Computer Occupations, All Other

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Coordinate user or third-party testing.
Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.
Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Fort Hays State University	Hays	Public	INFORMATION NETWORKING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Fort Hays State University	Hays	Public	INFORMATION NETWORKING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS	Bachelor Degree - BA	120
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE CERTIFICATE	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	14
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	124
Seward County Community College	Liberal	Public	COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	30
Seward County Community College	Liberal	Public	COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Associate Degree - AAS	64
Emporia State University	Emporia	Public	INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
Emporia State University	Emporia	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE	Associate Degree - AA	62
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BA	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	INTERDISCIPLINARY COMPUTING	Bachelor Degree - BS	125
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor Degree - BS	128
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	DATA ANALYTICS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	COMPUTER PROGRAMMING	Diploma - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	COMPUTER SCIENCE - PROGRAMMING	Associate of Applied Science - AAS	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	COMPUTER SCIENCE	Associate of Science - AS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SCIENCE - DATA MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	DATA ANALYTICS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Centriq Training	Leawood	Private	IT PROFESSIONAL ANUUAL PASS PROGRAM	Certificate - CERT	0

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