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Software quality, clearly explained.

Concise expertise from 17 years of consulting and training practice – the questions our clients ask most often, answered properly.

Test management

What is test management?

Tasks, risk-based approach, metrics and roles – and when external test management pays off.

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Certification

ISTQB®: Costs, Process, Preparation

Levels, concrete prices, exam format and the preparation that actually helps – from an accredited provider.

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Test automation

When does automation pay off?

The simple ROI calculation, the right candidates, typical mistakes – and realistic metrics.

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AI-assisted QA

AI in software testing

Use cases that deliver value, clear limits – and what the EU AI Act and GDPR mean for adoption.

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Role

What does a test manager do?

The role’s tasks, responsibility, required skills, certification and salary – explained concisely.

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Method

Risk-based testing

Prioritise test effort by risk – risk matrix, a 5-step approach and an example.

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Certification

ISTQB® or IREB®?

The difference between the certifications for testing and requirements engineering – and how they fit together.

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Method

Creating a test strategy

What to include, how to work risk-based and a 6-step guide.

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Template

The test plan

Content and structure per ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 (successor to IEEE 829) – with a practical outline as a template.

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Agile

Agile testing

Testing in Scrum & DevOps: whole-team approach, test pyramid, continuous testing and the tester's role.

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Glossary

Glossary A–Z

The key software testing and QA terms – clearly explained, from acceptance test to white-box.

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