Safetynet has developed its own courses in Software Testing and Business Analysis.  The courses are based on Safetynet’s proven methodologies, accumulated experience and industry-accepted standards.  Each course is designed with a balance of theoretical and practical knowledge and is studded with real life experiences gained from a range of projects of varying sizes and complexities.  This combination means the participant has a greater appreciation of the problems and situations they are likely to face on a project and are more productive on returning to their work environment.  Participants are provided with a comprehensive training manual/workbook to aid in the delivery of the course as well as to act as a future reference.

Safetynet instructors are experienced trainers as well as experienced Business Analysts and Testers who maintain their skills by actively participating in Client projects.

Safetynet courses are well received which is reflected in the highly favourable course evaluations.  After attending courses clients often request Safetynet to tailor a course specifically for their organisation’s needs and then deliver the course to an in-house group(s).

Safetynet conduct the following courses on a regular basis:

1. Analyse the Business – targeting business analysts, developers and end users.

• Teaches the methodology for gathering and writing user requirements documentation.
  
• Introduces other aspects of the business analyst's role beyond investigation and documentation.  Topics such as change control, walk-throughs, testing considerations and system design are included.
  
• Participants will learn to develop analytical skills.  Business analysts strengthen their methods and practices.  Developers will learn to understand the business implications of software solutions.

2. Advanced Business Analysis – targets experienced business analysts, senior business analysts and project managers.

• Reviews topics from the Analyse the Business Course.
  
• Revisits processes such as change control but from the set up and management perspective.
  
• Business Analysts will learn other skills expected of them in the project life cycle from project set up to project management.

3. Principles of Testing – targeting IT and users involved in testing projects.

• Some major points covered include: the Test Plan; Test Execution, User Requirements; the Functional Hierarchy; Defects and Defect Control.
• Includes discussion on the different kinds of testing and the use of testing tools.
• Covers the entire testing cycle and its role in the system development life cycle.

4. Change Management – targeting business analysts, senior business analysts, process analysts, training facilitators and project managers.

• Provides guidelines on the best practice in change management.
• Considers the psychological impact of change on users and IT staff.
• Reviews techniques for planning, communication, teamwork and motivation in achieving change.