Professional training – Test Engineering and Quality Assurance

Exploratory Testing

Exploratory Testing in 6 focused hours: Test charters, Session-based test management and Heuristics and mnemonics – practical, with exercises and templates for your daily work.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Beginner
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“Exploratory Testing” is a compact live course in the field of Test Engineering and Quality Assurance. It centres on Test charters, Session-based test management and Heuristics and mnemonics – explained with realistic examples and deepened in exercises you can transfer straight to your daily work.

Good software is not created by testing at the end but by quality assurance throughout the development process. Our test engineering courses teach methodology, tools and automation to testers, developers and test managers. You learn to design test cases systematically, assess risks and run tests reliably in CI/CD pipelines. Exploratory Testing is a one-day workshop: compact theory followed by exercises on a sample application. You work with real tools, create your own test artifacts and take home templates and checklists for your projects.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Test chartersSession-based test managementHeuristics and mnemonicsApplication toursNotes and debriefingExploratory testing in agile teams

Who is this course for?

  • Testers and QA engineers
  • Developers and test automation engineers
  • Test managers and team leads
  • Product owners and business analysts

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Exploratory Testing – Test charters, Session-based test management, Heuristics and mnemonics, Application tours, Notes and debriefing and Exploratory testing in agile teams – and can apply them in practice.
  • You apply Exploratory Testing systematically and traceably in your projects.
  • You design meaningful test cases and prioritize them by risk.
  • You operate the key tools confidently and integrate them into your pipeline.
  • You document results so that development and business stakeholders understand them.

Course outline

Module 1 Fundamentals and context of Exploratory Testing
  • Purpose and value of Exploratory Testing in the quality process
  • Terminology, roles and test levels
  • Fit within agile and traditional delivery models
  • Introduction to the sample application and test environment
Module 2 Focus areas: Exploratory Testing
  • Test charters
  • Session-based test management
  • Heuristics and mnemonics
  • Application tours
  • Notes and debriefing
  • Exploratory testing in agile teams
Module 3 Methodology and tools in Exploratory Testing
  • Systematic approach and proven practices
  • Setting up and configuring the tools
  • Planning, writing and structuring test artifacts
  • Typical sources of error and anti-patterns
Module 4 Hands-on exercises for Exploratory Testing
  • Guided exercises on the sample application
  • Creating your own test cases and scripts
  • Evaluating results and analyzing failures
  • Review and discussion of solutions
Module 5 Integration into your daily project work
  • Connecting to CI/CD, ticketing and reporting
  • Maintainability and stability of tests
  • Metrics and quality reports
  • Roadmap for adoption in your team
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of software development and testing helps. For automation courses, first programming skills are an advantage. No prior knowledge is required.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with internet access; tools and test environment are provided in advance as a setup guide or a prepared environment.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Who is Exploratory Testing suitable for?

Exploratory Testing is aimed at professionals in testing, development and project management who want to practice quality assurance professionally. The prior knowledge that makes sense depends on the course level. We align content and pace with you in advance so the day fits your team.

Can Exploratory Testing be tailored to our test environment?

Yes. For in-house sessions we can include your application, test tools or process requirements, provided access is clarified beforehand. By default we work with a prepared sample application that covers all exercises.

How much does “Exploratory Testing” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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