Offering comprehension on the basic principles of Software Testing.
The ISTQB Foundation Level Certificate (CTFL) Course, is a 3-day training programme that covers the fundamental principles of testing. This course is accredited by ISTQB and addresses the ISTQB v4.0 (2023) Foundation Level Syllabus.
It features exercises and practise exam questions designed to emphasise critical elements of the syllabus and to enable participants to comprehend and apply the concepts and techniques taught.
Course Objectives
Objectives of the course are to impart comprehension of the fundamental principles of testing and elucidate various testing terminologies. Additionally, the course offers an outline of different dynamic and static techniques, along with guidance on their practical application.
Who will benefit?
This 3-day course is appropriate for individuals who are involved in or interested in software testing, including testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.
Moreover, the Foundation Level qualification is also suitable for those who require a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.
Prerequisites
Individuals with an interest in software testing are eligible to pursue the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate. Nonetheless, it is recommended that candidates should also:
- Possess some background knowledge in either software development or software testing, such as six months of experience as a system or user acceptance tester or as a software developer;
- Complete a course accredited to ISTQB standards(by one of the recognised member boards of ISTQB).
Skills Gained
A candidate who has successfully obtained the Foundation Level certification ought to be capable of:
- Encourage efficient and effective communication by utilising standardised software testing terminology.
- Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
- Show an understanding of how different development and testing practises, along with various constraints on testing, can be used to optimise testing for different contexts.
- Make constructive contributions during reviews.
- Apply established techniques to design tests at all levels of testing.
- Interpret and execute tests from given test specifications, and report on test results
- Understand test management principles for resource allocation, strategy development, planning, project control, and risk management.
- Compose and convey lucid and comprehensible defect reports.
- Recognise the project elements that determine the test priorities and test approach.
- Realise the value that software testing delivers to stakeholders.
- Acknowledge how testing activities and work products align with project objectives, measures, and targets.
- Assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tools.”
Course Content
1. Fundamentals of Testing– 180 mins.
1.1 What is Testing?
1.2 Why is Testing Necessary?
1.3 Testing Principles
1.4 Test Activities, Testware and Test Roles
1.5 Essential Skills and Good Practices in Testing
2. Testing throughout the Software Development Lifecycle – 130 mins.
2.1 Testing in the Context of a Software Development Lifecycle
2.2 Test Levels and Test Types
2.3 Maintenance Testing
3. Static Testing- 80 mins.
3.1 Static Testing Basics
3.2 Feedback and Review Process
4 Test Analysis and Design – 390 mins.
4.1 Test Techniques Overview
4.2 Black-Box Test Techniques
4.3 White-Box Test Techniques
4.4 Experience-based Test Techniques
4.5 Collaboration-based Test Approaches
5 Managing the Test Activities – 335 mins.
5.1 Test Planning
5.2 Risk Management
5.3 Test Monitoring, Test Control and Test Completion
5.4 Configuration Management
5.5 Defect Management
6 Test Tools – 20 mins.
6.1 Tool Support for Testing
6.2 Benefits and Risks of Test Automation
The Exam
The Foundation Certificate is given to candidates who successfully pass a written one-hour multiple-choice exam consisting of 40 questions. The exam is created, monitored, graded, and supervised by an ISTQB-licenced Exam Provider. Candidates must achieve a score of 65% or more to pass the exam.
The exam can be taken either at the end of the course or at a later date, and it is also available to be taken online.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
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- Duration 3 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
