# \#curriculum-junior-tester

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## [How does a junior tester analyse requirements?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-analyse-requirements/72182)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 November 2023 10:35 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-analyse-requirements/72182 "2023-11-28T10:35:31Z")

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Hi all, This week was our final task analysis session for the Junior testing curriculum Job Profile that we captured with the support of the testing community. Specifically, for this session, we were considering the fo…

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## [How does a junior tester apply systems thinking](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-apply-systems-thinking/71965)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2023 14:48 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-apply-systems-thinking/71965 "2023-11-14T14:48:13Z")

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Hi all, For our penultimate task analysis session we continue to finish up the tasks identified in the Junior testing curriculum Job Profile that we captured with the support of the testing community. Specifically, for…

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## [How does a Junior tester collaborate with a team?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-collaborate-with-a-team/71819)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 November 2023 13:33 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-collaborate-with-a-team/71819 "2023-11-07T13:33:05Z")

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Hi all, This week’s task analysis session focused on more soft skill based tasks identified in the Junior testing curriculum Job Profile that we captured with the support of the testing community. Specifically, for thi…

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## [How Do You Foster Collaboration and Sharing in Your Team?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-foster-collaboration-and-sharing-in-your-team/71688)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 November 2023 01:54 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-foster-collaboration-and-sharing-in-your-team/71688 "2023-11-02T01:54:55Z")

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I like to get some insights into collaboration and sharing within teams, especially when we have newcomers and Junior Testers join our ranks. Here are some questions I’d love to know the community’s experiences and ideas…

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## [What Skills and Approaches Are Essential for Analyzing Requirements?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-skills-and-approaches-are-essential-for-analyzing-requirements/71361)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 October 2023 21:03 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-skills-and-approaches-are-essential-for-analyzing-requirements/71361 "2023-10-21T21:03:35Z")

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Here are three questions we’d like to know the answer to: What skills do you need to analyze requirements? A Do you follow a structure when raising questions, or do you just follow your gut? When, where, and with whom …

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## [How does a Junior tester maintain a test plan?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-maintain-a-test-plan/71360)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 October 2023 09:15 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-maintain-a-test-plan/71360 "2023-10-19T09:15:46Z")

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Hi all, This week’s task analysis session concluded the discussions around test planning tasks identified in the Junior testing curriculum Job Profile that we captured with the support of the testing community. Specifi…

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## [How Do Junior Testers Navigate Challenges While Maintaining Test Plans?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-junior-testers-navigate-challenges-while-maintaining-test-plans/71031)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 October 2023 07:00 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-junior-testers-navigate-challenges-while-maintaining-test-plans/71031 "2023-10-10T07:00:46Z")

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We’re currently building our Junior Tester curriculum and focussing on the task of maintaining test plans. Weneed your expertise to ensure its success. Please share your insights on these key questions: 1. What causes a…

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## [When in the SDLC should a junior tester typically get involved in test planning?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-in-the-sdlc-should-a-junior-tester-typically-get-involved-in-test-planning/70819)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [4 October 2023 21:43 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-in-the-sdlc-should-a-junior-tester-typically-get-involved-in-test-planning/70819 "2023-10-04T21:43:22Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a few questions about the role of junior testers in test planning, and I’m hoping to gain some insights from those with current experience in this area: How much planning should a junior tester …

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## [How does a junior tester follow a test plan and execute it?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-follow-a-test-plan-and-execute-it/71026)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 October 2023 13:41 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-follow-a-test-plan-and-execute-it/71026 "2023-10-03T13:41:44Z")

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Hi all, This week’s task analysis session has been continuing the focus on test planning, specifically on following test plans which is our next task in the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured…

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## [How does a Junior tester contribute towards Test planning?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-contribute-towards-test-planning/70865)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 September 2023 13:01 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-contribute-towards-test-planning/70865 "2023-09-26T13:01:28Z")

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Hi all, This week’s task analysis session has been a challenging one, working out at what level Juniors are involved with the test planning process which is our next task in the Junior testing curriculum based on the Jo…

