Case: One of the largest e-Learning LMS/CMS players in the world tasked SPA to provide testing services for SCORM compliance and Accessibility testing for its e-Learning solution.

Challenge: Client had an internal QA program in place for functional testing. However, as the client was rapidly expanding, they realized they had inadequate skills for SCORM compliance testing, a lack of Accessibility testing resources, and a lack of time to ramp-up an effective testing team. Fast and complete compliance with SCORM 1.2, 2004, AICC as well as Section 508 compliance was deemed a critical success factor for the product.

Solution: The client leveraged SPA as a full outsource partner, with all work performed at SPA facility. As part of the project, SPA:

• Created test suites to test SCORM compliance for client LMS as well as authoring tool in a record time amidst tight deadlines
• Identified gaps for Accessibility compliance by using tools for accessibility testing
• Executed tests to identify compliance issues
• Tested the LMS with third-party courses to ensure compliance
  
  

Results: SPA built a 5 member team in short period of 3 weeks. Leveraging SPA proprietary Q-Pattern IP and Risk-based Prioritization methodologies, the team was productive from week 1. More than 70 non-compliances were found for Accessibility and 60 for SCORM. In addition, a large number of functional defects were identified and corrected. The appropriate use of tools and optimization of testing plan using appropriate test methods resulted in the project finishing ahead of its stated deadline. SPA earned the client confidence and was rewarded with additional assignments for functional testing and automation.