The course Video Game Testing: Game QA it immerses you in the the fascinating world of quality assurance, an area in constant expansion due to the boom in the video game industry. You will learn how to identify and document critical errors, from the most common to the most obscure, contributing to the quality of the final product. With a focus on testing strategies y professional tools, the course equips you to work side by side with developers and designers, overlooking the critical thinking necessary for success. The growing demand for video game testers presents a unprecedented job opportunity. If you’d like to be part of a a rapidly expanding sector and be a a key element in video game development, this course is the the perfect choice. The online format enables you to learn from anywhere, adapting to your needs and lifestyle, honing your skills in a a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Video Game Testing: Game QA
Digital Skills
8 pm
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the role of the tester in the video game development cycle.
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Identify and categorise the most common errors in video games.
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Use professional tools for log and track faults effectively.
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Design testing strategies to discover hidden faults in the game.
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Assess the performance and stability of the game via functional tests.
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How to document a bug correctly to help the team resolve them.
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Collaborate effectively with programmers and designers at a agile environment.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BEHIND THE ERROR: THE INVISIBLE ROLE OF THE TESTER
1. What is a tester?
2. From bug to success
3. How does QA fit into video game development?
4. The most common types of errors
5. Tools for logging and tracking faults
6. The tester’s critical mindset
TEACHING UNIT 2. TAKING THE GAME APART TO MAKE IT BETTER
1. Testing strategies that reveal hidden faults
2. Test cases and boundary conditions
3. Functional and gameplay testing
4. Game performance and stability
5. Regression testing and version control
6. Prioritise errors and assess their impact
TEACHING UNIT 3. DAY-TO-DAY LIFE IN QA
1. Set up the test environment
2. Tracking errors using professional tools
3. How to report a bug correctly
4. Working alongside programmers and designers
5. QA within agile methodologies
6. Automate without losing control
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