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  • Still time to Enrol for Fall 2017

    Enrolment for Fall 2017 courses on the following topics is still open:

    1. Test Leadership
    2. Manager’s Test Planning
    3. Effective Software Testing
    4. Boot Camp for Testers
    5. CSTE Certification Training
    6. CSQA Certification Training
    7. CAST Certification Training
    8. Other courses on request

    Courses are continuing from September to November of 2017.

    Take your opportunity to get training created by experts in the field. Make 2018 your best Quality Assurance year by being prepared and ready for whatever might come your way in terms of Software Testing or Quality Assurance. Waiting to next year puts you behind when a problem does occur.

    Quality Assurance is not just a solution to a technical software problem. It is a consideration for the entire business. Software Quality Assurance failures impact the entire business and can lead to large problems if not addressed.

    Training testers using NVP supplied courses provides testers with the techniques, tools, and knowledge to select the best method for testing – not the one that has been used for the last 15 years that’s falling short!

    When you work with an experienced software testing trainer you benefit by:

    • Creating more valuable employees that pays back more than investments
      in any test tool!
    • Getting real value from testing
    • Enhancing speed, accuracy and results from your testing processes
    • Seeing larger profits

    Quality assurance training is a great way to help ensure your systems are working for you while supporting and contributing to the growth of your company.

    Let us know if we can help!

  • No Tech Strategy Can Mean Big Problems For Your New Software Project

    Has your company just invested in a new software product? Did you purchase a new software tool in hopes that missed revenue would be captured? Perhaps you were hoping for process improvement in your everyday operations to help address productivity issues. Regardless of the reason, starting a company-changing technology project too fast can have long-lasting effects on your bottom line, your customer base, and your employees. More specifically, if you haven’t clearly defined the tech strategy for this new roll-out, this software project is destined to fail. (more…)

  • Struggling with Software Testing?

    Businesses, organizations and corporations purchase software in hopes of bettering existing processes, but sometimes the data is suspect and manual processes have to be put in place to fix errors caused by the new software tools. If software was implemented to help you operate more efficiently and grow as an organization, why is your new software slowing you down? Perhaps it’s time to look to your software testing team! (more…)

  • JobBOSS Certification under ISO 13485 and FDA QS 21 Parts 11 and 820

    Software like JobBOSS is an integral part of many shop processes.  While it may not be as ‘visible’ or ‘apparent’ in many situations, it is often key to scheduling, controling, recording, and maintaining many of the results of work completed in various shops.

    As a result, regulatory agencies like the FDA and ISO require proof that the software is in compliance with regulations like FDA Quality Systems regulation 21 Parts 11 and 820 and ISO 13485 if the products from the machine shop are used for registered industries.  Your surveillance audits, and the client audits that are requested by customers to ensure that the supplying shop is in compliance, may include the software such as JobBOSS.  The audit pertains to the actual use of the software in the shop, including installation, maintenance, and upgrade processes.  The auditor looks for proof of due diligence with regard to the above processes and requires proof from the audited organisation.  In software, this proof generally takes the form of screen shots showing unchanged behaviour in major functionality after upgrades have occurred, and various supporting reports and documents.  This constitutes a Quality Assurance program for the software.  The auditor examines these proofs and evidence of the Quality Assurance program to provide a Pass on the audit.

    If you have a concern about passing an audit for JobBOSS or have had an audit that has resulted in an NC rating, take a look at our service  to see what can be done and how it can help you pass an audit.  Contact us to follow up.

     

    NVP has generated and maintains a regression package for JobBOSS to help organisations pass the audit.  Since it is already built, the cost is restricted to customising it for your situation and gathering up the artifacts as proof.  The cost of updating is borne by NVP.

  • Let a Quality Assurance Manager Fix It

    Are you struggling with your company’s data management system? Are you and your team, customers or management frustrated with your processes? Are you having challenges delivering on time or scaling your sales cycle to realistic delivery dates? If you are losing customers, talent and credibility because you are struggling to manage your financial data, inventory, CRM data or other software that’s critical to your company’s success, it might be time to think about hiring an external Quality Assurance Manager. (more…)

  • Reduce Business Risk with QA

    The software your business relies on to operate successfully is crutial to the success of your company. Software RISK (a potential problem that may occur due to lack of information, control or time) is something that should be minimized wherever possible when it comes to your daily business operations.
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  • Make Better Business Decisions With the Help of QA

    When it comes to your company’s inventory management system and financials, is your information readily available so you can make key business decisions (with confidence)? If you can’t easily and honestly answer yes – perhaps it’s time to look at the process(es) with which you and your company manage data. This data could include monthly sales figures, accounts payable/ receivables, sales management data, purchase order tracking, contact database, employee information and more. (more…)

  • So you want to be a Software Test Manager?

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    So you want to be a software test manager and are wondering about your decision?

    There are plenty of ways to become a software test manager. If you ask current test managers how they got there, these are some of the answers you may get:

    • Traditional: They started as a tester; became a test lead and ultimately a manager.
    • They were a lead in some other area and a managerial role opened up which they took.
    • They have no background at all in any sort of role but were seconded to a Test Manger Role.
    • It is part of the career path (particularly applicable to larger organisations).

    Regardless of which path you used to get to Software Test Manager there are several common aspects once you are there:

    • Metrics are crucial at both the department and project level.
    • Much of the management is similar to other management roles.
    • Be prepared to communicate a lot and to explain over and over again why things are being done in a particular way.

    There is a lot of conferences, user groups or LinkedIn groups that cater to Test Management. One of the better known ones is the QUEST Test Manager’s Workshop.

    Due to ongoing evolution, it is critical not to lose your technical edge even as a manager. If you find yourself looking for a job later, it is helpful to be current with at least some aspects of technology. While it may not be an immediate concern it will certainly help..

    Some companies will provide career paths for personal and technical development and improvement.

    Make sure to join LinkedIn Groups and your local Quality Assurance group. These are great options for networking and finding out other information. Take a look also at straight management groups whether related to testing or not. They have lots of information for you.

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