Quality assurance consulting, accredited trainings for ISTQB and IREB and Design Sprints – all over Germany, online and inhouse.
Since 1998, trendig has supported companies across Germany in improving software quality throughout the development process and using AI in a targeted way. From our base in Berlin, we provide accredited ISTQB® and IREB® training as well as consulting and coaching in AI and GenAI, software testing, requirements engineering, DevOps and collaboration within development teams.
AI & Software Quality: Consulting, Coaching and Training
trendig combines expertise in AI and GenAI with many years of experience in software quality across the entire software lifecycle. We support companies in integrating AI effectively into processes and systems, improving software quality systematically and preparing teams for new requirements.
We see software quality as a shared responsibility across the entire team. High quality does not begin with testing, nor does it depend solely on better requirements. Developers, testers, requirements engineers, Product Owners and other stakeholders all contribute to building quality in from the start and embedding it throughout the development process. This is the quality culture we aim to develop and strengthen together with companies and teams.
Together, we assess where you are, what you want to achieve and which skills, methods or changes will help you get there. Based on this, we develop tailored consulting, coaching, training and workshop formats and implement the next steps with you – practically, pragmatically and for as long as your situation requires.
Accredited Training
As an accredited ISTQB® and IREB® training provider, we offer practical courses in software testing, requirements engineering, AI, agile development and DevOps – live online, onsite and in-house. Through our partners, we also offer training in ITIL®4 and PRINCE2®.
trendig provides consulting in software quality and software engineering – from testing and requirements engineering to DevOps and the use of AI. Our consultants work with business and development teams to improve quality strategies, processes and collaboration throughout the software development lifecycle.
trendig supports teams through facilitated workshops and Design Sprints focused on collaboration, communication and the development of new solutions. Workshops on neurodiversity, Nonviolent Communication and team processes strengthen collaboration, while Design sprints help organize ideas and validate product concepts in 5 days.
Agile Testing Days bring together software testers, QA professionals, developers and leaders from across the industry. The international conference covers software testing, quality engineering, agile development and AI through practical sessions, workshops and professional exchange.
Since 1998, trendig has provided consulting in software quality and software engineering. Our consultants combine expertise in software testing, requirements engineering, DevOps, AI and agile development with extensive project experience across a wide range of industries. We work with business teams, development teams and leaders to improve quality strategies, development processes and collaboration.
1. Experience Across Industries
trendig brings 28 years of experience in software quality and software engineering across sectors including automotive, energy, financial services, banking and insurance, e-commerce and retail, medical technology and pharmaceuticals, the public sector, media, telecommunications and industry. Our consultants take existing technology stacks, development methods, organisational structures and industry-specific requirements into account.
2. Methods and Tools for Modern Software Development
Our expertise covers requirements engineering, software testing and quality engineering as well as test automation, CI/CD and DevOps, AI in software engineering, containerisation, agile development, security, accessibility and performance. We introduce suitable methods and tools, train teams in their practical application and support them in selecting the right approaches for their specific context.
3. Tailored to Project, Team and Technology
Our consulting is shaped by the objective, project context and existing structures. Depending on the challenge, we work through workshops, Design Sprints, reviews, coaching or directly with business and development teams within the project. Existing processes, methods and tools provide the starting point for solutions that can be integrated into day-to-day work.
4. Accredited Expertise
trendig is an accredited training provider for ISTQB® and IREB® and combines internationally recognised standards with many years of experience from real software projects. This expertise informs our training, consulting and workshops and is adapted to the specific context of each organisation.
5. Building Capability That Lasts
Software quality depends on both technical expertise and effective collaboration. That is why we combine software engineering, testing, requirements engineering, DevOps and AI with topics such as communication, team processes and shared responsibility for quality. Training, consulting, workshops and coaching work together to build knowledge that stays within the organisation. Our goal is to enable business and development teams to apply methods and tools confidently and make well-founded decisions independently.
Agile Testing Days – our international conference
Agile Testing Days bring together software testers, QA professionals, developers, coaches and leaders from all over the world. The conference connects software testing, quality engineering, agile development and AI through practical sessions, workshops and in-depth professional exchange.
As the organiser, we have been closely connected to the international software quality community for many years. Insights, discussions and new developments from this community flow directly into our training, consulting and workshops.
