How to plan your UAT - User Acceptance Test Plans that work! - Business Analyst Training

[@anthonyrobinson4640]

I am a brand new BA for only six months and I am thrown in to the FIRE figuring things out as I go. This is very helpful. thank you.

[@karaleise]

Awesome! Thanks for checking out the video. Grab the template my website as well www.karaleise.com

[@pratima740]

Thank you for detailed video. I am ur recent subscriber. You are my BA Guru (teacher) and watching all your video and making notes. I really like the way you explain. I am from India and have around 7 years IT experience in ENU domain. Currently on 2 years career break and thinking to restart my career as BA. Hence preparing myself daily. Request you to make video on important Domains which we much choose as BA to start our career and grow in it.

[@dapooluwaseyi3483]

As the last phase of software testing, the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plays a significant role in the entire software testing process as it validates whether all the business requirements have been fulfilled or not before the actual product can be released into the production. This test was done in a separate test environment called UAT Environment wherein End-users were able to verify if the functionality outlined in your user story or requirements documents exists. Primarily, it is to ensure if the developed system can effectively be used to support the business’s day-to-day operations. Ms. Karaleise had done a good job in explaining UAT.

[@karaleise]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!!! Please also visit my website karaleise.com

[@dapooluwaseyi3483]

@@karaleise I'm an avid follower. I usually tell aspiring BAs to check your website out.

[@karaleise]

@@dapooluwaseyi3483 Oh thank you so much!! I am very happy to have your support and this encourages me to keep making more content to help others also learn about the field!!

[@olusolaajayi3362]

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[@dapooluwaseyi3483]

@@olusolaajayi3362 Sure

[@Pamlg]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎬 Introduction to the importance of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and the promise of a UAT template. 01:27 📝 Explanation of UAT as a validation step before production to ensure the software solves the intended business problem. 02:49 🔍 Emphasis on UAT's role in preventing the release of problematic features that could harm the company's reputation. 03:59 🎯 Overview of the video's focus on the purpose of UAT, planning, managing the process, and steps for success. 07:20 👥 Discussion on who should participate in UAT, highlighting the importance of end users or user proxies. 09:42 🛠️ The role of the product team and QA engineers in UAT, and the importance of avoiding technical participants for unbiased testing. 11:05 🗝️ Identification of the three keys to successful UAT: the right people, a clear process, and established priorities. 12:43 📊 The necessity of understanding existing functionalities and new enhancements to write effective test cases. 14:06 ⚖️ The balance between ad hoc testing and guided testing to cover both expected and unexpected use cases. 16:22 🌐 Stress on the importance of a production-like environment for UAT to simulate real-world conditions. 17:16 ⏱️ Advice to conduct UAT only after QA is complete to avoid conflating UAT with QA efforts. 19:11 📈 Emphasizing the importance of the right environment setup and early invite distribution to ensure a focused and effective UAT. 21:16 📋 Highlighting the need for support during UAT, such as being available to answer questions and clarify issues as they arise. 22:13 🎯 Mention of the importance of dedicated testing time for UAT participants to ensure thorough and focused testing efforts. 22:55 📋 Keep test cases concise, ideally 10 steps per section, to avoid overwhelming testers. 23:23 ✅ Include expected results in test cases, but be open to any outcome to capture unexpected issues. 23:37 🧪 Conduct tests personally to ensure they meet objectives and don’t waste others' time. 23:50 📝 Use an issues log for testers to record bugs, with a template for consistency and clarity. 24:17 🚫 Limit bug reporting to designated individuals to avoid duplicates and maintain quality. 24:32 📊 Prioritize bugs with product managers to focus on the most critical issues for release. 25:29 🔍 Ensure bug descriptions are detailed, including screenshots and environment details for replication. 26:12 🐞 Categorize bugs effectively for better management and resolution. 26:54 📈 Only create bug tickets for high-priority issues to avoid cluttering the tracking system. 27:35 🔄 Communicate bugs early and retest after fixes to ensure a high level of confidence before release. 28:47 🌐 Virtual UAT can be effective, especially for documentation and communication. 29:29 👥 Select the right people for UAT to ensure a successful outcome. 30:12 📅 Conduct daily meetings to prioritize bugs and keep the UAT process on track. 31:10 📥 Templates for UAT test cases and bug tracking are available on the presenter's website. 32:06 🚀 Utilize the presenter's resources for interview preparation and career development in business analysis. Made with HARPA AI

[@karaleise]

Oh this is awesome!!! Thank you so much! I will check out this AI tool for other videos!!!

[@Pamlg]

It is so cool! THANK YOU for doing this VIDEO! ❤️

[@stephenarnold3631]

Your insights in the analyst/ QA fields and easy manner of relaying your knowledge make your channel a treasure for all of us new and experienced

[@karaleise]

Aaah!! so nice of you Stephen, thank you so much!!! Please also checkout my website at www.karaleise.com

[@RivaTheDiva]

its 2023 and this has helped me sooo sooo much --- as they have me leading Testing and i have no idea what i am doing.. this helps give me some tools ...THANK YOU!

