Length: 2 days
This hands-on workshop by Tonex guides participants through the principles, practices, and frameworks for developing robust software safety test plans. The course provides practical insights into software safety testing methodologies, risk analysis, and compliance with industry standards. Participants will learn how to identify and mitigate software safety risks, design effective test cases, and establish test plans that align with organizational safety goals.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand software safety principles and standards.
- Develop comprehensive safety test plans for software applications.
- Conduct risk assessments for software safety.
- Design and implement effective test cases for safety-critical software.
- Learn best practices for documenting and tracking safety testing.
- Integrate safety test planning into the software development lifecycle.
Audience
This workshop is ideal for:
- Software testers and QA engineers
- Software developers in safety-critical industries
- Project managers overseeing software safety
- Compliance and regulatory specialists
- IT and software engineers interested in safety testing practices
Course Modules:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Software Safety Testing
- Introduction to Software Safety
- Understanding Safety-Critical Software
- Regulatory Requirements and Standards
- Basics of Software Risk Analysis
- Key Safety Testing Principles
- Overview of Safety Test Planning Process
Module 2: Risk Assessment and Safety Analysis
- Hazard Identification Techniques
- Fault Tree and Event Tree Analysis
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Quantifying Risk Levels
- Mitigation Strategies for Safety Risks
- Documentation of Risk Analysis
Module 3: Developing Safety Test Plans
- Goals and Scope of Safety Test Plans
- Identifying Safety-Critical Test Cases
- Establishing Test Environments
- Defining Pass/Fail Criteria
- Allocating Testing Resources
- Reviewing and Approving Test Plans
Module 4: Test Case Design for Safety
- Developing Safety-Centric Test Cases
- Boundary Value and Equivalence Partitioning
- Scenario-Based Testing Techniques
- Exploratory and Ad-Hoc Testing for Safety
- Test Data Management
- Analyzing Test Case Effectiveness
Module 5: Conducting Software Safety Tests
- Executing Safety Test Plans
- Monitoring and Recording Test Results
- Assessing Test Coverage and Completeness
- Handling Test Failures and Incidents
- Revising Test Cases Based on Findings
- Reporting Safety Test Results
Module 6: Post-Test Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
- Analyzing Safety Test Outcomes
- Lessons Learned and Best Practices
- Continuous Improvement in Safety Testing
- Updating Test Plans for Future Projects
- Tools for Safety Test Planning
- Compliance Audits and Final Documentation
Take the next step in mastering software safety testing! Join Tonex’s Software Safety Test Planning Workshop to enhance your skills in creating secure, compliant, and effective test plans for safety-critical software. Enroll now to advance your expertise in safety testing.