Foundation Level Course in Software Testing

3 days 

This course is available in both online and in-house (live) formats.  Click here to learn more.

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This is a course designed for people seeking foundation level certification based on the ISTQB certification program. This course completely covers the current ISTQB syllabus (2007 version) and also provides additional information and guidance in key areas. The terms used in this course are taken from the current ISTQB glossary.

This is suitable for people just getting into the field of software testing, seeking the ISTQB Foundation Level certification (CTFL) or for people who just need a refresher course or validation for their current testing techniques.

This is a practical course to cover the critical path of testing. Your instructor will be Randy Rice, a recognized authority in the QA and testing field. 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.

This course will not only help you prepare for certification, but also help you become more comfortable and confident in testing software applications at just about any level of detail: unit, integration, system, and user acceptance. You will emerge from this course knowing how to develop test cases and test plans. You will also leave with the knowledge of how tools can help you perform testing.

Sometimes people feel intimidated by the technical aspects of software testing and lack the confidence they need to be credible test leaders in their organization. Learn the issues and processes for effectively testing software by attending this informative and comprehensive course.

Return on Investment

• Prepare for the ISTQB foundation level certification exam (CTFL)

• Understand the key issues in testing software applications.

• Learn how to design tests that adequately cover requirements and business events.

• Learn from an industry recognized expert in software testing and quality

• Advance your career by reinforcing your testing expertise.

Who Will Benefit

• Test managers and leaders

• Testers

The program requires only basic IT knowledge or experience. Testing knowledge or experience is not a pre-requisite.

Topics

Module FNDA - Fundamentals of Testing

• Why Is Testing Necessary?
• Software Systems Context
• Causes Of Software Defects
• Role Of Testing In Software Development, Maintenance And Operations
• Testing And Quality
• How Much Testing Is Enough?
• What Is Testing?
• General Testing Principles
• Fundamental Test Process
• Test Planning And Control
• Test Analysis And Design
• Test Implementation And Execution
• Evaluating Exit Criteria And Reporting
• Test Closure Activities
• The Psychology Of Testing

Module FNDB - Testing Throughout The Software Life Cycle

• Software Development Models
  • V-Model
  • Iterative Development Models
  • Testing Within A Life Cycle Model
• Test Levels
  • Component Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • System Testing
  • Acceptance Testing
• Test Types: The Targets Of Testing
  • Testing Of Function (Functional Testing)
  • Testing Of Software Product Characteristics (Non-Functional Testing)
  • Testing Of Software Structure/Architecture (Structural Testing)
  • Testing Related To Changes (Confirmation And Regression Testing)
• Maintenance Testing

Module FNDC - Static Techniques

• Reviews And The Test Process

• Review Process

  • Phases Of A Formal Review

  • Roles And Responsibilities

  • Types Of Review

  • Success Factors For Reviews

• Static Analysis By Tools

FNDD - Test Design Techniques

• Identifying Test Conditions And Designing Test Cases

• Categories Of Test Design Techniques

• Specification-Based Or Black-Box Techniques

  • Equivalence Partitioning

  • Boundary Value Analysis

  • Decision Table Testing

  • State Transition Testing

  • Use Case Testing

• Structure-Based Or White-Box Techniques

• Statement Testing And Coverage

• Decision Testing And Coverage

• Other Structure-Based Techniques

• Experience-Based Techniques

• Choosing Test Techniques

Module FNDE - Test Management

• Test Organization

  • Test Organization And Independence

  • Tasks Of The Test Leader And Tester

• Test Planning And Estimation

  • Test Planning

  • Test Planning Activities

  • Exit Criteria

  • Test Estimation

  • Test Approaches (Test Strategies)

• Test Progress Monitoring And Control

  • Test Progress Monitoring

  • Test Reporting

  • Test Control

• Configuration Management

• Risk And Testing

  • Project Risks

  • Product Risks

• Incident Management

Module FNDF - Tool Support For Testing

• Types Of Test Tool

  • Test Tool Classification

  • Tool Support For Management Of Testing And Tests

  • Tool Support For Static Testing

  • Tool Support For Test Specification

  • Tool Support For Test Execution And Logging

  • Tool Support For Performance And Monitoring

  • Tool Support For Specific Application Areas

  • Tool Support Using Other Tools

• Effective Use Of Tools: Potential Benefits And Risks

  • Potential Benefits And Risks Of Tool Support For Testing (For All Tools)

  • Special Considerations For Some Types Of Tool

• Introducing A Tool Into An Organization

Review & Practice Exam  (2 Hrs.)

Actual Certification Exam (If desired for live courses)  (1 Hr.)

Resources

• Checklists and Templates
• Glossary
• Bibliography

Deliverables

• Course notebook with slides, worksheets, checklists, complete examples and supporting text
• You will have the basic information needed to plan and execute an effective test of a software application.

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Rice Consulting Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 892003
Oklahoma City, OK  73189
405-691-8075