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Uncovering Hidden Findings in Testing

Build the competence to systematically uncover hidden defects and findings missed by scripted tests, using exploratory testing and experience-based techniques.

Practitioner2 days

Training profile

Target audience

Test specialists, QA engineers, developers, and business analysts involved in quality processes.

Outcomes

  • Designing and running charter-based exploratory testing sessions
  • Applying boundary value analysis and error guessing strategies
  • Performing root cause analysis on findings
  • Leveraging AI-assisted test case generation

Curriculum

  • Experience-based test techniques (ISTQB approach)
  • Exploratory testing: charters, timeboxes, and session management
  • Boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning
  • Error guessing and defect clustering
  • Persona- and scenario-based test design
  • Pair and mob testing practices
  • Findings reporting and root cause analysis
  • AI-assisted test design and automation opportunities