Steps: Test planning process

Here below, is a walk-through of the various stages in the test planning process, discussed concisely.

Stage #1: Review and analyze the requirements 
Stage #2: Scope of testing
Stage #3: Design the test strategy according to the scope 
Stage #4: Identify the required tools needed for testing and management 
Stage #5: Estimate the test effort and team 
Stage #6: Define test schedule 
Stage #7: Enablement plan
Stage #8: Determine and procure the test environment
Stage #9: Identify test metrics 
Stage #10: Create the software test plan, reviews and approved