Test Case Design – Methods & Techniques

After the completion of the course, the participants would be able to understand the basic concepts of test-case design, testware; and learn how to apply the various test-case design methods and techniques in black box and white box testing.

The course is a mix of case-driven, instructor-led, and self-paced learning, designed to enable participants learn, experiment and implement the concepts involving test-case design – Methods & Techniques. The participants will be presented with ample examples, exercises and case studies to understand and apply the concepts taught.

Module 1 – Introduction

Participants | Familiarization with course material | Familiarization with the protocols and timings | Expectation setting and clarifications

Module 2 -Introduction to Test Design

Introduction to Test ware | Test Case Basics | Need for Test Design | Evolution of Test Design Techniques | Benefits of using Test Design Techniques

Module 3 – Black Box Test Case Design

Basic concepts of Black Box Testing | Equivalence Class Partitioning | Boundary Value Analysis | Decision Tables | State Transition Based Testing | Orthogonal Arrays | All Pairs Technique

Module 4 – White Box Test Case Design

Basic concepts of White Box Testing | Types of White Box Testing | Techniques involved in Static White Box Testing (Desk Checking, Code Walkthrough, Formal Inspections) | Techniques involved in Structural White Box Testing (Control Flow / Coverage Testing, Basis Path Testing, Loop Testing, Data Flow Testing)

Module 5 – Case Studies & Exercises

Test Case Design | Test Coverage | Performing Tests  | Recording Test Results | Defect Management