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Continuous Testing Foundation (CTF)
- Categories:
- Software and DevOps
- Level:
- Fundamentals
- Code:
- DOICDTE
- Exam:
- Yes - Included
Overview
This comprehensive course addresses testing in a DevOps environment and covers concepts such as the active use of test automation, testing earlier in the development cycle, and instilling testing skills in developers, quality assurance, security, and operational teams.
The course is relevant for every modern IT professional involved in defining or deploying a DevOps testing strategy for their organization, as test engineering is the backbone of DevOps and the primary key for successful DevOps pipeline to support digital transformation.
This certification positions learners to successfully complete the Continuous Testing Foundation exam.
Prerequisites
An understanding and knowledge of common DevOps terminology and concepts and related work experience are recommended.
What's included
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What is Virtual?
Live, instructor-led training delivered online
Interactive online sessions led by subject matter experts. Learners join live classes, take part in discussions, and complete practical exercises from any location, making it easy to fit collaborative learning into busy schedules.
If you prefer to connect to a course that is taking place in a physical classroom, you can choose our Remote Access option. .
Best for: Teams and individuals who want expert guidance, real-time collaboration, and flexible access.
What's included?
2 Days instructor led course
Exam included
Online exam voucher
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Learning outcomes
The learning objectives for CTF include a practical understanding of:
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The purpose, benefits, concepts, and vocabulary of DevOps testing
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How DevOps testing differs from other types of testing
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DevOps testing strategies, test management, and results analysis
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Strategies for selecting test tools and implementing test automation
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Integration of DevOps testing into Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery workflows
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How DevOps testers fit with a DevOps culture, organization, and roles
Course outline
Learner Materials
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Sixteen (16) hours of instructor-led training and exercise facilitation
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Digital Learner Manual (excellent post-class reference)
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Participation in exercises designed to apply concepts
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Sample documents, templates, tools and techniques
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Access to additional sources of information and communities
Certification Exam
Successfully passing (65%) the 90-minute examination, consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions, leads to the candidate’s designation as a certified DevOps Test Engineer (DTE). The certification is governed and maintained by the DevOps Institute.
The course fee includes the open book, online exam. Delegates will receive a voucher for this exam which they can sit, at their convenience, post course.
DevOps testing best practices
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DevOps Testing Terminology
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Culture changes
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Organization changes
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Process and team friction
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Motivation strategies
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Measuring Success
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Continuous Evolution
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Troubleshooting
What is the DevOps pipeline?
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DevOps Testing on the pipeline
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Test strategy choices
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Pre-Flight strategies
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Continuous Integration Testing
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System, Delivery and Customer Testing
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Test Environments
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Lab Management
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Topology orchestration
Test Automation Frameworks
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Test Tools
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Selection criterion
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Automated metrics
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Key concepts
Test Case Best Practices & Design Exercise
Test Suite Best Practices & Design Exercise
Principles of DevOps Management
DevOps Test Management Metrics
DevOps Management Tools
DevOps Test Results Analysis
Integrating DevOps Results Analysis
Test Management Exercise
Fictitious Product Test Requirements
Individual Exercise
Class discussion
Exam Preparation
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