Included for Training Participants: Online Ticket to Agile Testing Days. When you take part in a trendig training course, you receive a free online ticket to the international Agile Testing Days conference in November. All training benefits
A federal authority wanted to further develop its Requirements Engineering practices across different projects and departments. Its requirements ranged from the fundamentals of requirements analysis and agile Requirements Engineering to quality requirements and cross-functional communication between IT and administrative teams.
trendig translated these requirements into two customised in-house training courses, combining the organisation’s objectives with established Requirements Engineering practices, a strong agile focus and real-world questions from the participants’ day-to-day work.
The training created a shared methodological foundation across project and departmental boundaries. At the same time, participants strengthened their ability to select methods based on the specific task, stakeholders and project context.
We are proud of our achievements and what we have created together with our customers. You can read more about our success stories from our customers themselves.
I was permitted to spend 5 days on an ISTQB training course with Jenny and Steffen. Despite the relatively "dry" subject matter, it was interesting and useful because there were lots of practical examples. The catering was also excellent.
And even vegan on special request.
Diana W. – Training Participant
Testimonial:
We did a design sprint with trendig and are completely thrilled with the result as well as the perfect and professional implementation. :)
The application of this methodology was new to us and José's leadership of the sprint completely exceeded all expectations.
It is simply a great feeling to be able to achieve a concrete result including customer evaluation within just one week instead of suffering through months of workshops that only lead to small fractions of these results.
Thank you very much and see you at the next sprint. :)
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Rob S. – Company Design Sprint Host
Testimonial:
They sure host a fantastic conference. Their events planning and management is impeccable, really couldn't be improved, and the ideas, conversations and connections that are facilitated at AgileTD are precisely what energises me and helps me to be better every day at work. They know their stuff, for sure.
Tom Y. – Conference Participant
Testimonial:
I have successfully completed several training courses at trendig and not without reason: apart from being prepared perfectly for the exam at the end, the training is incredibly beneficial. It's not just the course content that is very interesting, but also the personal experiences of the trainers, which are always brought in and therefore make the content much more lively.
All the staff are really friendly and welcoming, so you can only feel comfortable with them. I would choose trendig every time!
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Svenja G. – Training Participant
Testimonial:
I know Trendig because they organize the awesome Agile Testing Days conference. The organisation of and communication to attendees and speakers is great. Always trying to make things as interesting, comfortable and safe as possible. The content of the conference is amazing every year. From workshops and new voice talks to keynotes and social events. Thank you so much for facilitating the sharing of knowledge on such a high level with such a low threshold for attendees!
Jantien V. – Conference Participant
Testimonial:
I did the Design Sprint Master certification workshop at trendig in Berlin. Thumbs up! One time through the complete sprint in fast-forward with real customer interviews and testers - a very good "hands-on" exam preparation from which you also take away some aha-effects for the later application of the process. A great atmosphere, nice training rooms and a good coach - that's what training should be like!
Alex T. – Training Participant
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One of the best conferences. My favourite one by far, a great place to learn and make new friends.
Darryn D. – Conference Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
What does trendig mean by software quality?
For us, software quality starts long before the actual testing. It is built throughout the entire software lifecycle – from clear requirements and good development processes to testing, DevOps and the sensible use of AI, all the way to collaboration within the team. That is why we look at technical quality, processes and the people who develop software together.
When does training make sense – and when consulting?
Training builds targeted knowledge and methodological skills. Consulting comes in where a specific challenge in a project, process or team needs to be solved. The combination is often particularly effective: we teach methods and knowledge and then help apply them to your own working reality.
What role does collaboration play in software quality?
Software quality is a shared responsibility. Clear requirements, good test strategies or modern tools only reach their full effect when roles, communication and decision-making within the team work well. That is why, where needed, we also include team processes, communication and different ways of working in our consulting and workshops.
Does a company have to work agile to work with trendig?
No. We work with agile teams just as much as with companies in regulated environments, traditional development models and hierarchical organisational structures. We choose methods and tools to suit each company's goals, constraints and existing processes.
How does trendig keep its training and consulting up to date?
Our work combines recognised standards with practical project experience and continuous exchange within the software quality community. As an accredited training provider for ISTQB® and IREB® and the organiser of the international Agile Testing Days, we constantly engage with new developments in software testing, quality engineering, requirements engineering, DevOps and AI, and bring relevant approaches into our training and consulting projects.
Latest News, Videos, Blogposts.
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