[@Aeliixt]

I have an interview for a UAT position and this has been so informative! What a great video and breakdown, thank you!

[@sudham1182]

Same here, can you share the UAT interview questions you came across during the interview? That will really help @Aeliixt. I am watching your video for 1st yime, it's very informative

[@Aeliixt]

@@sudham1182 i ended up getting the job!! It was a bit of an unconventional interview. I got asked about my professional and academic background, then they did a series of short scenarios and what I would do in this situation. I just took any questions as an opportunity to tell a story and how it relates to the job. I also got asked what is UAT. Best of luck to youuu!!

[@jrozzell]

Wow! Just wow! Thank you for walking us through the UAT process in such an engaging and relatable mannner. I wasn't sure where to start and was feeling a little overwhelmed. Fantastic job. After watching this video, I subscribe to your channel and podcast.

[@kkellysurf]

Gosh you speak my language! Breath of fresh air. Thank you for your insight and awesome tips. I had a laugh relating to these via experiences. Learn!!!

[@joshuafoughtatjericho]

Great explanations. Thorough and engaging

[@hongxia6677]

Awesome and very detail explanation on how UAT works, with very valuable tips and experience sharing!

[@Christina_Gardner]

Thank you so much for this video, Karaleise! I'm a fledgeling BA in the midst of a simulated consulting project with Clicked and still very much in learning mode, so this is my first exposure to UAT. You've done a wonderful job of thoroughly explaining UAT in a way that's easy to understand, and your sunny personality makes it fun to learn! 🙂I can't wait to dig into more of your videos and other content.

[@juanitarozzell6082]

Hi Christina, it's Juanita (from a different team on the same Clicked simulated consulting project). You're right. Karaleise does such a great job explaining everythinkg that I feel like I can actually do this.

[@evergraced9389]

This is super helpful. Thank you, Karaleise!

[@floade6271]

Thank you Karaleise for this video. I like how have broken down the key points with emphasis each time. In addition, I like your personality.

[@karaleise]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@pavanb.n4909]

Love the way u put in ur views ! Thnx

[@zion96776]

Thank you !! I have been waiting this video really bad !!! 👍🏿 be blessed

[@karaleise]

Thanks for watching!!! Share with anyone else you thing could also find it useful...Also download the templates from www.karaleise.com

[@shellybhardwaj3847]

Thank you for such an informative video. I just got hired as a UAT tester remote. I know theory but i dont know how it would be working in the real world. Anything you suggest to prep me to do well in this job?

[@Nkforchrist]

Wow am full with this explanation ❤

[@chiomaokafor5986]

Thank so so much for all detailed videos, I have just subscribed to your channel. I am on a BA training at the moment and your videos has really helped me with journey. Please keep up the good work.

[@sali2338]

you are so right about the environment!!

[@ochuutv7195]

Karaleise you're a great teacher.....Great Energy...Beautiful Smile that will melt all the words that she speaks into the listeners ear ...😊😊😊... thank you for the good work and knowledge, awareness you share with us....

[@karaleise]

Thank you Igho! You are surely one of my favorite subscribers.Thanks for always supporting me and leaving encouraging comments. This is really great to hear!! 😁

[@montpython9260]

Thank you so much for sharing your tips and experience! I'm just starting a new role and your tips helped me gain the essential base knowledge how to handle UAT. Now I have a higher chance to successfully finish that project. Thank you!

[@karaleise]

Awesome! So happy you found it helpful!

[@sheilam.penalo9039]

Thank you for this video ! This was very valuable information on how to conduct a UAT for a beginner!

[@Onebigblessing]

Please can you do a video for the actual workshop ie how you introduce the project, discuss the forms etc. I’m being asked to do UAT within my first week and with just one handover meeting and one week to go

[@karaleise]

Hi Blessing, don't internalize the pressure, just do your best - it will be ok! Here is my video on how to run workshop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4mkc5euZtJobKM Also watch the rest of my videos on facilitating the UAT here: kzbin.info/aero/PLg7KoVVDdcXuG_WHMGSbT608gje3YS_N6

[@gabbytodd2797]

Thank you! You are an awesome teacher. This is really good content. And it's very helpful for myself who is a young and upcoming BA.

[@tonybm1016]

Thank you for detailed video. Amazing

[@karaleise]

Glad you liked it! Also checkout my website www.karaleise.com

[@omolayoaiyelabola1103]

I just stumbled on you now! I'm hooked! Just subscribed

[@karaleise]

Thank you! I appreciate your support

[@JO-fr7jt]

Great Video on UAT very helpful

[@karaleise]

Glad it was helpful! Also checkout the UAT templates on www.karaleise.com!

[@Rightchickenwing]

This is VERY helpful. Thank you ☺️☺️

[@tolunubi1468]

Thank you so much for this detailed video. for those user proxies, can they be also called personas?

[@cxcollective]

This was really great! Thank you so much!

