Mastering PTF
Join us to find out how you can become a PTF Master at your organization. This series of webinars will cover the major use cases for using PTF, as well as provide practical examples for specific PeopleSoft Applications. By attending you can expect to learn about leading practices and techniques to achieve better testing outcomes.

Supriya Prabhakara
Team Leader, Chatbots and Integration
Supriya Prabhakara is the technology team lead at Astute Business Solutions for PTF/FasTest automation tools. With her vast experience in PeopleSoft implementations, she develops and deploys automated testing solutions based on FasTest and PTF for customers, ensuring successful delivery and implementation. Supriya's expertise in PTF testing helps organizations optimize their testing workflows and achieve better outcomes.
Learn from the first team to offer PTF Services
Since 2010, Astute Business Solutions has provided PTF services to customers, including their PTF bolt-on product FasTest. With expertise in leading testing practices, Astute created a baseline set of tests for each PeopleSoft Application, which they later granted to the community on an open source license to help everyone benefit from testing automation. Having worked with hundreds of organizations with PeopleSoft testing, there is no one better to learn from than the Astute team.
Benefits of Attending:
- Learn expert tips and tricks to optimize your testing workflows in HCM, FSCM, and CS with PTF.
- Streamline your testing processes to improve accuracy, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional quality.
- Gain practical insights to take your testing workflows to the next level and achieve better outcomes for your organization.
- Access industry-leading expertise and knowledge from Astute Business Solutions.
- Take the first step to becoming a PTF testing master and improving the reliability of your PeopleSoft Applications.
- Network and connect with other professionals in your field who share similar challenges and goals.
- Gain access to additional resources and support from Astute Business Solutions.
Upcoming Webinars
Mastering PTF: Tips and Tricks for HCM
Maximizing Testing Efficiencies and Effectiveness for Your HCM Workflow
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 4:00 ET
60 mins (5 intro, 45 presentation, 10 Q&A)
I. Introduction
- Welcome and introduction of speakers
- Brief overview of what PTF is and its significance in testing HCM workflows
II. Overview of HCM Workflow Testing
- Explanation of the importance of testing HCM workflows
- Challenges in HCM workflow testing
- Understanding the benefits of using PTF for HCM workflow testing
III. Setting up PTF for HCM Workflow Testing
- Tips and tricks for setting up PTF for HCM workflows
- Best practices for creating and executing HCM workflow test plans
- Overview of PTF architecture for HCM workflow testing
IV. Use Cases for PTF in HCM Workflow Testing
- Real-life examples of how PTF has helped organizations save time and effort in HCM workflow testing
- Discussion of the benefits of using PTF for HCM workflow testing
- How PTF has improved the quality of testing and reduced the risk of errors in HCM workflows
V. Q&A Session
- Opportunity for attendees to ask questions and get insights from the speakers
VI. Conclusion
- Recap of the key takeaways from the webinar
- Closing remarks from the speakers.
Mastering PTF: Tips and Tricks for FSCM
Boosting Financial Accuracy and Compliance with PTF Testing
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | 4:00 ET
60 mins (5 intro, 45 presentation, 10 Q&A)
I. Introduction
- Overview of PTF testing and its benefits for FSCM
- Importance of financial accuracy and compliance in FSCM
- Brief introduction of the webinar's agenda and goals
II. Understanding PTF Testing for FSCM
- What is PTF testing and how it works
- How PTF testing can improve financial accuracy and compliance in FSCM
- Overview of the PTF testing process
III. Setting up PTF Testing for FSCM
- Requirements for setting up PTF testing for FSCM
- Setting up PTF test environments for FSCM
- Overview of PTF test case creation and management
IV. Best Practices for PTF Testing in FSCM
- Tips and tricks for maximizing testing efficiency and effectiveness in FSCM
- Best practices for PTF testing in FSCM, including test planning, execution, and reporting
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
V. PTF Testing and Financial Compliance in FSCM
- Importance of financial compliance in FSCM and how PTF testing can help achieve it
- Examples of financial compliance issues that can be detected through PTF testing
- Demonstrating compliance with PTF testing
VI. Conclusion
- Recap of key points and takeaways
- Importance of PTF testing for financial accuracy and compliance in FSCM
- Call to action and next steps for implementing PTF testing in FSCM
Mastering PTF: Tips and Tricks for CS
Streamlining Academic Processes and Enhancing Student Experience
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 4:00 ET
60 mins (5 intro, 45 presentation, 10 Q&A)
I. Introduction
- Overview of the importance of testing in Campus Solutions
- Brief overview of PTF testing and its benefits
II. PTF testing for Campus Solutions
- Understanding the unique testing needs of Campus Solutions
- Identifying critical areas for PTF testing in Campus Solutions
III. Tips and Tricks for PTF testing in Campus Solutions
- Best practices for PTF test planning, development, and execution
- Common mistakes to avoid when using PTF for Campus Solutions testing
- How to troubleshoot and resolve PTF testing issues in Campus Solutions
IV. Real-world examples and case studies
- Examples of successful PTF testing in Campus Solutions
- Lessons learned and insights from past PTF testing projects in Campus Solutions
V. Conclusion and Q&A
- Summary of key takeaways from the webinar
- Open Q&A session for attendees to ask questions and seek advice from the presenters
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