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SUMMARY:Automated Functional Testing – Methods and Best Practices for Cen
 tral Bank IT Systems
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DESCRIPTION:Objective\n\nAutomated functional testing has become a key co
 mponent in the quality assurance process\, enabling central banks to det
 ect issues early\, reduce operational risks\, and accelerate innovation 
 across a wide range of applications – from core banking platforms and re
 gulatory reporting to general-purpose tools\, dedicated expert applicati
 ons\, and workflow management.\n\nThis course provides participants with
  a comprehensive introduction to automated functional testing in the con
 text of central bank IT systems. Topics and case studies will be present
 ed from the Bundesbank’s perspective\, complemented by participant prese
 ntations on national experiences and solutions. This ensures a balanced 
 exchange of expertise and practical insights throughout the course.\n\nP
 articipants will gain practical insights into test automation frameworks
 \, best practices for adapting test cases for automation (such as ensuri
 ng repeatability and robust data management)\, and the integration of au
 tomated testing into the software development life cycle. The course fur
 ther addresses the specific challenges of test automation\, from technic
 al hurdles to documentation and auditability requirements.\n\nActive par
 ticipation in discussions and practical exercises is expected.\n\nConten
 t\nIntroduction to automated functional testing: Concepts\, benefits\, a
 nd terminology\nCase studies: Automated testing in various central bank 
 IT systems from a Bundesbank perspective\nOverview of test automation to
 ols and frameworks: Practical examples and demonstrations\nTypical chall
 enges and best practices: Insights based on Bundesbank solutions\nAdapti
 ng test cases for automation: Ensuring repeatability\, robust data manag
 ement\, and effective reporting\nIntegration into development and releas
 e processes: Embedding automated testing in the project planning and sof
 tware lifecycle\n\nTarget group\n\nThis course is designed for mid-level
  and senior central bank employees\, as well as professionals responsibl
 e for the development\, operation\, or quality assurance of central bank
  IT systems. A solid understanding of central bank processes and IT envi
 ronments is essential. Basic knowledge of software testing or IT project
  management is helpful but not required. \n\nParticipants are encouraged
  to actively contribute to discussions and practical sessions\, includin
 g sharing their own experiences and challenges in the field of test auto
 mation\, including a short presentation on national experiences or solut
 ions to test automation in central bank IT systems.
LOCATION:Frankfurt am Main
CONTACT:Deutsche Bundesbank – CIC\, tzk@bundesbank.de\, +49 69 9566-36605
 
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