BDD Masterclass

In-house
English

Prijs:

€ 9800,- Excl. VAT

Become a BDD-lead with this exclusive masterclass

Learn from the best Behavior Driven Development (BDD) trainers and experts in the Netherlands. This masterclass gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of BDD, and thus develop yourself into a true specialist. Go beyond the basics and gain a deep understanding of specialized methodologies and working methods and arm yourself with the essential skills to successfully embed BDD into your organization.

After this masterclass you will be able to:

Convince your organization of the benefits of BDD and guide the organization through this change (change management)
Plan and execute the implementation of BDD within your organization
Using various methods and techniques such as Behavior Driven Development, Impact Mapping, Event Storming, Example Mapping and Specification by Example
Coach teams in writing the required Gherkin scenarios using an established domain language
Advise on how to effectively implement test automation based on specification by example
Support your organization in developing software that delivers value to your end users, by the use of automated testing and Living Documentation

Whether you are a (business) analyst, developer, tester or stakeholder in software development, you know how crucial it is to have clear and precise requirements to build the right software for your customer. You also know that this software must meet high quality requirements. In this masterclass you will learn how to achieve both aspects by implementing BDD in your organization.

The program covers a wide range of topics such as BDD, Impact Mapping, Event Storming, Example Mapping, Specification by Example, Test Automation, Testing, Requirements engineering, change management and coaching/facilitating teams within a BDD transition.

We provide a sound theoretical framework, which is enriched with constructive discussions and demonstrations of tools and techniques that you can use in various situations. Our focus is on real, practical applications. Thanks to the guidance of our experienced BDD-coaches, you can kick-start your career as a BDD architect/specialist.

Who is the training intended for?

Do you recognize yourself in the following: You are enthusiastic about BDD and want to take the lead in implementing this approach within your organization, but have difficulty convincing people of the added value of BDD and/or encounter a lot of misunderstanding about what exactly BDD is?

This training is suitable for you if you want to take the lead in your organization to succesfully embed the BDD approach. You want to guide the teams in your organization to create the right software faster by drawing up good Agile Requirements/specifications and (automatically) testing the resulting software.

Roles of participants in their organization

This training is meant for anyone who works in a software development environment:

(Business) Analyst
Requirements Engineer
Tester
Scrum master
Agile Consultant/coach

Prior knowledge or training

You are familiar with the concepts of BDD and Specification By Example. For example, by following the CARE training
You have been working in a software development environment for several years and know what analysis and testing activities entail
You know and understand the Agile mentality: There is a focus on delivering value in short cycles through collaboration

Structure of this master class

The program lasts 5 months with an average of 1 day of training/coaching every 2-3 weeks. Everyone in the class is expected to actively work with BDD and its principles during this period. The masterclass consists of 7 days with classroom meetings and a final assignment. A total of approximately 80 hours of self-study is required.

Topics

On most of the program days, 2 different topics will be covered. In addition, there is regular time for intervision.

More information about the exact content of the program will follow.

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 opleidingen@ict-improve.nl

Training information

Location: Classroom training in Eindhoven + coaching on location(s) of participants
Start date is January 27, completion on June 9, 2025 (twelve live days)
Includes coffee, tea, lunch and training material
After the masterclass, 3 months of free e-Coaching is included

For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or opleidingen@ict-improve.nl

Improve also offers bespoke in-house training tailored to your specific requirements and needs upon request.

Alles geregeld, zodat jij je volledig kunt focussen op leren

Bij ICT Improve is een training meer dan alleen de lesstof. Je leert van ervaren trainers die dagelijks actief zijn in hun vakgebied. Zij combineren diepgaande vakinhoudelijke expertise met uitstekende didactische vaardigheden, zodat je niet alleen begrijpt hoe iets werkt, maar ook hoe je het direct succesvol toepast in jouw organisatie.

Onze trainingen zijn bewust interactief opgezet. Naast de expertise van de trainer leer je van de praktijkervaringen van deelnemers uit uiteenlopende organisaties en sectoren. Het delen van verschillende perspectieven, uitdagingen en oplossingen zorgt voor waardevolle discussies en inzichten die je direct kunt toepassen in je eigen werkomgeving.

Tijdens de trainingsdag zorgen wij voor een comfortabele, professionele en inspirerende leeromgeving. Bij al onze klassikale trainingen zijn koffie, thee, frisdrank, snacks, een uitgebreide lunch, alle trainingsmaterialen en gratis parkeren inbegrepen. Zo hoef jij nergens aan te denken en kun je je volledig richten op het ontwikkelen van je kennis en vaardigheden.