This course is an established qualification and an industry recognised standard for companies and individuals to prove knowledge of the fundamentals of software testing.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester, Foundation Level course is aimed at software developers, testers (both technical and user acceptance testers), test analysts, test engineers, test consultants and managers – including test managers, project managers, quality managers and anyone with an interest in software testing. The ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level course is a prerequisite for taking the more advanced BCS Intermediate Certificate.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of the course, candidates should be able to:

  • Perform effective testing of software
  • Be aware of techniques and standards for software testing
  • Have an awareness of what testing tools can achieve
  • Easily find more information about testing
  • Establish the basic steps of the testing process and understand where testing fits in to each stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Examination

The examination is carried out at the end of the third day of the course.

  • It is one hour,
  • Closed book,
  • Multiple choice exam
  • Pass mark of 26/40.

Successful completion of which leads to the award of the ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester, Foundation Level Certificate in software testing by the British Computer Society and the ISTQB, an Internationally recognised qualification in software testing.

Course Outline

SESSION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF TESTING

SESSION 2: TESTING THROUGHOUT THE LIFECYCLE

SESSION 3: STATIC TECHNIQUES

SESSION 4: TEST DESIGN TECHNIQUES

SESSION 5: TEST MANAGEMENT

SESSION 6: TOOL SUPPORT FOR TESTING

SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE