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Training Courses

NEW! Applied Agile Testing

This 2-day course covers the concepts, methodologies, and implementation of testing software in an Agile environment. Students will learn the key differences between traditional testing and agile testing from the planning stage through the implementation stage. We will examine the challenges and strategies of how to test effectively within short sprints. Students will understand ways to implement test strategies that increase efficiency. The course will be run as a mini-Scrum project to provide the student a hands-on learning experience. Students receive a ProtoTest Training Certification. The course is taught by senior consultants who are Scrum Masters and ASTQB certified testers.  Click here for more detailed information.

Scheduled Dates for 2010 (all in Denver, CO)

  • April 15 - 16
  • July 29 - 30
  • November 11 – 12

 Intended Audience

  • Quality Assurance (QA) / Test Managers
  • Test Automation Engineers
  • Product/Project Managers
  • Software Developers
  • Scrum Masters
  • Business Analysts

 Prerequisites

  • A basic understanding of software QA and test.    

Base course price is $1,295. Private on-site courses are available for class sizes of 6 or more. For course outline, discount offers and terms or to register, contact us at training@prototest.com.  Or you can also register on-line at www.agileu.org.

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Fundamentals of Software Testing (FOST) – Get ASTQB Certified!

This 3-day course is designed for professionals who want to build or enhance their knowledge of Quality Assurance and testing. After covering the key objectives and benefits of process for testing, students will be equipped to create an effective test strategy and plan. The test development portion of the course will dissect the techniques to implement your test plan. Finally, the student will learn about specialized tests, defect management, test tools and test metrics. Students receive a workbook including labs, examples, and glossary and a ProtoTest Training Certificate.

Become a Certified Tester!

The American Software Qualifications Testing Board (ASTQB) Certification can also be obtained by taking and passing the ASTQB Certification – Foundation Level Exam at the end of the course. The exam and certification are optional. FOST is taught by senior consultants who are ASTQB certified testers and Scrum Masters.   Click here for more detailed information.

FOST is available in a public, open-enrollment format (see schedule) and as a private on-site class. Discounts are available for multiple enrollments, early enrollment, and referrals.

Scheduled Dates

*** NEW Virtual On-line Courses – 2010 ***

  •   May 19 - 21

 Denver Live Courses – 2010

  • April 6 - 8
  • July 20 - 22
  • November 2 – 4 

Intended Audience 

  Primary: New, junior, and mid-level testers 

  Secondary:

  • All level of Test Managers
  • Developers
  • Business Analysts
  • Product and Project Managers

Course Level: beginning and intermediate

Course Prerequisites: 

  •  Required: Familiarity with the software development life cycle
  •  Recommended: Familiarity with software testing and quality assurance processes

Base course price is $1,700. If you choose to take the ASTQB Exam, add $250. Contact ProtoTest at training@prototest.com for information on discounts or to register.

 

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