ISTQB (ISEB) Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) has been set up to support a single, universally accepted, international qualification scheme, aimed at software and system testing professionals. An ISTQB certificate provides an internationally recognized qualification, which demonstrates a level of competence and professionalism.

The three day accredited course is leading up to the "Foundation Certificate in Software Testing" exam and complies with the requirements as set by ISEB and ISTQB. This course is administered by the Center for Software Engineering on behalf of Improve Quality Services BV.

This 3 day course will provide delegates with:
 An improved understanding of the fundamental principles of effective software testing and different testing terminology
An understanding of the practical application of useful static and dynamic testing techniques and an overview of test management and available test tools

The course covers a wide range of topics as per ISTQB Syllabus:

 

1. Fundamentals of testing (K2)
Why is testing necessary (K2)
What is testing? (K2)
General testing principles (K2)
Fundamental test process (K1)
The psychology of testing (K2)

2. Testing throughout the software lifecycle (K2)
Software development models (K2)
Test levels (K2)
Test types (K2)
Maintenance testing (K2)

3. Static techniques (K2)
Static techniques and the test process (K2)
Review process (K2)
Static analysis by tools (K2)

 

4. Test design techniques (K3)
The Test Development Process (K2)
Categories of test design techniques (K2)
Specification-based or black-box techniques (K3)
Structure-based or white-box techniques (K3)
Experience-based techniques (K2)
Choosing test techniques (K2)

5.Test Management(K3)
Test organization (K2)
Test planning and estimation (K2)
Test progress monitoring and control (K2)
Configuration management (K2)
Risk and testing (K2)
Incident management (K3)

6. Tool support for testing (K2)
Types of test tool (K2)
Effective use of tools: potential benefits and risks (K2)
Introducing a tool into an organization (K1)
 Who should attend?

• Anyone interested in learning more about the fundamentals of software testing

• Testers, users and developers who wish to improve their knowledge of structured testing and wish to obtain the ISTQB Foundation Certificate.

The Exam
The Foundation Certificate is awarded to those who pass a written one hour multiple-choice exam which is set, moderated, marked and invigilated by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB). The exam takes place on the third afternoon of the course.

Fees and Registration - PASS GUARANTEED (T&Cs Apply)
Duration: 3 Day Training Course 9.30 - 5pm (Registration 9.15 a.m.)
All participants who wish to sit the examination are advised to set aside some study time each evening.
Course fee: €800, includes €200 exam fee. This includes attendance at the course, copies of all course material and lunch. Group Discount is available
Fees will become due in full if cancellations are received within 7 working days of this course.
                                                                          

Real-Time Software Testing:
Software Testing Basics and Quick overview of ISTQB syllabus and overview
Quality Centre Overview
Selinium/ QTP overview
Introduction to Agile concept
Live project and Run through complete Test Cycle

How to use HP ALM Quality Centre Effectively & Efficiently
The course is designed for experienced Testers/Team Leads/Technical Leads/Managers/Project Managers/Business Analysts