--- title: 3 Lessons I've Learnt To Achieve Successful UAT description: Take User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for example. This is something every organisation, large or small, private or public, is challenged with and every... image: https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/3%20lessons%20i%20learnt%20for%20a%20successful%20uat.jpg --- - [0370 242 6235](tel:03702426235) - [Knowledge Centre](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/knowledge-centre/) - [Contact Us](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/contact-us/) [![nFocus ](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Logo_2025_v1.png?width=200&height=85&name=New%20Logo_2025_v1.png "nFocus ")](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/) - [Software Testing Services](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/) - [Health Check](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/healthcheck-software-testing-process-improvement/) - [Test Resourcing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/software-testing-services-test-resourcing/) - [Flexible Resource](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/flexible-test-resource/) - [Outsourced Testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/outsourced-testing-services/) - [Recruitment](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/software-testing-recruitment/) - [Training](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/software-testing-training/) - [Test Automation](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/test-automation-solutions/) - [Readiness Assessment](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/test-automation-strategy-plan/) - [Health Check](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/automation-testing-services-review/) - [Consultancy](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/test-automation-consulting-services/) - [Managed Service](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/test-automation-managed-service/) - [Testing for Agile and DevOps](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/devops-agile-test-automation/) - [Specialist Testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/software-qa-services-specialist-testing/) - [User Acceptance Testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/uat-services/) - [Performance and Load Testing Service](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/performance-testing-services/) - [Mobile App Testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/mobile-application-testing-services/) - [Penetration Testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/pen-testing-companies/) - [Security Testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/security-testing-services/) - [Test Data Services (GDPR)](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/test-data-services-gdpr/) - [Areas of Expertise](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/expertise/) - [Digital Transformation](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/expertise/digital-assurance-services-transformation-testing/) - [Agile / DevOps](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/expertise/devops-agile-testing-services/) - [Microservices](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/expertise/testing-microservices/) - [Internet of Things (IoT)](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/expertise/iot-testing/) - [Why nFocus](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/) - [Awards](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/software-testing-awards/) - [Testimonials](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/nfocus-testimonials/) - [History](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/nfocus-history/) - [Client list](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/nfocus-client-list/) - [Industry Experience](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/nfocus-experience/) - [News](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/nfocus-news/) - [Meet the Team](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/meet-the-nfocus-team/) - [Our Values](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/our-values/) - [Web Accessibility Statement](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/web-accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy policy](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/privacy-policy-and-terms-and-conditions/) - [Knowledge Centre](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/knowledge-centre/) - [Contact Us](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/contact-us/) ## The Blog ![nfocus-laptop-700x600-img](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/nfocus-laptop-700x600-img.png?t=1536829459358) ## 3 Lessons I've Learnt To Achieve Successful UAT Posted by [Renée Elizabeth Mineart](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/author/renée-elizabeth-mineart) on 3/03/2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) # Strategies for Effective UAT One of the perks I’ve enjoyed about being a Consultant is that I’ve been able to work in a number of different organisations in a range of roles. I’ve had the pleasure of working in some very small private companies to massive companies with offices around the world, as well as a number of public and government organisations, again both large and small. One would think that each of these different environments would have their own unique challenges, and they do to a certain degree, but you’d be surprised how many things are exactly the same across the board. ![a green background with pass written in green and a tick.](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20lessons%20i%20learnt%20for%20a%20successful%20uat.jpg?width=600&name=3%20lessons%20i%20learnt%20for%20a%20successful%20uat.jpg) Take [User Acceptance Testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/uat-services/) (UAT) for example. This is something every organisation, large or small, private or public, is challenged with and every organisation I’ve worked for faces the same challenges. I’ve written a previous blog about [UAT](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/your-guide-to-my-uat-guide) from the developer’s point of view and highlighted some things the developer/tester can do to help the customer carry out their testing. But in another of my roles, I was the customer for an application someone else was developing and I had to change hats from creating test plans to using them. Here are a few lessons I learned that might help you achieve a successful User Acceptance Test - regardless of what hat you wear. 1. ### There is never enough time As a developer, I’d spend two weeks pouring all my energy into coding and debugging the latest and greatest release of the software to get it ready for testing on time. I’d hand it over to the customer, complete with a UAT document and test scripts with a tight deadline so we could keep the project on schedule. Obviously, that’s the most important thing after-all. Then, once the deadline for UAT had well and truly passed, I’d get annoyed that the UAT hadn’t been completed, despite all my hard work. As a customer, and more specifically, as a Team Leader of a large and busy Service Desk, spare-time is something in short supply. Yes, I realise the UAT is essential for a successful launch of the software my team relies upon to do their job. Yes, I also know I gave my word in good faith to carry out the UAT in a timely manner but I also have other real-world, time-sensitive issues to deal with; a team to manage, a demanding serve to deliver and meetings to attend. Making time for UAT can be a challenge. 