Business Analyst: Software Testing Processes & Techniques

Reduce project bugs with repeatable testing processes. Learn to create test cases, scenarios, track defects, & more!

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Business Analyst: Software Testing Processes & Techniques
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What you will learn

Understand the role of a Business Analyst during software testing

Gain the practical knowledge to successfully guide a project through the phases of testing

Ability to create an intuitive test workbook using The BA Guide's test workbook template

Be able to write test cases and test scenarios to help ensure the end product meets the business requirements

Description

FILL THE INCREASING DEMAND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE FOR BUSINESS ANALYSTS WHO CAN EFFICIENTLY AND ACCURATELY RUN SOFTWARE TESTS

Bolster your resume and increase your chances of getting hired by learning how to create test cases, track defects, reduce bugs, and fill your software testing knowledge gap.

An increasing amount of organizations are expecting more from their Business Analysts.

Nowadays it’s not enough that a Business Analyst can elicit and document requirements – companies also need someone who’s going to be able to assist with (or even run on their own) efficient and accurate testing.

This course will teach you the fundamental, repeatable, testing processes and techniques (using real-world examples) that organizations are now asking you to know and understand.

Course enrollment grants you lifetime access, with no expiration, to all the course lectures, activities, handouts, and quizzes. In addition, you’ll also receive 1-on-1 support for any questions or uncertainties that come up. And this all comes with a money-back guarantee. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.


What does the course cover?

This course will give you practical, hands-on knowledge that you can utilize immediately to make your projects more successful by showing you the proper way to test software. It will cover the following sections in detail:

  • Software Testing Basics – This section will summarize exactly what software testing is and why you utilize it.

  • Testing Documentation – How to create documents that can track what needs to be tested, be used as a guide to complete that testing, and can document issues as they’re identified.

  • Defect Tracking – Learn how to go about logging identified bugs, issues, and defects so you can track and manage them - as well as ensure they get completed and fixed.

  • 8 Steps to Successful Testing –This part of the course will give you a repeatable step-by-step process and a hands-on practical application of how to ensure your software testing is successful.

  • Final Testing Activity – Here we’ll tie together everything you’ve learned in the course and put your newfound skills and knowledge to use.


What’s included in the course?

  • High-Quality Video Lectures explain the complex terms and confusing jargon to ensure you get a concrete understanding of the concepts being discussed.

  • Downloadable Handouts enhance your understanding of the topics further.

  • Quizzes and activities validate your learning and increase information retention as well as understanding.

  • 1-on-1 Instructor Support means that any confusion or questions you have can be addressed and cleared up easily (no more frantically googling trying to figure out what your course instructor means).

  • Lifetime Access with NO Expiration so you can learn at your own pace and come back at any time you feel unsure or are in need of a refresher.


The BA Guide’s TEACH, SHOW, DO technique

This course makes use of The BA Guide’s TEACH, SHOW, DO technique – a method I’ve developed over my years of experience in the industry training and managing Business Analysts. This technique will help ensure you with total comprehension of the topic at hand and maximum information retention long after the course is finished.

  • TEACH – You first learn the concept, in detail, from the ground up. But I won’t simply teach you the concept in isolation – you’ll learn HOW and WHEN to use it too.

  • SHOW – Once you fully understand the concept, we enhance that by walking you step-by-step through real-world examples – so you can see exactly how the concept would pan out if you were to apply it in the real world.

  • DO – Firmly cement everything you’ve learned so far and put your new knowledge to the test by completing the included activities and quizzes. Validate you’ve fully understood the concept and greatly increase your ability to retain the information you’ve learned.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn” – Benjamin Franklin


Just ask the students who’ve already taken this course:

" Easy to understand chunks of material and super helpful templates. I'm delving into creating more organized test plans and documentation and this is the perfect jumping off point.” - Suzann

“The course is perfect for a beginner.” – Osarugue

“I've been a software tester for several years and wish I would have had this course offered to me a long time ago. I'm going to recommend this course to all other testers on my project who have not already taken it.” – John



What bonuses are included?

And of course, anyone who has studied one of my courses before will know, it simply wouldn’t be a course by The BA Guide if I didn’t include some value-packed bonus material!

  • A Test Workbook Template – so you can effectively and efficiently create and execute test cases and test scenarios, long after you’ve completed the course.

  • A step-by-step guide to creating a custom defect tracker in SharePoint.

In addition to all the tools you’ll need to gain a deeper understanding of process flowchart mapping, you’ll also get a foot into the industry by way of an industry expert

I’m not just the instructor who wrote this course, I will also act as both a resource and a mentor to guide you to a long and rewarding career in Business Analysis!


Why should I enroll?

If you’re an aspiring Business Analyst these skills will give your resume a huge boost as well as provide you with the knowledge to confidently answer any related interview questions.

