ISTQB (ISEB) Foundation Course in Software Testing

Prerequisites

The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level course is appropriate for everyone involved in software testing.

Course objectives

On completion of ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, attendees will be able to: Promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary for software testing Demonstrate understanding of fundamental software testing concepts and optimising test practices Use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels, and interpreting tests from test specifications Report on test results, including defect reports Understand test management principles, and project factors, for resources, strategies, and planning Understand the value that software testing brings to stakeholders, and contribute effectively in reviews Assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tools

Who should attend?

Test Programme Manager, Test Manager, Requirements Engineer, Developer, Functional Tester, Agile Tester, User Acceptance Tester, Test Automation Specialist, Performance Test Specialist, Test Environments Specialist, Security Testing Specialist and Test Consultants.

Fundamentals of Testing to include

What is testing Why is testing necessary? Seven Testing Principles Test Process The psychology of testing

Testing throughout the Software Development lifecycle

Software development models Test levels Test types: the targets of testing Maintenance testing

Static techniques including

Reviews and test process Review process Static analysis by tools

Test design techniques

Test conditions and designing test cases Categories of test design techniques Specification-based or black-box techniques Structure-based or white-box techniques Experience-based techniques Choosing test techniques

Test management

Test organisation Test planning and estimation Progress monitoring and control Configuration management Risk and testing Incident management

Tool support for testing

Types of test tools Effective use of tools: potential benefits and risks Introducing a tool into an organisation

Exam

Mock examination Official examination - usually taken at 16.00 on the final day of the public course, when delivered in-person. For online courses, participants are registered and receive an exam voucher, to schedule an exam at a time suitable to them.