Preparation of ISTQB Certification

This course is designed for delegates who have knowledge of the testing methodologies and concepts. Our Testing For Beginners Training Course covers in detail all of the prerequisites. At the end of the course, the attendee is well prepared to sit in the ISTQB Foundation exam. The exam fee is not included in this training.

Course Outline

The Fundamentals of Testing

• Why is testing necessary?
• How much testing is enough?
• What is testing?
• Static testing vs dynamic testing
• The seven testing principles
• The fundamental test process
• The psychology of testing
• Testing code of ethics

Testing Throughout the Lifecycle

• Software development models
• Test levels
• Component Testing
• Component integration testing
• System testing
• System integration testing
• Acceptance testing
• Alpha and Beta testing
• Functional testing
• Non-functional testing
• Structural testing
• Retesting v regression testing
• Maintenance testing

Static Test Techniques

• Reviews
• Walkthroughs
• Technical Reviews
• Inspections
• Static Analysis

Testing Design Techniques

• The test development process
• Black-box v white-box testing
• Equivalence partitioning
• Boundary value analysis
• State transition testing
• Decision table testing
• Use case testing
• Statement testing v decision testing
• Experience-based testing

Test Management

• Test organisation
• Test planning
• Test estimation, monitoring and control
• Configuration management
• Incident management
• Risk management

Tool Support for Testing

• Types of test tool
• Effective use of tools
• Tool selection and implementation

Two Mock Exams preparing the candidate for the ISTQB Exam

Practice Questions to make the delegate aware of the exam pattern