For current Business Analysts, these skills will result in more successful projects as you’ll be able to reduce bugs and assist and run your own software tests – showing your organizations just how much value they are getting out of you.

Finally, I believe in respecting my students’ time – and I want to teach you what you need to know to successfully utilize these models without bogging you down in unnecessary details or theory. That’s why the software testing processes taught in this course are taught with no fluff added.


Still not convinced?

"An educative and enlightening course, the instructor's explanation of each process was clear, precise and well understood.” - Fredrick

“Very good step by step tutorial! I able to implement it at work straight away!” – Lydia


And if you’re still not sure – here’s my promise to you:

This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee! That means, if you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, I’ll give you a refund – no questions asked!

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to use the skills and techniques you’ve learned to run your own tests processes accurately and efficiently.

So, if you’re ready to become the kind of multi-skilled Business Analyst that organizations are increasingly looking for, then enroll today and start learning the fundamental software testing processes and techniques you need.​

Content

Welcome to the Course!

Course Introduction
IMPORTANT LINKS - Please review and bookmark
Udemy Review System
Course Downloads

Introduction to Software Testing

What is software testing?
Verification vs Validation
Why is it important?
Goals of Software Testing
When does testing happen?
Software Testing Phases

Testing Documentation

Quality Plan
Test Workbook
Test Cases
Test Scenarios
Concept of Traceability
Test Workbook Practical Walkthrough

Defect Management

Defect Management Basics
Defect Management with Excel
Defect Management with SharePoint (Part 1): Introduction
Defect Management with SharePoint (Part 2): Demo
Defect Management with SharePoint (Part 3): Creation
Defect Management with SharePoint (Part 4): Roll Out and Best Practices

Let's Put It All Together

8 Steps to Successful Testing Introduction
8 Steps to Successful Testing Breakdown
Final Activity - Introduction
Final Activity - Requirements Review
Final Activity - Test Case Creation
Final Activity - Test Case Review
Final Activity - Test Case Execution
Final Activity - Student Activity

Bonus Section

Bonus Lecture: What's Next?

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Reviews

Wesaal
September 26, 2023
This was a good intro into software testing as a business analyst. It explained a lot of concepts and why and how things are done. I thought it might have a little more explanation of what the actual testing might look like but this seems to be a higher level concept class.
Pritam
September 25, 2023
This is very good for people who are new as BA. Thank you for that as I am new in BA role. Only suggestion would be to add 2-3 lectures on JIRA/equivalent tool, and briefly describe the similarity/dissimilarity between traditional way of making test cases/bugs/test scenarios and JIRA.
Mbali
September 6, 2023
I'm learning a lot about software testing, and I know the knowledge that I'm getting is going to apply to my current role as a tester.
Vilija
July 27, 2023
It was good to know the principles of testing, roles of the team and how testing had been performed many years ago. Rest of the course was unnecessary time wasting.
Hasan
July 13, 2023
Course is great so far, i love the examples showing the importance of testing and what can happen if testing isn't properly performed.
Joana
June 16, 2023
The course is a little outdated, we are in 2023 and the course is from 2016, the interfaces used are no longer exactly the same, which makes the course less interesting. It's a little repetitive, and for me it was a little confusing, I couldn't understand everything clearly.
Ugo
May 12, 2023
All concepts explanation were very clear. The instructor knew to present content in a greatful manner!!!
Irene
March 8, 2023
This was a good intro into software testing as a business analyst. It explained a lot of concepts and why and how things are done. I thought it might have a little more explanation of what the actual testing might look like but this seems to be a higher level concept class.
Liesbet
December 29, 2022
Verry basic intro, but I find the main problem that the suggested tools and methods are somewhat outdated. No mentioning of Agile or how to test agile (without losing the whole picture inside) so for me it is the most underwhelming course I took of Jeremy
Kim
December 14, 2022
This is an amazing course because I have been a business analyst for several years; however, most large corporations expect the business analyst to be consistent and have a broad basic knowledge of this role. This course is helping me to maintain my knowledge and create a second career in banking.
Abiodun
December 6, 2022
I am new to software testing, but I can tell you so far, I am clearly understanding the basics of this IT area. Very straightforward and easy to understand. It's not rocket science!!
Nikki
November 22, 2022
Great practical introduction that will be helpful for those learning about the software testing process for the first time
Jose
November 13, 2022
Normally a good instruction guide should have screenshots. Words can be misunderstood. An image is worth a thousand words. If testers only have text, there will be misunderstandings and bogus test outcomes, making the entire test useless or unreliable. There is no place for screenshots or graphical instructions in that Excel Sheet in Section 3.
Youssef
November 6, 2022
There is no conceptual explanation of the test case, requirement, and test scenarios and what could be the relationships between them. No clear examples were used. Instead, it is all about template walkthrough which adds zero value.
Nathalie
October 24, 2022
+++++A lot of details and exemples in profesionnal context. Definitely in line with the goal of this topic+++++

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