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ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Training

The ISTQB® Certified Tester is a world wide commonly used standard in the field of Software Testing. Hundreds of experts from more than 40 countries are currently working on that scheme. The program is internationally comparable because of the international set-up. That is almost unique for such a certification program. Thus it is possible to take the same examination in different languages.
By becoming an ISTQB® certified tester, you will distinguish yourself as someone who knows how to use software testing techniques. You can design, plan and implement audits and tests. Furthermore you are able to evaluate risks concerning business processes.

As an ISTQB® Certified Tester you know the fundamental test terms and all norms and standards relevant for tests. You know how to create significant error messages, how to control the error-correction process and how to plan, organize and administer reviews. Additionally you can choose the best test tools and you know what you have to keep in mind when you administer those tools.
The knowledge and techniques which are introduced during the training will enable a structured and systematic testing process. As a consequence, the quality of your software will improve and costs will be reduced.

Objectives

This program provides testers with the ability to implement and communicate more effectively with engineers and developers resulting in greater test presence throughout the software lifecycle. This course is based on the curriculum of the "ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation level", which covers the topics, tasks, methods and techniques of software testing. Participants will become familiar with all steps of the software testing process, planning to specification, up to the execution of tests.

  • Learn the basics of software testing and how to apply software testing techniques
  • Encourage greater test presence within your organization
  • Have the opportunity to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level Exam

Next training

  • 18th to 20th of March 2024
  • 14th to 16th of October 2024

Method of education

  • Lecture
  • Discussions and experience exchange between participants
  • Studies and practical exercises

Duration

3 days

Location

Live Virtual Classroom

Language

English

Price

1500 € (incl. VAT)

Registation / Contact

Please contact the following address: info@ltb-test.org

Program

Fundamentals of testing

  • Why is testing necessary?
  • Causes of software defects
  • How much testing is enough?
  • Fundamental test process
  • Test planning and control
  • Test analysis and design
  • Test implementation and execution
  • Evaluation exit criteria and reporting
  • Test closure activities
  • Psychology of testing

Testing throughout the software life cycle

  • Software development models: V-model and iterative development models
  • Testing within a life cycle model
  • Test levels, component testing, integration testing, system and acceptance testing
  • Targets of testing
  • Functional testing, non-functional testing, structural testing
  • Confirmation and regression testing
  • Maintenance testing

Static techniques

  • Reviews and the test process
  • Informal review, walkthrough, technical review, inspections
  • Success factors for reviews
  • Tool-based static analysis

Test design techniques

  • Identifying test conditions and designing test cases
  • Categories of test design techniques
  • Specification-based or black-box techniques
  • Equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision table testing, state transition testing, use case testing
  • Structural or white-box techniques
  • Statement testing and coverage, decision testing and coverage
  • Other structural techniques
  • Experience-based techniques
  • Choosing test techniques

Test management

  • Test organization
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Development of a testing strategy
  • Test planning and estimation
  • Exit criteria
  • Test progress monitoring and control
  • Configuration management
  • Risk and testing
  • Incident management

Tool support for testing

  • Types of test tools
  • Choosing a test tool
  • Tool support for management of testing and tests, static testing, test specification, test execution and logging
  • Performance and monitoring and specific application areas
  • Potential benefits and risks of tools
  • Introducing a tool into an organization