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## [How much should a junior tester be involved in automation?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-much-should-a-junior-tester-be-involved-in-automation/70479)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2023 10:27 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-much-should-a-junior-tester-be-involved-in-automation/70479 "2023-09-13T10:27:19Z")

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As a junior tester, you may be involved in automation as part of your role. I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on this topic. What are your automation experiences as a junior tester? How much do you get involved? Wh…

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## [How does a junior tester "contribute towards automation efforts"](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-contribute-towards-automation-efforts/70598)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2023 08:27 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-contribute-towards-automation-efforts/70598 "2023-09-13T08:27:12Z")

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Hi all, This week’s task analysis session has been an interesting one. We’ve been focusing on automation for the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. …

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## [How does a Junior tester go about "Communicating their understanding of a product"?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-go-about-communicating-their-understanding-of-a-product/70484)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2023 08:16 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-does-a-junior-tester-go-about-communicating-their-understanding-of-a-product/70484 "2023-09-08T08:16:52Z")

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Hi all, After a summer break, we’re back and this time we conducted a task analysis session for the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. For this ses…

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## [What does a junior tester do when they are asked to "Maintain tests"](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-a-junior-tester-do-when-they-are-asked-to-maintain-tests/69387)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2023 12:54 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-a-junior-tester-do-when-they-are-asked-to-maintain-tests/69387 "2023-07-18T12:54:36Z")

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Hi all, Today, we conducted another task analysis session for the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. For this session we were considering the task: …

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## [Seeking Insights on Maintaining Tests](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/seeking-insights-on-maintaining-tests/69239)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2023 10:09 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/seeking-insights-on-maintaining-tests/69239 "2023-07-18T10:09:29Z")

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I would greatly appreciate your input on the following questions: What sort of testing are you maintaining? What are the challenges in maintaining testing? What testing debt are you carrying? Looking forward to hearin…

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## [How do you "Maintain and resolve bugs" as a Junior tester?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-maintain-and-resolve-bugs-as-a-junior-tester/69221)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 July 2023 07:27 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-maintain-and-resolve-bugs-as-a-junior-tester/69221 "2023-07-17T07:27:01Z")

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Hi all, Today, we conducted another task analysis session for the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. For this session we were considering the task: …

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## [How do you "Reporting testing" as a junior tester? - Junior Tester Curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-reporting-testing-as-a-junior-tester-junior-tester-curriculum/69053)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 July 2023 21:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-reporting-testing-as-a-junior-tester-junior-tester-curriculum/69053 "2023-07-14T21:12:24Z")

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Hi all, We’re continuing work on the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. We’re now in the process of going through each task and analysing them to i…

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## [How do you "Analyse risk" as a Junior Tester? - Junior Tester Curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-analyse-risk-as-a-junior-tester-junior-tester-curriculum/68481)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 June 2023 08:56 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-analyse-risk-as-a-junior-tester-junior-tester-curriculum/68481 "2023-06-14T08:56:58Z")

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Hi all, We’re continuing work on the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. We’re now in the process of going through each task and analysing them to i…

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## [What steps would a Junior tester take to successfully "Execute tests"? - Junior Tester Curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-steps-would-a-junior-tester-take-to-successfully-execute-tests-junior-tester-curriculum/68898)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 June 2023 14:49 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-steps-would-a-junior-tester-take-to-successfully-execute-tests-junior-tester-curriculum/68898 "2023-06-27T14:49:49Z")

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Hi all, The work continues for the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. We’re now in the process of going through each task and analysing them to ide…

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## [How would a Junior tester "Design tests" - Junior Tester Curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-would-a-junior-tester-design-tests-junior-tester-curriculum/68686)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 June 2023 08:46 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-would-a-junior-tester-design-tests-junior-tester-curriculum/68686 "2023-06-27T08:46:59Z")

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Hi all, We’re continuing work on the Junior testing curriculum based on the Job Profile we captured with the support of the testing community. We’re now in the process of going through each task and analysing them to i…

