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title: [Infographic] The 6 Stages of Test Management
description: In this infographic, learn the six stages of manual software testing for a better overall outcome.
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# [[Infographic] The 6 Stages of Test Management](https://www.testmonitor.com/blog/infographic-the-6-stages-of-test-management)

 Written by [Thijs Kok](https://www.testmonitor.com/blog/author/thijs-kok) | Feb 02, 2021

Summary: This infographic outlines a six-stage manual testing framework—from defining **requirements & risks**, through designing test cases, planning runs, executing tests, tracking issues, and reporting results—which delivers streamlined collaboration, traceability, and enhanced QA outcomes when managed using platforms like TestMonitor.

In our infographic below, we break our manual software testing recommendations down into six simple stages to help you create a structured testing environment. Happy testing!

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