LRC Course

LRC Course
Introduction to Localisation Test Automation

Outline

This is a two day hands-on course that focuses on Segue’s SilkTest automated testing tool with Quality Automation’s Localisation Methodology to successfully test a localised windows application.

Following Quality Automation’s localisation testing methodology, the course content includes,

Understanding the benefits of test automation;

Automated testing fundamentals;

Understanding the components – SilkTest;

Creating the test frame;

Generating the test plan and testcases;

Localising the test frame;

The products utilised include Segue’s SilkTest and QA Organiser.

To see the course syllabus in more detail, click here.

Objectives

Following successful completion of the course, attendees will,

understand the benefits of using test automation;

gain proficiency in the use of SilkTest;

have hands-on experience of creating reusable language independent automated tests;

gain an insight into managing test automation for a localisation project;

Audience

This course is intended for beginner and immediate users of Silk Test. Testing experience with GUI or web applications is not required, but may be helpful.

The course is primarily aimed at,

Localisation Managers who wish to get a deeper insight into test automation. Those who wish to understand the benefits and the implementation of test automation within the localisation process.

Localisation Test Engineers who wish to further their existing skills to incorporate test automation tools. The course provides a good introduction to Segue’s SilkTest functional testing tool and highlights best practices within the localisation process.

Automation Engineers who wish to deepen their knowledge of testing within the localisation industry. The course focuses on the typical UI errors that occur during the localisation process.

Tutors

John O’Neill (Quality Automation Ltd.)

Charlie McGrory (Quality Automation Ltd.)

Date & Venue

7-8 September 2000

Localisation Research Centre (LRC)
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland

Registration and Fees

Course fee: Ł800 (Ł695 for LRC subscribers). Course fees will have to be received by the LRC on or before 4 September 2000. Please register using the LRC Course registration form.

Accommodation and Transport

The University of Limerick provides on campus accommodation during September in Killmurry Village for professionals. Please note: the prices displayed on the web site of the University refer only to students during the academic year. For further enquiries about accommodation, contact Mr Michael Gaynor (village manager) at 061-202081.

There are also nearby hotels and guesthouses.

To see transport information, click here.