[@elihuflores6518]

thank you so much for your videos, easy to follow along and entertaining as well! keep it up:D

[@NK-qz4wk]

Thank you so much for this.!! It helped to clear a lot of confusions in my head

[@dom668]

love this video & your positive energy @Karaleise, very informative. thank you! would be great to have video on: ad hoc testing, high level test cases & support testing excercise

[@karaleise]

Hi Dom, thanks for watching and supporting my channel! I have only done a video on UAT as that's the testing BAs are mostly concerned with. Ad hoc testing (or smoke testing) and the others is usually handled by QA.

[@celiaceliouche2253]

Thank you for a very helpful video @karaleise ! I have a question : if we allow for ad hoc testing, how can we measure/track their results (is it necessary at all? ) Thank you! Celia

[@olusolaajayi3362]

Thank You very much. even after finishing my BA course i always felt UAT was not inadeptly explained and i am so thankful for this video. Just by watching it twice i feel like a guru in UAT. I am wondering can you advice on any internship or volunteer BA roles that i can participate in remotely? it doesn't have to be paid

[@karaleise]

Thanks for watching. Not sure about the internships but I can look into it. Go to www.karaleise.com and join the email list so you can be made if there are any.

[@aaransecor1172]

Thank you for sharing your insights! “I know!” Haha I will try not to make the same mistakes. I went to see the UAT bug tracking template and it did not download, are you still offering it? Thank you!

[@karaleise]

Hi thanks for watching. The UAT template is still available. You can get it from here: karaleise.com/business-analyst-templates/

[@Onebigblessing]

Do you book a calendar invite for the adhoc testing so they are all in one place with the meeting on mute and stakeholders able to raise hands and ask questions or ask them to carry out the adhoc test independently

[@karaleise]

I like to schedule the meeting. I give a brief overview of the testing at the beginning ofthe meeting and then everyone goes on mute and test individually. This is preferred because 1) you ensure that they do the test 2) you are there to answer any questions 3)you log the bugs once and avoid duplicate bugs. Thanks for watching and hope this helps!

[@ashleygesty7671]

Thanks for this awesome resource!

[@karaleise]

You are so welcome! Please share!

[@pettybrighttv]

Thank you very much for this video. Very helpful

[@garimaghildiyal4545]

Hey @Keraleise first of all very Happy New Year to you. There is a query how to deal with and What should be an approach for a Product BA I mean there is no client you have to build your own Product with Product Team which should have common features(all configurable) to be kept in mind so that any client can use it. Thanks

[@karaleise]

Hi Garima, thanks for watching. Can you be more specific with the question? Are you asking how to do UAT when its a configurable product and you are not working with a specific client?

[@garimaghildiyal4545]

@@karaleise Thanks Karaleise for the quick reply. Maybe I have posted this question in wrong Video link. Actually, I want to ask what should be the approach of creating a Product for Product Team when we dont have client requirements, we have only discussions with Project Manager. Is there any other video of yours related to this topic which I can refer to.

[@Mayaadyby.]

Thank you so much it was really useful and clear some ambiguities in my mind about UAT

[@karaleise]

So glad you found it helpful!!! Please share

[@VK_Moudgalya]

AWESOME👍👍👌👌

[@snehaelizebeth6146]

Can you tell me the difference between product owner and product manager roles and how it is different to a business analyst?

[@karaleise]

Hi, I have a podcast episode on this explaining the difference between product owner, project manager and business analyst. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4QD1P7566dcHb3nlIJJ2ah

[@taiwoalimi4748]

You have ever been my mentor through your channel. please I can't find the link to the UAT template that you mentioned that you will attach. if anybody find it, please tell show it to me

[@karaleise]

Hi Taiwo, thanks for watching my videos and supporting my channel. You can find the UAT template here: karaleise.com/sdm_downloads/uat-template-download/

[@frooqy]

What you're here for starts at 06:45

[@karaleise]

Lol…I’ll make the short form of this for those who want to learn how to conduct UAT in 1 minute!

[@frooqy]

@@karaleise Great video - really enjoyed it!

[@deborahjones5083]

You’re the best

[@physicfor]

All the links for downloading the templates are broken

[@karaleise]

oh wow! Let me look into that!

[@karaleise]

Fixed! Please try again!!!

[@sutrisnotrisno]

Good

[@thetranscriptpresents5439]

Really helpful videos, many adverts though

[@Princeoloto]

How to plan your UAT. You need to consider 3Ps which are P - People P - Process P - Priority

[@AbdulRojali-r9t]

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[@tejumadeajoke9674]

Is Smoke testing done in QA or UAT

[@karaleise]

Hi Tejumade, thank you for watching the video. Smoke testing is usually done by QA. All QA testing should be completed before UAT starts.

[@tejumadeajoke9674]

@@karaleise Your video is very practical. I can very relates. Presently my colleague (BA) does the smoke testing. what testing should BA be doing during UAT

[@SlotsCouple]

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[@neetishraj]

TLDR: Go to 28:53

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[@mphahamankunyane2804]

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[@shannons36]

Thank you for this useless and quick video to help sharpen my BA skills