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ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing

ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing

Price excludes ANZTB examination fee of $300. Equinox normally charges for both the course fee and the exam fee and organises the ANZTB exam on behalf of the student.

This course prepares students to undertake the ISTQB Foundation Certificate exam. It completely covers the current ISTQB syllabus and also provides additional information and guidance in key areas. The terms used in this course are taken from the ISTQB glossary.

This course will not only help you prepare for certification, but also help you become more comfortable and confident in testing software applications. The course is suitable for people who have some experience in software testing or software development and are seeking the ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

The ‘ISTQB Foundation Course in Software Testing’ is delivered by seasoned software testing practitioner consultants who hold the certificate themselves and who undertake software testing and test management activities on a daily basis.

Duration

3 Days

Course Objectives

By attending this course, students will:

Learn core software testing principles and knowledge
Gain a solid understanding of the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus
Undertake a practice exam to help prepare for the real ISTQB Foundation exam
Prepare for and undertake the ISTQB foundation level certification exam

Audience

All software testing and IT professionals who wish to gain an international certification in software testing.

ISTQB Foundation Exam

Equinox will schedule the actual exam to take place either on the afternoon of the third day of the course or a day or two following the course. The Examination is a closed book, 40 question multiple choice exam. Candidates must score a minimum of 26 to pass the certification. The examination is independently invigilated by the Australia New Zealand Testing Board (ANZTB).

Course Syllabus

Fundamentals of Testing

Why Is Testing Necessary?
Causes Of Software Defects
Testing And Quality
General Testing Principles
Fundamental Test Process
The Psychology Of Testing

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle

Software Development Models
Test Levels
Test Types: The Targets Of Testing
Maintenance Testing

Static Techniques

Reviews And The Test Process
Review Process
Success Factors For Reviews
Static Analysis By Tools

Test Design Techniques

Identifying 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 And Independence
Test Planning
Test Progress Monitoring And Control
Configuration Management
Risk And Testing
Incident Management

Tool Support for Testing

Types Of Test Tool
Test Tool Classification
Effective Use Of Tools: Potential Benefits And Risks
Potential Benefits And Risks Of Tool Support For Testing (For All Tools)
Special Considerations for Some Types Of Tools
Introducing A Tool Into An Organization

Review and Practice Exam

Related Courses

Practical Software Testing
Innovative Software Testing Approaches
Agile and Exploratory Testing
Intermediate Software Testing Techniques
Innovative Software Testing Approaches
Practical Software Test Management
Structured User Acceptance Testing
Walkthroughs, Reviews, Inspections

Prerequisites

It is recommended that course attendees have at least 12 months experience in a software development or testing or equivalent knowledge of these areas.