Workshop Objectives
 
The Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) certification establishes a worldwide standard for the assessment of the capabilities and competencies of software testing professionals that are working at, or soon will work at, the software testing management level. Acquiring the designation of Certified Manager of Software Testing (CMST) indicates a level of professional competence in both the principles and practices of software testing, demonstrating the skills and capabilities necessary to manage the software test function. CMST certification provides IT upper management a necessary tool to predict the likelihood of success of individuals applying for management level positions. The CMST certification provides the IT professional with an objective assessment of their management skills. The CMST program is directed by an independent Certification Board and administered by the Quality Assurance Institute (QAI). 

Program Outline
 
Day 1:

Course Introduction
• Familiarization with course material
• Expectation setting and clarifications

Skill Category 1: Software Testing Principles and Concepts
• Vocabulary on technical terms describing
• Testing Techniques
• Levels of Testing
• Testing different Types of Software
• Independent Testing
• Multiple roles of Software Testers
• Tester’s Workbench
• What is a Process?
• The “V” Concept of Testing

Skill Category 2: Building the Test Environment
• Knowledge of Test Process Selection and Analysis
• Management Support
• Test Work Processes
• Test Tools

Skill Category 3: Test Planning and Execution
• Test Planning and Execution
• Test Administration
• Test Supervision
• Test Leadership
• Managing Change

Skill Category 4: Communication and Relationships
• Risk Concepts and Vocabulary
• Risks Associated with Software Development
• Risks Associated with Software Testing
• Risk Analysis
• Risk Analysis Process
• Risk Management
• Prerequisites to Test Planning
• Create the Test Plan

Day 2:

Day 1 Recap
Skill Category 5: Executing the Test Plan
• Test Case Design
• Building Test Cases
• Test Coverage
• Performing Tests
• Recording Test Results
• Problem Deviation
• Problem Effect
• Problem Cause
• Use of Test Results
• Defect Management
• Defect Naming
• The Defect Management Process

Skill Category 6: Test Reporting Process
• Prerequisites to Test Reporting
• Test Tools used to Build Test Reports
• Test Tools used to Enhance Test Reporting
• Reporting Test Results

Skill Category 7 : User Acceptance Testing
• Acceptance Testing Concepts
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Acceptance Test Planning
• Acceptance Test Execution
• Execute the Acceptance Test Plan
• Acceptance Decision

Skill Category 8: Testing Software Developed by Contractors
• Challenges in Testing Acquired Software
• COTS Software Test Process
• Contracted Software Test Process
• Assure the Effectiveness of Contractual Relations

Day 3

Day 2 - Recap
Skill Category 9: Testing Internal Control
• Principles and Concepts of Internal Control
• Internal Control Models
• Testing Internal Controls
• Testing Security Controls

Skill Category 10: Testing New Technologies
• Risks Associated with New Technology
• Newer IT Technology that Impact Software Testing
• Testing the Effectiveness of Integrating New Technologies
• Determine the Process Maturity Level of the New Technology
• Test the Controls over Implementing the New Technology
• Test the Adequacy of Staff Skills to Use the Technology

Mock Tests – Part 1 & 2

Mock Tests – Part 3 & 4

Workshop Methodology
 
The course is a mix of case driven, instructor-led, and self paced learning, designed to enable participants learn, experiment and implement the concepts covered in CMST.

Audience Profile
 
The target audience for the CMST Exam are professionals who must meet one of four prerequisites:

• Any software testing professional who meets one of the following:
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college-level institution plus a minimum of four years experience in the software testing field, or
• An associate degree plus a minimum of six years of experience in the software testing field, or
• Eight years of experience in the software testing field

All candidates qualifying the pre-requisites specified for the CSTE Examination can take up this training

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