European Innovation Alliance for Teaching Education ENACTEST Project

• Niels Doorn OU
• Fernando Pastor Ricós UPV
• Beatriz Marín UPV
• Tanja Vos OU / UPV

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/cibse.2025.35323

Abstract

The importance of software testing is undeniable, but its lack of proper implementation can lead to applications with errors and problems. This situation is due to a mismatch between the skills demanded by industry, the learning needs of students, and the current methods used to teach testing in educational institutions. The ENACTEST project seeks to address this gap by developing software testing training packages tailored to industry demands and students' cognitive processes. The consortium includes universities, vocational training centers, and small companies, representing a broad socioeconomic environment.

Keywords: Software Testing, Testing Education, Gamification, Industrial Needs

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