Systems testing

Skill in “Technology and IT management” domain

Skills related to the ability to test whether an IT system has been delivered to its specified requirements.

Master

Details and maintains policies, standards and procedures around systems testing. Coordinates the large-scale and/ or automated testing of projects. Advises stakeholders on the appropriate test strategy given particular circumstances.

Practitioner

Creates test cases and associated test scripts based on existing specifications. Coordinates testing as part of a larger project or programme.

Apprentice

Executes existing test scripts and coordinate tests among target groups, collates results and reports back issues to developers.

Related skills

• Business analysis and requirements specification

• Systems development/ configuration

• User testing

See also

• SFIA 7: Testing