Presentation & Knowledge Assessment
Classroom Sessions
Extended Team/Shadow
Project Documents
Self Study
Classroom Sessions
Extended Team/Shadow
Project Documents
Self Study
Classroom Sessions
Extended Team/Shadow
Project Documents
Self Study
Classroom Sessions
Extended Team/Shadow
Project Documents
Assisted perform
...but can we do more?
Start End Month 1 End Month 2 End Month 3
Project Documentation Self Study Simulation of project environment/assisted perform activities
Extended Team/Shadow Support
Classroom Sessions Reverse Presentation & Knowledge Assessment
Create/Amend Knowledge Management Repository
Defect Reports and Root Cause Analysis Logs
Continuous Refresh of Source Material and Participants’ Training Plans
Include Testing Academy approach (testing novices)
Participants to run Exploratory Test sessions?
Encourage participants to have informal feedback sessions with each other
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