After this training, you will:
- Use the common terminology and standards in software testing
- Understand the objectives and theory of software testing
- Set up a structured and effective test process
- Evaluate the costs and benefits of early testing
- Apply various static and dynamic test techniques, test management methods, and test tools
- Improve the testing activities within your project and organization
- Learn from practical examples and exercises
- Be able to pass the exam of ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
- Earn an international certification that demonstrates your competence in software testing
An international standard in software testing
The International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) was established in November 2002 with the aim of creating and harmonizing a global certification program for software testing. Today, the ISTQB certification scheme is fully recognized and widely adopted around the world. The ISTQB testing certification program consists of three levels:
- Foundation Level
- Advanced Level
- Expert Level
This three-day accredited course prepares you for the exam of Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and meets the requirements set by ISTQB.
The course covers the principles and standards of software testing, test management, test phases, reviews and inspections, a variety of test techniques for both white-box and black-box testing, and test tools. The exam will take place at the end of the third day.
*The Foundation Certificate is a prerequisite for taking the ISTQB Advanced level exams.
Who should attend this training?
The training is suitable for you if you are involved in software testing for some time and want to delve further into the subject.
Roles of participants in their organization
This training is meant for:
- Testers who want to study structured testing and, as part of their test career, want to obtain the ISTQB Foundation Certificate
- Users, developers and administrators involved in testing information systems and software products
- Quality officers and project managers who want to explore structured testing and apply test standards
Prior knowledge or training required
No prior knowledge or training required.
Structure of this training
Discover the essentials of structured testing in this interactive three-day training. You will learn about structured testing from both theoretical and practical perspectives. You will also engage in exercises and discussions to develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. To help you prepare for the certification exam, you will take mock tests during the course and review the curriculum in the evenings. You will take the exam on the last day of the training, unless it is a virtual classroom, in which case the exam will be scheduled for another day.
Course outline
Test Principles
- Definitions of quality, testing, software quality and software testing.
- Standard test terminology (ISTQB)
- Risk management and test strategy
- Pitfalls, assumptions, budgets, uncertainty, time constraints and risks
Test Management
- Types of test organizations
- Test planning and management
- Using project management techniques
- Configuration management and change management
- Problem management
- Test products and reuse
Test phases
- Test phase models (who, what, when)
- Entry and exit criteria
- Mastertestplan
- The benefits of early error detection
Static and dynamic testing
- Static techniques (reviews, inspections and walkthroughs, code metrics)
- White box techniques (different types of coverages)
- Black box techniques (including equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision tables and state transition testing)
- Exploratory Testing and Error Guessing
Test tools
- Types of tools
- Usability, advantages and disadvantages, costs and revenues
- Tools and reuse (regression testing)
- Data driven testing
- Implementation and maintenance
Possibilities in-house training
ICT Improve provides this training in-house and tailored to your specific situation and needs upon request. For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@ict-improve.nl.
Training information
- Location and dates: check the training calendar
- Schedule: 9:15 – 17:00 (three days)
- Includes coffee, tea, lunch and training material
- Three months free e-coaching
For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@ict-improve.nl
ICT Improve also offers bespoke in-house training tailored to your specific requirements and needs upon request.
