Test Planning

Test Planning is a critical aspect of the software development lifecycle, aimed at controlling and managing the testing process. It includes defining the testing approach and preparing for expected test activities. Coursera's Test Planning catalogue will help you understand the importance of test planning in achieving software quality. You'll learn to formulate test strategies, create detailed test plans, determine resource requirements, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and effectively schedule test activities. You will also understand the role of test planning in different types of testing like functional, performance, and security testing. This skill is instrumental for roles such as software testers, QA analysts, test managers, and anyone involved in the software testing process.