Quality Assurance Comprehensive Program Schedule

Basic Course Review 
Introduction to various automated testing tools 
Types of Testing 
SDLC, JAD 
N Tier Architecture 
Build
Project Status 
Testing Fundamentals 
Debugging 
Defect tracking 
Importance of Testing 
Duties of a Tester 
WEEK 2 Test Plan, Test Cases and Test Scenarios 
Traceability Matrix
Turnover document
Sample Test Cases  Introduction to Data Warehouse Testing and different types of files Quality Center Theory & Practicals
Writing Test plan and Test cases in QC and their execution 
Analyze Results
Change Control Form
Analyze Project Progress Report 
Track Defects
Report Defects

WEEK 3

Winrunner

Win Runner Theory
Winrunner Architecture
Addins
Testing Process 
Recording and Playback 
Types of Recording Modes
Run Modes 

WEEK 4

WinRunner
Introduction to Synchronization 
Add Synchronization points
Error Handling
Introduction to Bitmaps and GUI Checkpoints  Verifying Text 
Function Generator
Batch Testing 
Debugging 
Reporting Results

WEEK5
QTP

Why Quick Test Pro?
Addins
Quick Test Components
Data Table
Object Repository 
Record and Play back
Running a test 
Synchronization 

WEEK 6

QTP

Object Spy
Parameterization
creating different check points 
Run Time values
Debugging steps
Reporting Results

WEEK 7

Introduction to Load Testing 
Load Runner Architecture 

WEEK 8
SQL
Introduction to SQL
Imp SQL commands
Hands on SQL

Week9, Week 10, Week 11 & Week 12

Project Work:

• Project Assignment -------------------------------------------------------------- 48 hours                           
•  Prepare Test Plan and Test Cases based on the BRD. Write all test cases in Quality Center and execute them in the Test Lab and Track Defects. ---------à 32 hours

Week 13 & Week 14                                                          

2)  Automation: ---------------------------------------------à 16 hours

• Creating an Order – Recording modes
• Sending Fax by opening an existing order – Analog Recording
• Adding Synchronization Points to a script
• Adding Synchronization points to an existing  script  using debug steps
• Synchronization Points on bitmaps
• Finding properties of objects and windows with help of GUI spy / Object Spy
• Verifying Object and window  properties by issuing different kinds of  checkpoints
• Conditional Statement
• Text Verification
• Expressions
• Functions
•  Run Time Values
•  Batch Testing
• Data Driven Testing / Parameterization – Web Application Testing

Week 15:

Sample Resumes 
Roll over topics 
Job opportunities in QA Testing 
Questions and Answers

Attendance
Good Attendance is imperative in order to keep up with your classes and to maintain good standing in school.  Since this institution is a business college, we encourage students to always conduct themselves in a professional manner and develop a positive attitude toward consistent attendance that can be carried with them in to the business community.  Absences should be documented in writing upon the first day of return.

Assignments/Projects/Exams
All school work activities/exercises and reading assignments are to be done as per instructors orders, and will be due upon request.  All tests are timed and must be completed within the specified time given.

• Make up work will be accepted, without penalty, with and excused absence.
• A grade of no more than 90% will be given for all work that is one day late.
• No work will be accepted after 3 days late and a grade of 0% will be assigned.
• Exams may only be made up the day of return from an excused absence with a grade of no more than 90% given.

Grading Scale:
  Average%                            Grade
90 – 100                                     A
80 – 89                                       B
70 – 79                                       C
60 – 69                                       D
Below 60                                    F

Grades are based on the following:
25%= Attendance and Participation
25%= Assignments
25%= Test
25%= Final Exam

Career Assistance

• Producing a professional resume
• Effective interview techniques
• The best interview answer styles
• Questions to ask an employer during an interview
• Professional networking opportunities
• Job search
• Job Fairs

Student Surveys
Students are given an evaluation survey at the conclusion of the each class, and asked to provide constructive feedback.

The following is tentative and subject to change any changes will be announced in class. Students are held responsible for any changes announced in class.

NOTE: The above is subject to change, any changes will be announced in class. Students are held responsible for any changes announced in class.