Essentials Meetup - What is Testing?

Essentials Cambridge (formerly the Software Testing Clinic) is here! For those new to Essentials Meetups, these are free meetups, providing training for those looking to get into software testing as well as those already here looking to upskill and cement existing knowledge.

This is our first student session of Essentials Cambridge 2020, the hosts and mentors are ready from our previous session and now it time for the teaching to commence!

Huge thanks to DisplayLink for providing us with a fantastic new space to host you all!

Who Should Attend?

If you meet any of the following, Essentials Cambridge is for you:

• Looking to start a career in Software Testing
• In the early stages of your software testing career and looking to expand your knowledge
• Getting started in testing and no budget for formal training
• Well established in your software testing career and keen to go back to basics, refresh and share your knowledge
• Desire to do some hands-on learning and challenge yourself in the testing space
• Mentors who want to mentor students on this topic

What We’ll Cover

Our student sessions start with the all-important topic that frames the whole of the Essential Syllabus, "What is Testing?"

Want a bit of a head start? Check out this awesome video available on the dojo: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/dojo/series/99-second-introductions-from-software-testing-clinic/lessons/99-second-introduction-to-testing

Learning outcomes:

• Explore different definitions of software testing
• List reasons why we do software testing
• Critique misconceptions about software testing

Food and soft drinks will be provided.

What is Essentials?

Essentials is an initiative from the Ministry of Testing that was created to provide individuals with the opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills in software testing. Delivered through community-led training using modern blended learning techniques to create the next generation of quality-focused teams.

Code of Conduct

As this is a Ministry of Testing event, the event and attendees will adhere to the MoT Code of Conduct - https://www.ministryoftesting.com/code-of-conduct