ISTQB Foundation of Software Testing
The course provides basic knowledge of structured testing and gives a good overview of the entire test disciple. Examples of areas that are covered are test techniques, standards, the test process as part of the development process and test tools. After the course there is the opportunity for the participants to sit an examination for the ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certificate.
The objective of the course is to give the participants fundamental knowledge on test, test methodology, standards and tools which can be applied in their daily work.
There is an optional certification on completion of the course
Topics
Principles of Testing
- Terminology
- Why is Testing Necessary?
- Fundamental Test Process
- Psychology of Testing
- Regression Testing
- Test Results
- Prioritization of Tests
Testing In the Life Cycle
- Development Models
- Economics of Testing
- Test Planning
- Component Testing
- Integration Testing
- System Testing
- Non-functional Testing
- Acceptance Testing
- Maintenance Testing
Dynamic Testing Techniques
- "Black box" techniques
- "White box" techniques
- Error Guessing Static Testing
- Reviews and the Test Process
- Types of Reviews
- Static Analysis
Test Management
- Organization
- Configuration Management
- Controlling Testing
- Incident Management
- Test Standards
Tools
- Types of Tools
- Tool Selection and Implementation
Target audience
The course for anyone involved in testing. It is also worthwhile for project leaders and developers, who need an introduction to testing or who test software.
Prerequisites
Some experience of software development or testing would be considered an advantage.
Course Length
3 days
