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FMEA FOR SOFTWARE TESTING | Risk Analysis & Quality Assurance
York ITEST & Consulting Ltd

Identify, assess and prioritise software risks using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Summary

Price
£49.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
18 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free

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Overview

Learn how to apply Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to software testing and identify potential failures before they affect users or business operations.

This focused online course introduces the FMEA methodology and demonstrates how software testing and quality assurance professionals can use it to evaluate risk, prioritise testing activity and support more reliable software development.

You will explore severity, occurrence and detection ratings, calculate the Risk Priority Number and learn how to review and reassess risks throughout the testing process.

Training on FMEA in software testing is of great importance for the following reasons:

Improving risk management skills: Risk management is crucial in software testing processes. The FMEA course equips participants with the skills to identify, analyze, and manage potential risks. It enables testers to prioritize their testing efforts on critical areas, thus providing proactive risk management.

High-Quality Software Development: This course enables us to conduct software development tests more effectively. By learning the analysis methods of FMEA, we have the opportunity to identify weaknesses in the design or implementation phase of the software at an early stage. This helps us improve the quality and reliability of the software, enabling us to develop more robust and high-quality products.

Compliance with Industry Standards: Many industries specify that implementing risk management techniques like FMEA is a requirement. Therefore, the FMEA course is an important step for compliance with industry standards. Taking FMEA training can help software testers understand and fulfil these compliance requirements.

Cost Reduction: By using FMEA to identify and manage risks proactively, companies can avoid costs associated with post-release bug fixes, customer support expenses, and reputation damage.

Career Development and Advancement: This course can contribute to participants' career development by enhancing their skills.

In general, integrating FMEA into software testing training provides testers with fundamental techniques for effectively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks, leading to higher-quality software products and improved customer satisfaction.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 18 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)

Duration: 0h and 58m

    • 1: Introduction 00:31

    • 2: What is a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis 00:18
    • 3: FMEA in Software Testing. 01:28

    • 4: 3-The Importance and Basic Principles of FMEA 05:02
    • 5: 4- History of FMEA 00:54
    • 6: 5- Benefits of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) in software testing 06:28

    • 7: 6- Types of FMEA 03:26

    • 8: 7- Stages of FMEA 02:14
    • 9: 7.1- Process Identification 00:57
    • 10: 7.2- Team Formation 02:59
    • 11: 7.3- Definition of Functions and requirements 04:47
    • 12: 7.4- Determination of Risk Categories and Risk Definition 06:12
    • 13: 7.5- Identified risks are evaluated and scaled by relevant individuals 06:27
    • 14: 7.5.1 Severity 05:56
    • 15: 7.5.2 Occurrence 02:22
    • 16: 7.5.3 Detection 03:14
    • 17: 7.6- Risk Priority Number (RPN) 03:22
    • 18: 7.7 Review and Reevaluate the RPN 01:15

Description

By completing this course, learners will understand how to:

  • Explain the purpose and principles of FMEA

  • Recognise different types of FMEA

  • Identify potential software failure modes

  • Define and categorise software risks

  • Evaluate severity, occurrence and detection

  • Calculate the Risk Priority Number

  • Prioritise testing around higher-risk areas

  • Review and reassess risks following corrective action

  • Use FMEA to support software quality and risk management

Who is this course for?

This course is particularly suitable for:

  • Software testers and test analysts

  • Quality assurance professionals

  • Test managers and QA leads

  • Software developers

  • Business and systems analysts

  • Project and product managers

  • Risk and compliance professionals

  • Anyone responsible for software quality or risk-based testing

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Additionally, this training will benefit individuals looking to add risk analysis to their professional careers.

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