This instructor-led program focuses on BDD concepts, collaboration techniques, Gherkin language, requirement modeling, acceptance criteria definition, Agile communication workflows, and business-readable scenario design.
Overview
BDD for Non-Programmers Training by AcadNXT is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) without requiring programming knowledge. This instructor-led program focuses on BDD concepts, collaboration techniques, Gherkin language, requirement modeling, acceptance criteria definition, Agile communication workflows, and business-readable scenario design. Participants will learn how to contribute effectively to BDD projects by creating feature files, defining behaviors, and collaborating with technical teams in Agile environments. The course is ideal for business analysts, product owners, project managers, functional testers, and non-technical stakeholders involved in software delivery.
Learning Outcomes
• Understand BDD methodology and benefits
• Write business-readable scenarios using Gherkin
• Define user stories and acceptance criteria
• Participate effectively in Agile BDD workflows
• Improve communication with development and QA teams
• Organize feature files and scenarios clearly
• Validate business behaviors and workflows
• Contribute to quality-driven software delivery
Duration & Delivery Mode
14 hours
Target Audience
• Business Analysts
• Product Owners
• Functional Testers
• Scrum Masters
• Project Managers
• Agile Team Members
• Process Consultants
• Non-Technical Stakeholders involved in software projects
Pre-requisites
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle concepts
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is helpful
• Interest in collaborative software delivery practices
• No programming experience required
• No prior automation testing knowledge required
Skillset Achieved
• Understanding Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) concepts
• Writing business-readable requirements using Gherkin syntax
• Creating feature files and acceptance scenarios
• Defining acceptance criteria collaboratively
• Participating effectively in Agile BDD workflows
• Improving communication between business and technical teams
• Organizing user stories and business behaviors
• Understanding BDD lifecycle and collaboration models
• Reviewing and validating BDD scenarios
• Contributing to quality-focused Agile delivery practices
Course Outcome
After completing BDD for Non-Programmers Training, participants will be able to actively contribute to BDD-driven Agile projects by writing clear business scenarios, defining acceptance criteria, and collaborating effectively with technical teams. Learners will gain practical expertise in business-focused BDD workflows and requirement communication.
Course Outline
Introduction to BDD Concepts
• Overview of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Benefits of BDD in Agile projects
• BDD vs traditional requirement approaches
• Role of business users in BDD workflows
• Collaboration between business and technical teams
Understanding Gherkin Language
• Introduction to Gherkin syntax
• Given-When-Then structure
• Writing business-readable scenarios
• Scenario outlines and examples
• Organizing feature files effectively
User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
• Writing user stories for Agile projects
• Defining clear acceptance criteria
• Mapping business behaviors to scenarios
• Identifying edge cases and business rules
• Scenario review and validation techniques
Collaborative BDD Workshops
• Conducting requirement discovery sessions
• Example mapping concepts
• Communication best practices in BDD
• Aligning business goals with software behavior
• Working with QA and development teams
BDD Lifecycle and Tools Overview
• Understanding how automation teams use BDD
• Overview of Cucumber and Behave frameworks
• Feature files and automation relationship
• Reporting and traceability concepts
• Maintaining reusable business scenarios
Mini Project and Practical Implementation
• Creating complete BDD feature document
• Writing business scenarios using Gherkin
• Defining user stories and acceptance criteria
• Conducting collaborative scenario review
• Final project review and optimization
Assessment Topics
• BDD concepts and workflows
• Gherkin syntax fundamentals
• User story and acceptance criteria design
• Scenario organization techniques
• Collaborative Agile practices
• Business behavior validation
• BDD lifecycle understanding
• Mini project implementation
Evaluation
• Gherkin scenario writing exercises
• User story and acceptance criteria assignments
• Collaborative requirement workshops
• Business scenario review activities
• Mini project development and evaluation
• Agile communication exercises
Course Materials
Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an AcadNXT Certification in BDD for Non-Programmers Training, validating their expertise in Behavior-Driven Development concepts, Gherkin-based requirement modeling, Agile collaboration, and business-focused scenario design.
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What Our Students Say
“The training made BDD concepts easy to understand even without a technical background.”
“This course helped me write clearer acceptance criteria and collaborate better with development teams.”
“I gained strong confidence in writing Gherkin scenarios and business workflows.”
“The instructor explained Agile collaboration and BDD practices in a highly practical way.”
“AcadNXT delivered a very engaging BDD training suitable for business and non-technical professionals.”