CERTIFIED TESTER
ISTQB®
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The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level course is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, automation engineers, user acceptance testers and software developers. The qualification is relevant across all software delivery practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and Continuous Delivery.It is also appropriate for individuals who need a basic understanding of software testing including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.Attending accredited training is highly recommended since the ISTQB® Member Board will have assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus. As an accredited provider we offer on-site training for the Certified Tester Foundation Level. We can also provide for you to take the examination test in association with the conclusion of the course.
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level course is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, automation engineers, user acceptance testers and software developers. The qualification is relevant across all software delivery practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and Continuous Delivery.

It is also appropriate for individuals who need a basic understanding of software testing including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

Attending accredited training is highly recommended since the ISTQB® Member Board will have assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus. As an accredited provider we offer on-site training for the Certified Tester Foundation Level. We can also provide for you to take the examination test in association with the conclusion of the course.
Inceptive has been an accredited ISTQB® training supplier for a decade. We have successfully trained and certified hundreds of IT professionals at the foundation level. Taking the course with us will increase your chance of becoming a member of the fast growing community of certified test professionals.

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level course is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, automation engineers, user acceptance testers and software developers. The qualification is relevant across all software delivery practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and Continuous Delivery.

It is also appropriate for individuals who need a basic understanding of software testing including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.
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Location

Stockholm, Gothenburg and Online

Length

3 days

Language

Training: Swedish
Examination: Swedish, English

Price

Course: 15 990 SEK
Certification test: 2 990 SEK

  • Göteborg 21/9 - 23/9

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Among other things, you will learn:

  • Promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary for software testing.

  • Understand fundamental concepts of software testing.

  • Demonstrate understanding of how different development and testing practices, and different constraints on testing, may apply in optimizing testing to different contexts.

  • Contribute effectively in reviews.

  • Use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels.

  • Interpret and execute tests from given test specifications. Report on test results.

  • Understand test management principles for resources, strategies, planning, project control and risk management.

  • Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports.

  • Understand the project factors that drive the test priorities and test approach.

  • Understand the value that software testing brings to stakeholders.

  • Appreciate how testing activities and work products align with project objectives, measures and targets.

  • Assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tools.

LEARNING CONTENT

  • Fundamentals of Testing

  • Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

  • Static Testing

  • Test Techniques

  • Test Management

  • Tool Support for Testing

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Fundamentals of
Testing
What is Testing?
Identify typical objectives of testing.
Differentiate testing from debugging
Why is Testing Necessary?
Give examples of why testing is necessary
Describe the relationship between testing and quality assurance and give examples of how testing contributes to higher quality
Distinguish between error, defect, and failure
Distinguish between the root cause of a defect and its effects
Seven Testing Principles
Explain the seven principles of testing
Test Process
Explain the impact of context on the test process
Describe the test activities and respective tasks within the test process
Differentiate the work products that support the test process
Explain the value of maintaining traceability between the test basis and the test work products
The Psychology of Testing
Identify the psychological factors that influence the success of testing
Explain the difference between the mindset required for test activities and the mindset required for development activities
Testing Throughout the Sotfware Development Lifecycle
Software Development Lifecycle Models
Explain the relationships between software development activities and test activities in the software development lifecycle Identify reasons why software development lifecycle models must be adapted to the context of project and product characteristics
Recall characteristics of good testing that are applicable to any life cycle model
Test Levels
Compare the different test levels from the perspective of objectives, test basis, test objects, typical defects and failures, and approaches and responsibilities
Test Types
Compare functional, non-functional and white-box testing
Recognize that functional and structural tests occur at any test level
Recognize that functional, non-functional and white-box tests occur at any test level
Compare the purposes of confirmation testing and regression testing
Maintenance Testing
Summarize triggers for maintenance testing
Describe the role of impact analysis in maintenance testing
Describe the role of impact analysis in maintenance testing
Static Testing
Static Testing Basics
Recognize types of software work product that can be examined by the different static testing techniques
Use examples to describe the value of static testing
Explain the difference between static and dynamic techniques, considering objectives, types of defects to be identified, and the role of these techniques within the software lifecycle
Review Process
Summarize the activities of the work product review process
Recognize the different roles and responsibilities in a formal review
Explain the differences between different review types: informal review, walkthrough, technical review and inspection
Apply a review technique to a work product to find defectsExplain the factors that contribute to a successful review
Test Techniques
Categories of Test Techniques
Explain the characteristics, commonalities, and differences between black-box test techniques, white-box test techniques and experience-based test techniques
Black-box Test Techniques
Apply equivalence partitioning to derive test cases from given requirements
Apply boundary value analysis to derive test cases from given requirements
Apply decision table testing to derive test cases from given requirements
Apply state transition testing to derive test cases from given requirements
Explain how to derive test cases from a use case
White-box Test Techniques
Explain statement coverage
Explain decision coverage
Explain the value of statement and decision coverage
Experience-based Test Techniques
Explain error guessing
Explain exploratory testing
Explain checklist-based testing
Test Management
Test Organisation
Explain the benefits and drawbacks of independent testing
Identify the tasks of a test manager and tester
Test Planning and Estimation
Summarize the purpose and content of a test plan
Differentiate between various test approaches
Give examples of potential entry and exit criteria
Apply knowledge of prioritization, and technical and logical dependencies, to schedule test execution for a given set of test cases
Identify factors that influence the effort related to testing
Explain the difference between two estimation techniques: the metrics-based technique and the expert-based technique
Test Monitoring and Control
Recall metrics used for testing
Summarize the purposes, contents, and audiences for test reports
Configuration Management
Summarize how configuration management supports testing
Risk and Testing
Define risk level by using likelihood and impact
Distinguish between project and product risks
Describe, by using examples, how product risk analysis may influence thoroughness and scope of testing
Defect Management
Write a defect report, covering defects found during testing
Tool Support for Testing
Test Tool Considerations
Classify test tools according to their purpose and the test activities they support
Identify benefits and risks of test automation
Remember special considerations for test execution and test management tools
Effective Use of Tools
Identify the main principles for selecting a tool
Recall the objectives for using pilot projects to introduce tools
Identify the success factors for evaluation, implementation, deployment and on-going support of test tools in an organization
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