ISTQB - Certified Tester Foundation Level - Online Instructor Led Training

ABOUT THE COURSE

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification is offered by the ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board.) This examination tests the knowledge in software testing. It is a multiple‐choice exam covering the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) syllabus. Certification is valid for a lifetime.

SAJO Academy offers you a 3 weekend training to prepare for the CTFL certification, awarded by ISTQB to those who pass a one hour multiple‐choice examination (40 questions).

The ISTQB CTFL certification is practical and real world focused. The concepts can be applied to your work.

OBJECTIVES

The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at professionals who need to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. This includes people in roles such as test designers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and IT Professionals. The Foundation Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who needs a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

PREREQUISITES

There are no formal requirements for this certification. Foundation level aims at all the individual who are involved in Software Testing & at those who are eager to acquire basic knowledge of fundamentals of Software Testing.

VALIDITY

Foundation level certification is valid for a lifetime.

BENEFITS OF ISTQB FOUNDATION LEVEL CERTIFICATION

With the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification:

• You will have an independent, internationally recognized certification as proof of expertise in the field of software testing.
• You will learn about all the steps involved in the software testing process, from planning through to implementation and the evaluation of software tests.
• You will have the opportunity to gain further certificates (Advanced and Expert level).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Foundation qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing, This includes those who may be expected to go on to the advanced qualification in due course, such as

• Test Engineers
• Test Analysts
• Test Managers
• Software Developers
• Quality Managers
• Business Analysts
• Automation Testers
• Performance Testers

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 

1. Fundamentals of Testing

• Why testing is necessary
• What is testing
• General testing principles
• Fundamental test process
• Psychology of testing.

2. Testing throughout the software lifecycle

• Software development models
• Test levels
• Test types
• The targets of testing
• Maintenance testing

3. Static Techniques

• Reviews and the test process
• Review process
• Static analysis by tools

4. 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

5. Test management

• Test organization
• Test planning and estimation
• Risk and testing
• Incident management
• Test progress monitoring and control
• Configuration management

6. Tool support for testing

• Types of test tool
• Effective use of tools: potential benefits and risks
• Introducing a tool into an organization

7. Mock Examination

• A mock exam would be utilized for assessment within the training program