Whether you are a (business) analyst, developer, tester or stakeholder in software development, you know how crucial it is to have clear and precise requirements to build the right software for your customer. You also know that this software must meet high quality requirements. In this masterclass you will learn how to achieve both aspects by implementing BDD in your organization.  

 The program covers a wide range of topics such as BDD, Impact Mapping, Event Storming, Example Mapping, Specification by Example, Test Automation, Testing, Requirements engineering, change management and coaching/facilitating teams within a BDD transition.  

 We provide a sound theoretical framework, which is enriched with constructive discussions and demonstrations of tools and techniques that you can use in various situations. Our focus is on real, practical applications. Thanks to the guidance of our experienced BDD-coaches, you can kick-start your career as a BDD architect/specialist. 

Who is the training intended for?  

Do you recognize yourself in the following: You are enthusiastic about BDD and want to take the lead in implementing this approach within your organization, but have difficulty convincing people of the added value of BDD and/or encounter a lot of misunderstanding about what exactly BDD is?  

This training is suitable for you if you want to take the lead in your organization to succesfully embed the BDD approach. You want to guide the teams in your organization to create the right software faster by drawing up good Agile Requirements/specifications and (automatically) testing the resulting software.  

Roles of participants in their organization

This training is meant for anyone who works in a software development environment:

• (Business) Analyst
• Requirements Engineer
• Tester
• Scrum master
• Agile Consultant/coach

Prior knowledge or training

• You are familiar with the concepts of BDD and Specification By Example. For example, by following the CARE training
•  You have been working in a software development environment for several years and know what analysis and testing activities entail   
•  You know and understand the Agile mentality: There is a focus on delivering value in short cycles through collaboration 

Structure of this master class

The program lasts 5 months with an average of 1 day of training/coaching every 2-3 weeks. Everyone in the class is expected to actively work with BDD and its principles during this period. The masterclass consists of 7 days with classroom meetings and a final assignment. A total of approximately 80 hours of self-study is required. 

Topics

On most of the program days, 2 different topics will be covered. In addition, there is regular time for intervision. 

More information about the exact content of the program will follow.

Possibilities in-house training

Improve provides this training in-house and tailored to your specific situation and needs upon request. For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@improveqs.nl

Training information

• Location: Classroom training in Eindhoven + coaching on location(s) of participants
• Start date is January 27, completion on June 9, 2025 (twelve live days)
• Price: € 9.800, including exam costs, excluding VAT
• Includes coffee, tea, lunch and training material
• After the masterclass, 3 months of free e-Coaching is included

For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@improveqs.nl

Improve also offers bespoke in-house training tailored to your specific requirements and needs upon request.

Your teachers are experienced trainers from Improve and various guest speakers, like: 

• Paul Brouwers 
• Kaspar van Dam 
• Piet de Roo 
• Johan van Berkel 
• Pieter Withaar 
• Jennek Geels