This document provides an overview and introduction to the Rapid Software Testing course. It acknowledges those who contributed to developing the course material. The document outlines some assumptions about the audience for the course, including that attendees test software and want to improve their testing process. It presents the primary goal of the course as teaching how to test under uncertainty and with scrutiny. Key themes of Rapid Testing are also summarized, including putting the tester's mind at the center and considering cost versus value in testing activities.