Foundation Level Course in Software Testing (May 21 - 23, 2008)

Sponsored by Rice Consulting Services, Inc. (www.riceconsulting.com), a world recognized leader in Quality and Testing Training.

Take advantage of one or both of these powerful training opportunities in software testing coming to Oklahoma City!

On Monday and Tuesday (May 19 - 20, 2008), Randy Rice will be presenting one of his newest courses, Agile and Exploratory Testing.

Everybody is talking about agile methods for software projects, but what does that mean for testers? In this course, you will learn all kinds of new techniques for building and testing software faster to meet the needs of business.

Then, on Wednesday through Friday (May 21 - 23, 2008), you can get trained to get certified in software testing!

This is a course designed for people seeking certification based on the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification program. This is suitable for people just getting into the field of software testing, or for people who just need a refresher course or validation for their current testing techniques.

This is a practical seminar to cover the critical path of testing. Your instructor will be Randy Rice, a recognized authority in the field of software testing and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB). You will learn the terminology, process, and challenges of testing in the real world. As a result of attending this seminar, you should have a good working knowledge of software testing and what it takes to design and conduct an effective test of software, regardless of the technology. You should also be prepared to take the CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) exam.

About ISTQB Certification

The International Software Testing Qualifications Board was started in 2002 and through a network of national test certification boards has certified over 80,000 testers in 36 countries. The basic level of certification is the Certified Software Tester Foundation Level (CTFL). The basis for the CTFL is the Foundation Level Syllabus and Glossary, which can be downloaded from www.astqb.org.

The American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB) was founded in 2004. Over 3,300 testers have been certified in the USA since 2004.

Training is not required to take the CTFL exam, but training does increase your chances of passing the exam. An exam will be given on Friday, May 23 that contains 40 multiple-choice questions and will last one hour. You also have the option of taking the exam at your convenience at a testing center near you. Here is a list of testing centers. Upon passing the exam, you will receive your certificate and be included on the ASTQB website in the list of Certified Testers Foundation Level.

Costs

Normally, this two and one-half day course costs over $2,200 per person, plus you must travel to another location and have a three-day hotel stay, plus transportation and meals (that’s another $1,000). For this event, the cost is $1,750 per person, all-inclusive (exam, courseware, continental breakfast, breaks and lunches).

Discounts

Register before May 1 and get a 10% early registration discount. (Use code OKCMAY08)
Bring 3 or more people from your company and get an ADDITIONAL 10% discount!

This course completely covers the ISTQB Syllabus and Glossary. The instructor, Randy Rice, is a CTFL and a member of the ASTQB Board of Directors.

What the ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus Covers

1. Fundamentals of Testing (2.6 hrs.)

2. Testing Throughout the Software Lifecycle (2.25 hrs.)

3. Static Techniques (1 hr.)

4. Test Design Techniques (4.25 hrs)

5. Test Management (3 hrs.)

6. Tools Support for Testing (1.3 hrs.)

In addition, this course will include a practice test and a review session.

Course Location

To be announced

Detailed directions will be e-mailed to registered attendees.

How to Register

You can register at:

http://www.riceconsulting.com/xcart/home.php?cat=260

Registration at least one week in advance of the course is required. Space is limited to 20 people and the availability is first-come, first-serve.

Course Details

You can see a complete outlines at:

http://www.riceconsulting.com/training/agile-exploratory-testing.html

http://www.riceconsulting.com/training/foundation-level-course-software-testing.htm

Questions?

You can e-mail any questions to rrice@riceconsulting.com.