ISTQB Foundation - December Antwerp

Course Details

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 certification is the cornerstone of essential testing knowledge that can be applied to real-world scenarios.

The syllabus provides a comprehensive understanding of the terminology and concepts used in the testing domain worldwide, making it relevant for all software delivery approaches and practices, including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery.

Modules

Audience

The CTFL 4.0 certification is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing.

It is relevant for individuals in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.

Additionally, it is appropriate for those who require a basic understanding of software testing, including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.

With the ISTQB® Certified Tester Scheme, testing professionals at all stages of their careers can benefit from the breadth and depth of knowledge offered, with the opportunity to pursue higher-level software testing qualifications such as the Core Advanced Levels, Specialist, and Expert Level certifications.

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate is valid for life and does not require renewal.

Skills Gained

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.

Day 1

Fundamentals of Testing

What is testing?

Why is testing necessary?

Testing principles

New activities, testware & test roles

Essential skills & good practices in testing

Testing throughout the software development life cycle

Testing in the context of SDLC

Test levels & test types

Maintenance testing

Day 2

Static testing

Static analysis

Feedback & review process

Test analysis & design

Test techniques overview

Black-box test techniques

White-box test techniques

Experience-based test techniques

Collaboration based test approaches

Managing the test activities

Test planning

Risk management

Day 3

Managing the test activities

Test monitoring, test control & test completion

Configuration management

Defect management

Test tools

Tool support for testing

Benefits & risks of test automation

Exam Preparation

Exam preparation

Exam

The Foundation exam comprises 40 multiple choice questions, with a pass mark grade of 65% to be completed within 60 minutes.

Participants that take the exam not in their spoken language, will receive additional 25% more time (an additional 15 minutes), for a total of 75 minutes.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training.

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