Maximizing ROI in Software Testing

Course Description

How can you maximize your Return On Investment (ROI) for software testing when you’re not even sure how to measure it? Software testing is a critical expense for companies yet its effectiveness and accuracy are often difficult to calculate. This intensive two day course will teach you concrete methods for maximizing your ROI in Software Testing.

COURSE BENEFITS

Learn what obstacles stand in the way of improving ROI and how to overcome them.

Master both traditional and alternative calculations to help you measure your ROI.

Know how to evaluate and maximize both improved existing and alternative test strategies.

Take home your own “template” to use when you’re back in your real work place.

Leave this course with the tools and skills needed to assure you’re getting the absolute best return on investment for your software testing efforts.

Duration

2 day(s)

Time

9 - 5 pm

Price

$1,500

Labs

Exercises will be used throughout the course to reinforce ROI concepts.

Intended Audience

Any one involved in the Testing Lifecycle or Software Development will benefit from this innovative and practical course. This course is perfect it you are a Project Manager, IT Manager, Leader of Systems projects or teams, Business Systems Analyst, Designer or Developer.

Prerequisites

Experience in the testing field and development lifecycle.

Outline

Introduction to Measuring ROI

Calculating the Cost of Testing

Calculating the Benefits of Testing

Traditional and Alternative Calculations for ROI

Elements that Drive the Cost

Software Quality Systems

Peer Reviews

Inspections

Unit Testing

System Testing

Elements that Effect the Benefits

End-User Perspective

Customer Perspective

Marketing Perspective

Developer Perspective

Executive Perspective

Obstacles to Improving ROI

Unplanned Test Activities

Excessively Manual Test Processes

Inefficient Testing

Poorly Prioritized Testing

Product Not Ready for Testing

Ongoing Loss of Test Personnel

Assessing Your Current Test Approach

Baselining Your Test Process

Core Test Processes

Evaluating Test Effectiveness

Evaluating Test Efficiency

Ongoing Monitoring of Test Processes

Test Cost Classification Schemes

Test Benefit Classification Schemes

Improving Benefit from Test Processes

Benefits to New Adopters

Benefits to Power Users

Benefits to Engineering Groups

Benefits to Executive Management

Evaluating Improved Alternative

Test Strategies

Identifying Alternatives

Conducting Trade-off Analysis

Prioritizing Options

Strategy Selection

ROI-Focused Incremental

Improvement of Test Processes

Test Process Risk Management

Maximizing ROI in Software Testing