ISTQB Foundation Level Certified Software Tester, Republic of the Philippines

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The course covers the fundamentals of testing: definitions of testing standards, planning, managing the lifecycle, reviews and the tools available. Techniques for creating tests are described and practised. It culminates in a one-hour multiple choice examination for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. Successful delegates will also gain the ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level, a globally recognised qualification.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Anyone currently involved in testing or about to move into a testing role will benefit from attending this course
Those wishing to attain the BCS Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and/or the ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level should also attend.

Explain the terminology associated with the ISTQB understand the principles and psychology of testing
Describe verification, validation and the steps in the testing lifecycle produce a project test plan
Understand the test management lifecycle
Produce test designs using equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis and state transition techniques
Use static techniques to assess quality and coverage appreciate the different tools available for automating testing

Fundamentals of Testing

Testing terminology; General testing principles; Why testing is necessary; Fundamental test process; The psychology of testing.

Testing Throughout the Lifecycle

Models for testing; Component, System Integration and Acceptance testing; Maintenance testing; Non-functional system testing; Functional system testing.

Static Techniques

Reviews and the test process; Costs and benefits of reviews; Types of review: Walkthrough, technical review, inspections, informal review; Static analysis

Test Design Techniques

Black and White box testing; Black box test techniques including equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis and state transition testing; White box test techniques including statement and decision testing; Experience-based techniques; Choosing test techniques

Test management

Organisation; Project test plan; Configuration management; Test estimation: Inclusion in project schedule; Monitoring and control; Tracking progress and deviations from plan; Incident management: Logging, tracking and analysis; Risk and testing.

Test tools

Types of test tool; Requirements testing; Static analysis; Test design; Data preparation; Capture/replay; Test running; Test harnesses, drivers and simulators; Performance testing; Dynamic analysis; Debugging; Comparison; Test management; Coverage measurement; Effective use, benefits and risk; Introducing a tool into an organization.

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our Republic of the Philippines facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

Classroom / Virtual Classroom

23 May 2024