ISTQB Foundation Level Online Certification Fees

ABOUT THE COURSE 

The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers.

This Foundation Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants. Holders of the Foundation Level certifi cate will be able to go on to a higher level software testing qualification. 

The Foundation Level deals with exercises, methods and techniques of software testing. The participants learn all steps of the software testing process, from the planning and specification to the conducting and monitoring of tests.

CERTIFICATE VALIDITY

• Lifelong
• Global recognition

PREREQUISITE

There is no such prerequisite required for this course. The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1

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 life‐cycle

• 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

Day 2

1. Test design techniques 

• Specification‐based or black‐box techniques
• Structure‐based or white box techniques
• Experience‐based techniques
• Choosing test techniques 

2. Test management

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

3. Tool support for testing

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

4. Mock Examination

• Two mocks papers would be utilized for assessment within the training program

BUSINESS OUTCOME

The Foundation Level deals with exercises, methods and techniques of software testing. The participants learn all steps of the software testing process, from the planning and specification to the conducting and monitoring of tests. Holders of the Foundation Level certificate will be able to go on to a higher level software testing qualification.