It is usually easier to devise a comprehensive test set than it is to find the time and resources to exercise it fully or to track the problems found during testing to their source. So, which tests should we choose to execute? How many tests do we need? How much testing is enough? The MITs (Most Important Tests) Method can be used to provide answers to these questions. MITs is a risk based method that uses ranking criteria to select tests that will provide the best test coverage possible for the resources and time available. The method uses worksheets to prepare sizing and project planning estimates and to track test progress. The MITs method also measures the performance or adequacy of the test effort. This performance measure is used to improve test efforts on subsequent releases.

The one day MITs seminar covers the steps of the method in detail. A working example and in-class exercises ensure that students gain a working knowledge of the techniques. While the method is a steped approach, it is not necessary to implement all of the steps to improve testing or the test process. The seminar places special emphasis on helping students apply the MITs techniques to their own testing process.