Software Testing – ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation

Industry best Software Testing Certification Training – The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level course covers the fundamentals of software testing, providing delegates with the necessary foundations for a career as a software testing professional. This course includes exam preparation, and revision.

Learning Objectives for Fundamentals of Testing:

Prepare candidates for the Foundation Certificate in Software Testing based on the ISTQB syllabus
Improve understanding of software testing – its purpose and nature – and to raise awareness of issues and constraints around testing
Learn standard terminology
Introduce test techniques (static, white & black box) to delegates as well as providing practical experience of key techniques
Provide a complete picture of the test processes from requirements review to system implementation
Provide delegates with an environment that supports their learning and impart them with the necessary confidence and means to support their future career as a test professional

Course Key Learning

1.1 What is Testing?

Identify typical objectives of testing
Differentiate testing from debugging

1.2 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

1.3 Seven Testing Principles

Explain the seven testing principles

1.4 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 test work products

1.5 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

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