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## [What advice do you have for someone who is executing the first collection of tests?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-advice-do-you-have-for-someone-who-is-executing-the-first-collection-of-tests/68728)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 June 2023 09:20 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-advice-do-you-have-for-someone-who-is-executing-the-first-collection-of-tests/68728 "2023-06-22T09:20:32Z")

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I would be grateful for your insights on what key points to emphasize and what strategies have proven effective for you when helping juniors execute their first set of tests. What tips would you give to someone who is …

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## [What techniques and tools do you like to use to design tests?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-techniques-and-tools-do-you-like-to-use-to-design-tests/68486)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [15 June 2023 08:51 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-techniques-and-tools-do-you-like-to-use-to-design-tests/68486 "2023-06-15T08:51:38Z")

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I’d love to get your input on what techniques and tools you find most valuable in designing tests. I’m looking for any and all suggestions to help shape a comprehensive curriculum that empowers future testers to excel i…

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## [How do you "Advocate quality" as Junior tester? - Junior Tester Curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-advocate-quality-as-junior-tester-junior-tester-curriculum/68102)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2023 20:21 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-advocate-quality-as-junior-tester-junior-tester-curriculum/68102 "2023-06-13T20:21:16Z")

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Hi all, We’re beginning our work to create a curriculum focused on the Junior testing role that is created with feedback from the testing community. We’ve already run a series of activities that have helped us identify …

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## [How do Junior Testers Advocate Quality?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-junior-testers-advocate-quality/68397)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 June 2023 10:23 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-junior-testers-advocate-quality/68397 "2023-06-13T10:23:41Z")

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We are continuing to develop a curriculum for Junior testers based on valuable input from the testing community. Through various activities, we have gathered feedback and identified a comprehensive list of key tasks, whi…

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## [What misconceptions are junior testers taught early on around testing and quality?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-misconceptions-are-junior-testers-taught-early-on-around-testing-and-quality/67613)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [11 June 2023 06:24 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-misconceptions-are-junior-testers-taught-early-on-around-testing-and-quality/67613 "2023-06-11T06:24:15Z")

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I’m interested in discovering common misconceptions you’ve noticed among Junior Testers around the concept of testing and quality. Do you remember having any yourself early on in your career? How did you overcome them? H…

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## [Join a Task Analysis Session - Junior Tester Curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/join-a-task-analysis-session-junior-tester-curriculum/67565)

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**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 May 2023 08:07 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/join-a-task-analysis-session-junior-tester-curriculum/67565 "2023-05-17T08:07:02Z")

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We have co-created a complete list of broad tasks for the Junior Software Tester Job Profile. It’s now time to break those tasks down into procedural steps. By doing this, we can develop useful learning outcomes and trai…

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## [Testers curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testers-curriculum/67138)

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**Author:** [@nagalakshmi](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/nagalakshmi)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2023 12:11 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/testers-curriculum/67138 "2023-05-03T12:11:57Z")

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I am looking to develop a training curriculum for my team of testers using MOT - I would love to see if someone has developed something like this. I am not sure where to start.

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## [Call for Feedback - Junior Tester Curriculum Job Profile](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/call-for-feedback-junior-tester-curriculum-job-profile/66955)

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**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [26 April 2023 11:26 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/call-for-feedback-junior-tester-curriculum-job-profile/66955 "2023-04-26T11:26:29Z")

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Below is the Job Profile for a Junior Test Engineer. It lists the broad tasks a Junior Test Engineer would complete as part of their job. We collated this list from over 160 surveys taken by Junior Testers, Managers and …

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## [How do you "Plan to automate" - Automation in Testing Curriculum](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-plan-to-automate-automation-in-testing-curriculum/61687)

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**Author:** [@mwinteringham](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mwinteringham)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2022 09:45 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-plan-to-automate-automation-in-testing-curriculum/61687 "2022-08-19T09:45:06Z")

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Hi all, This year we’re actively working to create a curriculum focused on automation that is created with feedback from the testing community. @friendlytester and I have been reviewing feedback and we were reading the…