2. ### So, here’s some ideas that might help: a) Schedule UAT into your calendar like it is a meeting. Book out the time far in advance so no one else takes that time slot. b) Find someplace away from your desk to do UAT if at all possible. A small meeting room is good, working from home might be an option, or even a broom closet. Just get away from your desk so you aren’t disrupted by people asking for your assistance. You have a good team after all, trust them to do the work for a few hours. They’ll be OK without you. c) Turn off your phone, close Outlook, Messenger, Teams and any other application that might send a distracting pop-up. You’d do the same if you were sitting on an interview panel all day, so give UAT that same level of respect. In fact, give it your full attention. d) Delegate. Get some of your team (assuming you’re a team leader) to help with the testing. This won’t only free up your time but will provide an additional set of eyes on the project. 3. ### Feel free to colour outside the lines If you’re the UAT tester, and someone else has written the test scripts for you, use them as a guide, not a rule book. Often the developer will write the UAT scripts because they want to focus the testing on the parts of the software that has changed, but they may not fully appreciate how you use the software. For example, in my career I’ve worked extensively with call logging software used in IT Departments to log and track tickets. This is essential software for any IT Department but is the bread and butter of the Service Desk. Often, only Service Desk Analysts log, progress and resolve tickets, whereas other teams may only progress and resolve. The Service Desk uses this software in a unique way and will often be the experts. It may be important to check the entire life-cycle of a ticket, and not just the parts of the software that changed, because sometimes the user will find the new release impacts on a part of the software the developer wasn’t aware of because they don’t use it on a day-to-day basis, or in the same way. 4. ### Make time for the deep dive When scheduling meetings between developer and customer, allow plenty of time to delve deep into particular topics. The to-do list for the developer can sometimes get quite long, and when they go to a meeting they are just looking for a thumbs up on all the items so they can start coding. However, sometimes the customer can feel like their concerns aren’t heard or given enough attention. There will always be one or two items in a list of fifty that needs fifteen minutes to fully hash out. It may seem like a minor thing to the developer but might actually be quite vital to the customer and the success of the end product. Make the time to listen. All of this may seem like common sense. But you’d be surprised how many organisations get it wrong, even with Jedi Master level [Agile](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/expertise/devops-agile-testing-services/) experts running the show. UAT is a crucial step in any successful project, and the greatest risks to UAT often times comes down to poor planning, limited test scripts and poor communication. Lastly, even with all of this in place, UAT may take longer than expected. Don’t get frustrated. Appreciate the customer has a full-time job on top of UAT. Sometimes getting it right is more important than getting it out on time. [![nFocus SDET Academy ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/650608/fb7bf0cb-9a0d-46ce-b2fe-d5d07018f97b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/650608/fb7bf0cb-9a0d-46ce-b2fe-d5d07018f97b) Topics: [Software Testing](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing), [User Acceptance Testing](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/user-acceptance-testing) ### nFocus Blog Welcome to the nFocus software testing blog. As thought leaders and technical innovators, we created this blog to distil our thoughts, ideas and musings on improving software quality. Fill out the form below to receive future communications from nFocus including our latest: - Blog articles - White Papers - and plenty more! ### Follow us Follow us on LinkedIn to see our latest content! ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Software Testing (203)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing) - [Test Teams (24)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-teams) - [test automation (18)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation) - [Digital Transformation (17)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/digital-transformation) - [Agile, (16)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile) - [SDET (13)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/sdet) - [User Acceptance Testing (12)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/user-acceptance-testing) - [Quality Assurance (11)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/quality-assurance) - [DevOps (9)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devops) - [Test Management (9)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-management) - [Agile Test Strategy (8)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-test-strategy) - [DevOps and Testing (8)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devops-and-testing) - [Test Automation Approach (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation-approach) - [Testing Techniques (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-techniques) - [nFocus SDET Academy (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/nfocus-sdet-academy) - [softwaretesting (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/softwaretesting) - [Remote Working (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/remote-working) - [Software Test Process (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-test-process) - [Software Testing Techniques (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-techniques) - [Tech Roles (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/tech-roles) - [Test Manager (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-manager) - [Testing (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing) - [UAT (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/uat) - [communication (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/communication) - [Benefits of Agile (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/benefits-of-agile) - [Regression Testing (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing) - [Scrum (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/scrum) - [Test Maturity (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-maturity) - [Test Tools (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-tools) - [Agile Testing (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-testing) - [Load and Performance Testing (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-and-performance-testing) - [Personal Stories (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/personal-stories) - [Software Development Life Cycle (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-development-life-cycle) - [Software Test Plan (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-test-plan) - [TEST AUTOMATION BENEFITS (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation-benefits) - [Test Automation Frameworks (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation-frameworks) - [Artificial Intelligence (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/artificial-intelligence) - [Automated regression testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/automated-regression-testing) - [Interview Questions (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/interview-questions) - [Mobile App Testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/mobile-app-testing) - [Risk Based Testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/risk-based-testing) - [Security Testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/security-testing) - [Software Failures (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-failures) - [Software Testing Assessment (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-assessment) - [Software Testing Consultancy (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-consultancy) - [Test Data (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-data) - [Test Requirements (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-requirements) - [Women in Tech (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/women-in-tech) - [Workplace Diversity (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/workplace-diversity) - [improve software testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/improve-software-testing) - [software testing life cycle (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-life-cycle) - [test plan template (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-plan-template) - [Agile Test Plan (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-test-plan) - [App Usability Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/app-usability-testing) - [Black Box Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/black-box-testing) - [Computer Programmers (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/computer-programmers) - [Developer Based Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/developer-based-testing) - [ERP Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/erp-testing) - [GDPR (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/gdpr) - [IoT Projects (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/iot-projects) - [Lean Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/lean-testing) - [Peformance Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/peformance-testing) - [Performance Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing) - [Project Management (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/project-management) - [Requirements Validation (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/requirements-validation) - [Returning to the office (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/returning-to-the-office) - [Security Testing Strategy (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/security-testing-strategy) - [Technology (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/technology) - [Test Management Tools (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-management-tools) - [Test Planning (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-planning) - [Testing in DevOps (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-in-devops) - [Time Management (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/time-management) - [Web Accessibility (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/web-accessibility) - [Women in IT (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/women-in-it) - [Working from Home (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/working-from-home) - [digital assurance (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/digital-assurance) - [software disasters (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-disasters) - [success (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/success) - [testing consultancy (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-consultancy) - [testing methodologies (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-methodologies) - [testingcentreofexcellence (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testingcentreofexcellence) - [2019 (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/2019) - [AI (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/ai) - [Agile Project Management (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-project-management) - [Agile Testing Interview Questions (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-testing-interview-questions) - [Agile vs Scrum (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-vs-scrum) - [Automated Security Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/automated-security-testing) - [Automated end to end testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/automated-end-to-end-testing) - [Business Assurance (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/business-assurance) - [Data Storage (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/data-storage) - [Decision Making (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/decision-making) - [Defect Triage (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/defect-triage) - [DevOps Release Management (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devops-release-management) - [DevSecOps (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devsecops) - [Digital Assurance Framework (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/digital-assurance-framework) - [Document Review Checklist (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/document-review-checklist) - [Early Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/early-testing) - [Functional Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/functional-testing) - [Future Tech (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/future-tech) - [Future Trends (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/future-trends) - [Higher Education Sector (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/higher-education-sector) - [IT Governance (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/it-governance) - [Inclusion (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/inclusion) - [Load Test Tools (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-test-tools) - [Load Testing Tools Comparison (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-testing-tools-comparison) - [Non-Functional Requirements (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/non-functional-requirements) - [Performance Engineering (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-engineering) - [Performance Testing Basics (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing-basics) - [Performance Testing Entry and Exit Criteria (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing-entry-and-exit-criteria) - [Performance Testing Techniques (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing-techniques) - [Problem Solving (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/problem-solving) - [QA Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/qa-testing) - [Quality Control (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/quality-control) - [Regression Testing Checklist (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing-checklist) - [Resourcing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/resourcing) - [Stakeholders (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/stakeholders) - [Static Analysis (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/static-analysis) - [Temporal Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/temporal-testing) - [Test Estimation (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-estimation) - [Test Insights (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-insights) - [Test Scripts (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-scripts) - [Testing Costs (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-costs) - [Testing Terms (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-terms) - [Time Travel Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/time-travel-testing) - [White Box Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/white-box-testing) - [Workplace Equality (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/workplace-equality) - [failure (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/failure) - [halloween (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/halloween) - [internet of things (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/internet-of-things) - [load testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-testing) - [nFocus (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/nfocus) - [productivity (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/productivity) - [regression testing advantages (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing-advantages) - [regression testing and retesting (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing-and-retesting) - [testing times (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-times) - [waterfall (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/waterfall) see all ### Posts by Topic - [Software Testing (203)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing) - [Test Teams (24)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-teams) - [test automation (18)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation) - [Digital Transformation (17)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/digital-transformation) - [Agile, (16)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile) - [SDET (13)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/sdet) - [User Acceptance Testing (12)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/user-acceptance-testing) - [Quality Assurance (11)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/quality-assurance) - [DevOps (9)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devops) - [Test Management (9)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-management) - [Agile Test Strategy (8)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-test-strategy) - [DevOps and Testing (8)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devops-and-testing) - [Test Automation Approach (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation-approach) - [Testing Techniques (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-techniques) - [nFocus SDET Academy (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/nfocus-sdet-academy) - [softwaretesting (7)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/softwaretesting) - [Remote Working (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/remote-working) - [Software Test Process (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-test-process) - [Software Testing Techniques (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-techniques) - [Tech Roles (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/tech-roles) - [Test Manager (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-manager) - [Testing (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing) - [UAT (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/uat) - [communication (6)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/communication) - [Benefits of Agile (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/benefits-of-agile) - [Regression Testing (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing) - [Scrum (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/scrum) - [Test Maturity (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-maturity) - [Test Tools (5)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-tools) - [Agile Testing (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-testing) - [Load and Performance Testing (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-and-performance-testing) - [Personal Stories (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/personal-stories) - [Software Development Life Cycle (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-development-life-cycle) - [Software Test Plan (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-test-plan) - [TEST AUTOMATION BENEFITS (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation-benefits) - [Test Automation Frameworks (4)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-automation-frameworks) - [Artificial Intelligence (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/artificial-intelligence) - [Automated regression testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/automated-regression-testing) - [Interview Questions (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/interview-questions) - [Mobile App Testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/mobile-app-testing) - [Risk Based Testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/risk-based-testing) - [Security Testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/security-testing) - [Software Failures (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-failures) - [Software Testing Assessment (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-assessment) - [Software Testing Consultancy (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-consultancy) - [Test Data (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-data) - [Test Requirements (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-requirements) - [Women in Tech (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/women-in-tech) - [Workplace Diversity (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/workplace-diversity) - [improve software testing (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/improve-software-testing) - [software testing life cycle (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-testing-life-cycle) - [test plan template (3)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-plan-template) - [Agile Test Plan (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-test-plan) - [App Usability Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/app-usability-testing) - [Black Box Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/black-box-testing) - [Computer Programmers (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/computer-programmers) - [Developer Based Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/developer-based-testing) - [ERP Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/erp-testing) - [GDPR (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/gdpr) - [IoT Projects (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/iot-projects) - [Lean Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/lean-testing) - [Peformance Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/peformance-testing) - [Performance Testing (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing) - [Project Management (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/project-management) - [Requirements Validation (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/requirements-validation) - [Returning to the office (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/returning-to-the-office) - [Security Testing Strategy (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/security-testing-strategy) - [Technology (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/technology) - [Test Management Tools (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-management-tools) - [Test Planning (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-planning) - [Testing in DevOps (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-in-devops) - [Time Management (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/time-management) - [Web Accessibility (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/web-accessibility) - [Women in IT (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/women-in-it) - [Working from Home (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/working-from-home) - [digital assurance (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/digital-assurance) - [software disasters (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/software-disasters) - [success (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/success) - [testing consultancy (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-consultancy) - [testing methodologies (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-methodologies) - [testingcentreofexcellence (2)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testingcentreofexcellence) - [2019 (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/2019) - [AI (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/ai) - [Agile Project Management (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-project-management) - [Agile Testing Interview Questions (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-testing-interview-questions) - [Agile vs Scrum (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/agile-vs-scrum) - [Automated Security Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/automated-security-testing) - [Automated end to end testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/automated-end-to-end-testing) - [Business Assurance (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/business-assurance) - [Data Storage (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/data-storage) - [Decision Making (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/decision-making) - [Defect Triage (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/defect-triage) - [DevOps Release Management (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devops-release-management) - [DevSecOps (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/devsecops) - [Digital Assurance Framework (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/digital-assurance-framework) - [Document Review Checklist (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/document-review-checklist) - [Early Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/early-testing) - [Functional Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/functional-testing) - [Future Tech (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/future-tech) - [Future Trends (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/future-trends) - [Higher Education Sector (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/higher-education-sector) - [IT Governance (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/it-governance) - [Inclusion (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/inclusion) - [Load Test Tools (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-test-tools) - [Load Testing Tools Comparison (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-testing-tools-comparison) - [Non-Functional Requirements (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/non-functional-requirements) - [Performance Engineering (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-engineering) - [Performance Testing Basics (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing-basics) - [Performance Testing Entry and Exit Criteria (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing-entry-and-exit-criteria) - [Performance Testing Techniques (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/performance-testing-techniques) - [Problem Solving (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/problem-solving) - [QA Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/qa-testing) - [Quality Control (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/quality-control) - [Regression Testing Checklist (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing-checklist) - [Resourcing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/resourcing) - [Stakeholders (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/stakeholders) - [Static Analysis (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/static-analysis) - [Temporal Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/temporal-testing) - [Test Estimation (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-estimation) - [Test Insights (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-insights) - [Test Scripts (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/test-scripts) - [Testing Costs (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-costs) - [Testing Terms (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-terms) - [Time Travel Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/time-travel-testing) - [White Box Testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/white-box-testing) - [Workplace Equality (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/workplace-equality) - [failure (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/failure) - [halloween (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/halloween) - [internet of things (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/internet-of-things) - [load testing (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/load-testing) - [nFocus (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/nfocus) - [productivity (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/productivity) - [regression testing advantages (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing-advantages) - [regression testing and retesting (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/regression-testing-and-retesting) - [testing times (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/testing-times) - [waterfall (1)](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/topic/waterfall) see all #### PROUDLY WORKING WITH: ![kier](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/kier-logo-200x200.png) ![microsoft](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/microsoft_logo-1.png) ![brewin-dolphin](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/brewin-dolphin_white_sm-200x200.png) ![axa](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/axa-logo_1-200x200.png) ![harrods](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/harrods-logo-200x200.png) #### Have a question? Request a call back now. Whether you have a question about one of our services, how we work or how we can support your specific needs please request a call back here and one of our friendly team will be in touch. ![nfocus](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/nfocus_logo%20(1).png) ![microsoft](https://blog.nfocus.co.uk/hubfs/Nfocus_Aug2018/images/microsoft_logo.png)  #### Find us **Head Office:** nFocus Testing, e-Innovation Centre, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire TF2 9FT **nFocus Norwich Office:** 51-59 Rose Ln, Norwich NR1 1BY  #### Contact us 0370 242 6235  [info@nfocus.co.uk](mailto:info@nfocus.co.uk) #### Follow us - [linkedin](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nfocus-ltd) - [twitter](https://twitter.com/nfocus_ltd) #### Terms and conditions © 2023 nFocus Limited. All rights reserved. The information on this website (and its associated Blog and Twitter feed) is for general interest only and should not be considered professional advice. Any action or inaction taken as a result of this information is not the responsibility of nFocus Testing. Professional advice should always be sought in relation to software testing. Company registration number (3942714) #### Site map - [Home](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/) - [About](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/nfocus-history/) - [Why us](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/why-nfocus/) - [Services](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/) - [Testing automation](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/test-automation-solutions/) - [Testing resourcing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/software-testing-services-test-resourcing/) - [Health check](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/healthcheck-software-testing-process-improvement/) - [Specialist testing](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/software-testing/software-qa-services-specialist-testing/) - [Expertise](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/expertise/) - [Knowledge centre](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/knowledge-centre/) - [Site map](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/site-map/) - [Contact us](https://www.nfocus.co.uk/contact-us/)