ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing (inc exam)

ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing (inc exam) Course Overview

Course Prerequisites

• • Delegates should already have a basic working knowledge of IT and an understanding of the testing role in software development.
  • Those who intend to sit the examination at the end of the course will benefit from pre-reading the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus and a standard text on the subject from the book list.
  • Those delegates taking the examination will need to spend some time each evening on revision and example examination questions. The amount of time required will depend on experience, but delegates should be prepared to spend a minimum of 1-hour each evening.
  • If you are taking a paper-based exam you must bring photographic identification with you (passport, driving license or student card), as it is a requirement to produce it for the invigilator prior to the exam. Failure to produce a valid form of photographic identification will result in a candidate not being able to sit the exam.

Course Objectives

• • Promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary for software testing.
  • Understand fundamental concepts of software testing.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how different development and testing practices, and different constraints on testing, may apply in optimising testing to different contexts.
  • Contribute effectively in reviews.
  • Use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels.
  • Interpret and execute tests from given test specifications. Report on test results.
  • Understand test management principles for resources, strategies, planning, project control and risk management
  • Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
  • Understand the project factors that drive the test priorities and test approach
  • Understand the value that software testing brings to stakeholders
  • Appreciate how testing activities and work products align with project objectives, measures and targets
  • Assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tool

Target Audience for this Course

• • The 2018 Foundation Level qualification is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing including people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers.
    
    It is also appropriate for individuals who need a basic understanding of software testing including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants
    
    The new 2018 syllabus is recognised as a pre-requisite to other ISTQB® certifications where Foundation Level is required (note: all previous releases of Foundation Level, including the 2011 syllabus and “grandfathered” Foundation Level certifications, will remain valid).

Included with this course

• • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing (inc exam) Course Content

• Fundamentals of Testing

  What is Testing?
  Why is Testing Necessary?
  Seven Testing Principles
  Test Process
  The Psychology of Testing

• Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

  Software Development Lifecycle Models
  Test Levels
  Test Types
  Maintenance Testing

• Static Testing

  Static Testing Basics
  Review Process

• Test Techniques

  Categories of Test Techniques
  Black-box Test Techniques
  White-box Test Techniques
  Experience-based Test Techniques

• Test Management

  Test Organization
  Test Planning and Estimation
  Test Monitoring and Control
  Configuration Management
  Risks and Testing
  Defect Management

• Tool Support for Testing

  Test tool considerations
  Effective use of tools