Course Objectives

To provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of testing and explain different testing terminology. The course also provides an overview of different techniques, both dynamic and static and how to apply them.

Who will benefit?

This 3-day course is suitable for anyone who is involved as well as interested 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.

People possessing an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate may use the Certified Tester Foundation Level acronym CTFL.

Prerequisites

The entry criterion for the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate is that candidates have an interest in software testing. However, it is recommended that candidates also:

Have at least a minimal background in either software development or software testing, such as six months experience as a system or user acceptance tester or as a software developer;

Take a course that has been accredited to ISTQB standards (by one of the ISTQB-recognized member boards).

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accredited to ISTQB standards

Fundamental of Test

Why is Testing Necessary?

What is Testing?

Seven Testing Principles

Fundamental Test Process

The Psychology of Testing

Code of Ethics.

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle

Software Development Models

Test Levels

Test Types

Maintenance Testing

Static Techniques

Static Techniques and the Test Process

Review Process

Static Analysis by Tools

Testing Design Techniques

The Test Development Process

Categories of Test Design Techniques

Specification-based Techniques (black-box)

Structure-based Techniques (white-box)

Experience-based Techniques

Choosing Test Techniques

Test Management

Test Organization

Test Planning and Estimation

Test Progress Monitoring and Control

Configuration Management

Risk and Testing

Incident Management

Tool Support for Testing

Types of Test Tools

Effective use of Tools: Potential Benefits and Risks

Introducing a Tool into an Organization

The Exam

The Foundation Certificate is awarded to those who pass a written one hour multiple-choice exam of 40 questions that is set, moderated, marked and invigilated by an ISTQB licensed Exam Provider. Candidates must score 65% or more to pass the exam.

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Official Foundation Level Exam Contents