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Usability testing ensures new software, programmes and systems work exactly how they are supposed to. Testing combines the final stages of development with quality control measures. The skills necessary to formulate and conduct rigorous and successful tests are not necessarily restricted to those with strong IT backgrounds. There are a range of courses to develop even the most basic knowledge into advanced understanding.

Usability testing ensures new software, programmes and systems work exactly how they are supposed to. Testing combines the final stages of development with quality control measures. The skills necessary to formulate and conduct rigorous and successful tests are not necessarily restricted to those with strong IT backgrounds. There are a range of courses to develop even the most basic knowledge into advanced understanding.

Foundation training is tailored to the needs of developers, technical testers, user acceptance testers, test analysts, consultants and managers. Courses teach the skills necessary to perform basic effective testing, as well as an understanding of what testing can achieve. Modules include tutorials on the software development lifecycle (SDLC), static testing, design techniques, management and automated tools.

The second stage of advanced education is the Practitioner in Test Management certificate. Aimed at software developers and those looking for a move into test management, modules cover practice, techniques, tools and improvement. Examinations at this level are more complex to reflect the course content, objectives and the capabilities of students.

Examination is not always necessary on basic courses, as some simply provide foundation knowledge to progress to more advanced stages of training. That doesn't mean to say delegates leave empty handed. Attendance is proven with accredited, internationally recognised certification and the skills developed at this level form a sound basis for further education. Where examination is required to successfully pass the course, it is often via multiple choice assessments.

The standards for courses providing legitimate qualifications are laid out by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Formerly known as the British Computer Society, it is integral to the design of all courses, accrediting only those which fulfil strict criteria on outcomes, objectives and quality of teaching.