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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to AI in QA

  • Defining Artificial Intelligence.
  • Distinguishing between Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Rule-based Systems.
  • The evolution of software testing through AI integration.
  • Key advantages and challenges associated with AI in QA.

Data and ML Fundamentals for Testers

  • Differentiating between structured and unstructured data.
  • Understanding features, labels, and training datasets.
  • Exploring supervised and unsupervised learning models.
  • Introductory insights into model evaluation metrics (accuracy, precision, recall, etc.).
  • Examining real-world QA datasets.

AI Applications in QA

  • Generating test cases powered by AI.
  • Utilizing ML for defect prediction.
  • Optimizing test prioritization and risk-based testing.
  • Employing computer vision for visual testing.
  • Performing log analysis and anomaly detection.
  • Leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) for test scripting.

AI Tools for QA

  • Overview of AI-enabled QA platforms.
  • Utilizing open-source libraries (e.g., Python, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras) to build QA prototypes.
  • Introduction to LLMs in the context of test automation.
  • Constructing a basic AI model to forecast test failures.

Embedding AI into QA Workflows

  • Assessing the AI-readiness of existing QA processes.
  • Integrating AI with continuous integration: embedding intelligence into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Designing intelligent and adaptive test suites.
  • Managing AI model drift and retraining cycles.
  • Navigating ethical considerations in AI-powered testing.

Practical Labs and Capstone Project

  • Lab 1: Automating test case generation using AI.
  • Lab 2: Constructing a defect prediction model based on historical test data.
  • Lab 3: Utilizing an LLM to review and optimize test scripts.
  • Capstone: Comprehensive implementation of an AI-powered testing pipeline.

Requirements

Prospective participants should meet the following expectations:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in software testing or QA positions.
  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, and Cypress.
  • Fundamental programming knowledge, ideally in Python or JavaScript.
  • Working experience with version control and CI/CD tools like Git and Jenkins.
  • No previous background in AI/ML is necessary, although a curious mindset and readiness to experiment are highly valued.

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