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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

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