Using Test Metrics to Influence Project Behavior

Course Description

How to organize and display all of your software development data can be overwhelming to some, while others think they may be using the most effective strategies without really being sure. This course will guide you through a substantial list of measurement and quantitative techniques and teach you how to use them most effectively in software development. You will be introduced to the fundamental principles and value of measurements and techniques, learn what is out there and best for your practice and how to maintain ongoing monitoring, control and data-driven improvement of test processes. Learn with experienced instructors and take home your own “template” so you can directly apply these methods to improve your software development.

Duration

2 day(s)

Time

9 - 5 pm

Price

$1,500

Labs

Exercises will be used throughout the course to reinforce test metrics concepts and how they can influence project behavior.

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

The Value of Measurements and Quantitative Techniques

Influencing the Test Project

Prioritization

Accuracy: Resource and Time Estimation

Influencing the Development Project

Root Cause Analysis

Defect Prevention

Influencing Management

Accurate Status Reporting

Risk Assessment and Management

Fundamental Principles of Measurement and Analysis

Typical System Test Lifecycles

Typical System Test Projects

Product Measurements

Test Process Measurements

Review of Fundamental Quantitative Techniques

Identifying and Managing Test Data

Prioritization

Categorization

Collection

Selecting and Applying Statistical Techniques Averages

Variances

Six-Sigma

X Run Chart

X Control Chart

X Moving R Chart

X Bar R Chart

U Chart

C Chart

Z Chart

X Bar S Chart

P Chart

NP Chart

What to Use When?

Principles for the Display of Data

Identify Your Audience

Choosing a High Impact Visual Display

Effectively Communicating the Message

Sustaining a Practical Measurement Focus

Ongoing Monitoring, Control, and Data-Driven Improvement of Test Processes