ISTQB® Certified Tester – Foundation Level 2018 Syllabus

This course has an accompanying 1-hour examination that the candidate must pass to gain the ISTQB certificate. This certification allows you to engage in ISTQB Advanced Level and/or ISTQB Specialist track learning paths

On completion of ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level, attendees will be able to:

• Promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary for software testing
• Demonstrate understanding of fundamental software testing concepts and optimising test practices
• Use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels, and interpreting tests from test specifications
• Report on test results, including defect reports
• Understand test management principles, and project factors, for resources, strategies, and planning
• Understand the value that software testing brings to stakeholders, and contribute effectively in reviews
• Assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tools

Fundamentals of Testing

• What is testing
• Why is testing necessary?
• Seven Testing Principles
• Test Process
• The psychology of testing

Testing throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

• Software Development Lifecycle Models
• Test Levels
• Test Types
• Maintenance Testing

Static Testing

• Static Testing Basics
• Review Process

Test Techniques

• Categories of Test Techniques
• Black-box Test Techniques
• White-box Test Techniques
• Experienced-based Test Techniques

Test management

• Test Organisation
• Test Planning and Estimation
• Test Monitoring and Control
• Configuration Management
• Risk and Testing
• Defect Management

Tools support for Testing

• Test tool considerations
• Effective use of tools

Exam

• Mock examination
• Official examination

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level course is appropriate for everyone involved in, or interested in, software testing. Pre-course notes are available for those unsure of the relevance of their background.

This course is most relevant to anyone interested in career learning paths for roles such as Test Programme Managers, Test Managers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Requirements Engineers, Software Developers, Functional Testers, Agile Testers, User Acceptance Testers, Test Automation Specialists, Performance Test Specialists, Test Environments Specialists, Security Testing Specialists, and Test Consultants. The course 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.