Essentials Meetup - What is Testing?

Essentials Manchester (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 Manchester 2020, the hosts and mentors are ready from our previous session and now it time for the teaching to commence!

Huge thanks to the N Brown Group for providing us with office space for all 12 meetups :) plus our additional sponsors whose details will be confirmed very soon!

Who Should Attend?

If you meet any of the following, Essentials Manchester 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.

Strike Rule

As this is free training we expect demand to be high, and for that reason, we are going to be operating a two-strike policy. If you RSVP twice and don't show, you'll be banned from attending the rest of Essentials Manchester 2020. This is firm, but RSVPing and not showing blocks an opportunity for someone else.

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

Future Essentials Meetup Dates

Tuesday 4th Feb, Monday 16th March, Tuesday 14th April, Tuesday 12th May, Tuesday 9th June, Tuesday 14th July, Tuesday 11th August, Tuesday 8th September, Tuesday 13th October, Tuesday 10th November, Monday 7th December.