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ISTQB Software Testing Foundation

Classroom course including exams

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Summary

Price
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Study method
Classroom
Duration
3 days · Full-time
Certification
ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Location & dates

Location

Address
Citibase Birmingham Mailbox
Blucher Street
BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
B11QU
United Kingdom
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Address
Birmingham I2 Office
The Waters Edge
BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
B12HL
United Kingdom
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Jurys Inn Birmingham Hotel
Broad Street
BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
B12HQ
United Kingdom
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Brunswick Square
BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
B12LP
United Kingdom
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Overview

Introduction

Software Testing Foundation One of our most popular courses, this 3course is designed to teach the fundamental principles of software testing and prepare you to pass the BCS/ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) exam.

The BCS/ ISTQB CTFL is an internationally recognised qualification demonstrating practical knowledge of the basics of software testing. Holders of the Foundation qualification can then go on to achieve higher levels of software testing qualification.

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Certification

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT logo

Description

  • The course lasts three days
  • The Foundation exam takes place at the end of the final day.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

The Fundamentals of Testing:

  • Why is testing necessary?
  • How much testing is enough?
  • What is testing?
  • Static testing v dynamic testing
  • The seven testing principles
  • The fundamental test process
  • The psychology of testing
  • Testing code of ethics

Testing Throughout the Lifecycle:

  • Software development models
  • Test levels
  • Component Testing
  • Component integration testing
  • System testing
  • System integration testing
  • Acceptance testing
  • Alpha and Beta testing
  • Functional testing
  • Non-functional testing
  • Structural testing
  • Retesting v regression testing
  • Maintenance testing

Static Test Techniques:

  • Reviews
  • Walkthroughs
  • Technical Reviews
  • Inspections
  • Static Analysis

Testing Design Techniques:

  • The test development process
  • Black-box v white-box testing
  • Equivalence partitioning
  • Boundary value analysis
  • State transition testing
  • Decision table testing
  • Use case testing
  • Statement testing v decision testing
  • Experience-based testing

Test Management:

  • Test organisation
  • Test planning
  • Test estimation, monitoring and control
  • Configuration management
  • Incident management
  • Risk management

Tool Support for Testing:

  • Types of test tool
  • Effective use of tools
  • Tool selection and implementation

Software Testing Foundation Examination

  • Multiple choice
  • 40 questions
  • 1 hour
  • Closed-book
  • Pass mark is 65%, or 26/40

Who is this course for?

Our software testing courses are recommended for anybody interested in the field of software testing, from testers to project managers

Requirements

This course is open to everyone and there are no prerequisites.

Career path

Software Tester and also other related and advanced Software Testing courses.

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