Target Audience:
Software QA, testers, test managers.

Level: Just starting to Intermediate

What will you learn :

• How Software V&V Fits into SDLCs
• Effective Software Verification Techniques
• Six Different Types of Peer Reviews
• Effective Software Validation Techniques
• Testing Levels, Methods, Strategies, and Types
• Common Testing Problems and How to Avoid Them

Description:
The increasing demand for complex software coupled with stiff competition for experienced software engineers has put many companies in the uncomfortable position of having to trade off Quality against Time to Market. By applying proven Software Verification & Validation techniques, your organization can improve Quality and meet aggressive Time to Market goals. This one-day workshop can provide your staff with proven tools and techniques that can help save your organization time and money.

Outline:

• Economic Justification for Software V&V
• Overview of Software Development Lifecycle Models
• Overview of Software Verification Techniques
• Peer Review Process
• Practice Peer Review
• Overview of Software Validation Techniques
• Testing Levels, Methods, and Types
• Test Planning
• Testing Measures
• Common Testing Problems
• Action Plan

Prerequisites:
Some experience working in a QA group

Presenter:
Steven R. Rakitin, President
Software Quality Consulting, Inc. 

Steve has over 30 years experience as a software engineer and software quality manager. He frequently speaks on topics related to software development and software quality at conferences worldwide. He's published several papers on the subject of software quality and a written a book titled Software Verification & Validation for Practitioners and Managers. He works with clients who are interested in improving the predictability of their development processes and the quality of their products.