After this training, you will:
- Grasp the fundamental principles of inspections and the most prevalent review methods
- Master the inspection process, including role assignment, entry and exit criteria, and the Perspective-Based Reading technique
- Understand the moderator’s responsibilities throughout the review process
- Lead inspection meetings and provide support to participants as a moderator
- Develop a strategy and craft a Master Review Plan
- Implement reviews and inspections within an organization
- Identify critical success factors and potential pitfalls in implementing reviews and inspections
- Use metrics to manage and enhance the inspection process
- Learn various rules, tips, and tools for all participants in the review process
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases
Prevent Errors with Reviews and Inspections
Errors are an inevitable part of the software development process. However, catching these errors early can save your organization significant time and resources. Reviews and inspections are powerful tools that not only detect errors but also prevent their recurrence. This training aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage reviews and inspections effectively.
Who should attend this training?
This training is designed for professionals actively engaged in software development or testing who are keen to enhance their efficiency.
Roles of participants in their organization
This training is ideal for:
- Developers and users involved in aligning customers and suppliers of information systems and software products
- Project managers, test managers, and consultants seeking to offer more effective guidance and advice to projects
- Software coaches, testers, and developers aiming to improve communication and collaboration within a project
Prior knowledge or training
No specific prerequisites are required.
Structure of this training
This comprehensive two-day course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights in the field of reviews and inspections. Drawing on the methods of Michael Fagan and Tom Gilb, as well as the practical experiences of Improve Quality Services, this course will equip you with the skills to participate in and lead reviews and inspections effectively and efficiently.
Course outline
Day 1:
Introduction
- Types of reviews
- What is different in inspections?
- What can be inspected?
- The context of inspections
Planning & Kick-off
- Entry criteria
- Assigning roles
- Sampling
- Moderator’s tasks
Preparation
- Individual checking rate
- Perspective-Based Reading
- Rules and assessment
- The importance of checklists
Inspection meetings
- Rules for participants
- Why no discussion?
- Discussion meeting
- Causal Analysis
Day 2:
Meeting Skills
- How to lead a meeting?
- What can I improve?
- People issues
Rework, Follow-up & Exit
- Fixing errors
- The follow-up process
- Exit criteria in practice
- Moderator’s tasks
Master Review Plan
- Strategy
- Review objectives
- Creating a master review plan
Implementation
- How to get started?
- Data analysis and feedback
Conclusion
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
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.
