Duration 4 days – 28 hrs
Overview
The ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certification Training Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification exam. This course covers fundamental concepts in software testing, including testing principles, lifecycle models, static testing, test design techniques, and tools. It is ideal for individuals seeking to gain a strong foundation in software testing and pursue a career in this field.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamental principles of software testing.
- Learn about various software development lifecycle models and their impact on testing.
- Gain proficiency in static testing techniques and tools.
- Learn different test design techniques and their applications.
- Understand test management processes, including test planning, monitoring, and control.
- Learn about various test tools and their usage in different phases of testing.
- Prepare for the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification exam.
Audience
- Aspiring software testers seeking ISTQB Foundation Level Certification.
- Current testers looking to formalize their testing knowledge and skills.
- Developers, quality assurance professionals, and project managers interested in understanding software testing principles.
Pre-requisites
- Basic understanding of software development and programming concepts.
- No prior testing experience is required, but beneficial.
Course Content
Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Testing
1.1 What is Testing?
1.1.1 Identify typical objectives of testing
1.1.2 Differentiate testing from debugging
1.2 Why is Testing necessary?
1.2.1 Testing’s Contributions to Success
1.2.2 Quality Assurance and Testing
1.2.3 Errors, Defects, and Failures
1.2.4 Defects, Root Causes and Effects
1.3 Seven Testing Principles
1.4 Test Process
1.5 The Psychology of Testing
1.5.1 Human Psychology and Testing
1.5.2 Tester’s and Developer’s Mindsets
Chapter Review
Chapter 2. Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
2.1 Software Development Lifecycle Models
2.2 Test Levels
2.2.1 Component Testing
2.2.2 Integration Testing
2.2.3 System Testing
2.2.4 Acceptance Testing
2.3 Test Types
2.4 Maintenance Testing
Chapter Review
Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Testing
3.1 Static Testing
3.2 Review Process
Chapter Review
Chapter 4. Test Techniques
4.1 Categories of Test Techniques
4.2 Black-Box Test Techniques
4.3 White-Box Test Techniques
4.4 Experience-Based Test Techniques
Chapter Review
Chapter 5. Test Management
5.1 Test Organization
5.2 Test Planning and Estimation
5.3 Test Monitoring and Control
5.4 Configuration Management
5.5 Risks and Testing
5.6 Defect Management
Chapter Review
Chapter 6. Tool Support for Testing
6.1 Test Tool Considerations
6.2 Effective Use of Tools
Chapter Review
