ISTQB® Foundation 4.0

Why take this course

If you want to understand the value of testing and how it can improve quality throughout the software development lifecycle, this training is for you. You’ll learn about different types of testing and techniques, and the interactive exercises will help you hone your skills and systematize your knowledge. You will gain comprehensive preparation to successfully pass the exam and obtain the globally recognized ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

What you'll learn

• Understand the fundamentals of software testing, including key terminology and the testing process.
• Explore testing in subsequent phases of an IT project, software development models, testing levels, and test types and goals.
• Master static testing techniques.
• Learn how to design tests, including test cases and both black-box and white-box techniques.
• Gain knowledge in test process management, covering planning and control of testing activities, configuration management, types and levels of risk in testing, and defect management.
• Discover tools that support the testing process.

Who this course is for

This course is for all individuals involved in software testing or those who want to better understand the scope and methods of work in the testing field, including: testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, acceptance testers, and developers. Prior experience in software testing is useful, but not required.

Topics covered

• Fundamentals of software testing:
  • terminology
  • testing process
• Testing in subsequent phases of an IT project:
  • software development models
  • test levels
  • test types and goals
• Static testing techniques
• Test design:
  • test cases
  • black-box and white-box techniques
• Test process management:
  • organization
  • planning and control
  • configuration management
  • risk in testing
  • defect management
• Tools in the testing process