Preconference Training and Certification | STAREAST

Preconference Training and Certification

Why Take Training at STAREAST?

Enhance your conference experience by attending one of our pre-conference training classes. Taught by industry leaders with years of practical experience, combining training and the conference is the best way to maximize your learning experience. Here’s 5 reasons why:

1

Get Certified

Attain an industry-recognized certification while at the conference. Offering leading professional certifications from ICAgile and ISTQB you can leave the event with a designation you can carry throughout your professional career.

2

Save on Time, Money, and Travel

Wrapping your training into the conference event saves you on valuable time away from the office, as well as travel expenses, as you get all the training and resources you need in one trip.

3

Make Learning Fun

Get the training you need plus the benefit of attending a leading industry conference full of fun events and networking opportunities in a vacation-worthy destination.

4

Small Workshop Size Classes

Small class sizes allow for attendees to interact one-on-one with our expert instructors and focus the training on their specific issues and business challenges.

5

An Easier Sell

The breadth of options at our events as well as the quality of our instructors and speakers make it easy to show the value and convince your boss.

Pre-Conference Training & Certification

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STAREAST 2024 Concurrent Sessions

Sessions are offered the first few days of the conference and do not require a pre-selection. Build your own custom learning schedule, or choose to follow one of our tracks by topic area.

Does It Work?' to 'How Could It Be More Resilient and Work Better?
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 11:15am to 12:00pm
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Cygnet Digital
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Cygnet Digital

A Paradigm Shift with Predictive (using Augmented AI/ML) and Connected Quality Engineering for the Back office (SAP), Middle office (APIs) and Front Office (Multi Experience Platforms) test automation.

Quality engineering leaders should ask “How could it work better?”  and “How could it be... Learn More

Future-Proof Your Testing: Continuous Quality for Web and Mobile Experiences
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 2:45pm to 3:30pm

In today's relentless development landscape, legacy QA practices threaten innovation across modern web and mobile applications. The 2024 State of Testing in DevOps found that 83% of teams are deploying faster compared to last year, but only 9% have automated all the workflows in their pipeline.... Learn More

End-to-End Continuous Test Automation - The Real Picture
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 9:45am to 10:30pm
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Avo Automation

In the dynamic world of software development, effective test automation is pivotal. However, achieving a seamless end-to-end continuous test automation process can be challenging. Join us as we explore the practical aspects and hurdles of implementing comprehensive test automation. Let's unravel... Learn More

Accelerate Your Testing Cycle: AI Integration Tips for QA Pros
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:15pm
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QualityWorks Consulting Group
QualityWorks Consulting Group

AI and the innovations coming from it are changing the testing landscape. This time of change can be a source of great opportunity for your organization. QualityWorks will cover why it is vital that you start planning how to integrate AI into software testing workflows today. Learn about the... Learn More

Legoland of Automation, Reusability at its Peak
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:15pm
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tsQs Inc

tsQs will share our journey towards building a robust and successful automation practice that leverages industry recognized tools while deploying industry best practices.  As development lifecycles, standards and practices continue to evolve from monolithic to micro service systems, testing... Learn More

No Test Left Behind! Steps to Employ Early-Stage Performance Testing in an Agile Development Lifecycle
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 7:30am to 8:15am
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Tricentis

The biggest challenge we hear from organizations who are trying to build a performance testing practice is the difficulty in keeping up with the pace and scale of software development, such that one can deliver performance feedback early and often. They’re caught between performance being more... Learn More

AI-Assisted Testing: Using GitHub Copilot and Other Tools to Accelerate QA
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Jeff Payne
Coveros

There is no question that Generative AI models can improve the productivity of almost every role within the software development process. However, while a lot of attention has focused on generating code using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Tabnine, and more, these tools can... Learn More

Innovative Horizons: Exploring Creative Approaches in Test Automation
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 9:45am to 10:45am
Hajer BenMoussa
Code Lingual LLC

Discover how creativity and cutting-edge technology intersect to redefine testing practices. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, uncover creative and engaging ways to encourage your team in test automation. Join Hajer to unlock new levels of efficiency, engagement, and... Learn More

How to Train Your Bots
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:15pm
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Appvance

Now testing bots are joining the QA team, it is time to talk about how we train them for maximum impact on software quality. Depending on your particular bot you will have two choices, ML or Supervised ML. In this session, we are going to talk about "3T", the Three Training Tasks for autonomous... Learn More

A Practical Guide to AI: Tips to Improve Quality in Software Development
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Frank Moyer
Kobiton

This session goes beyond AI's role in testing, showcasing its transformative impact on the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Join Frank Moyer, CTO of Kobiton, as he empowers attendees with tools and knowledge to integrate AI into daily workflows. Discover how AI intersects... Learn More