This three day training course prepares you for the exam leading to the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing based on the ISTQB Syllabus. At the end of the training, you have the opportunity to take the exam at the training location.
The ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing based on the ISTQB Syllabus is a professional qualification that is recognized by many companies as the standard by which testing staff are measured. The certificate is rapidly becoming more important in an increasingly competitive market.
As Accredited Training Provider, ps_testware offers both scheduled and on-site courses. For your convenience, we organize an examination on the afternoon of the third day of a scheduled course. This is an externally invigilated, one-hour, multiple-choice examination leading to the certificate. Alternatively, you can take a computer-based exam at a certified examination center. Taking the exam is optional.
We have an excellent pass rate, which is consistently over 90%.
Intended audience
Software developers, testers (both technical and user acceptance testers), test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, and managers including test managers, project managers, quality managers - essentially anyone with an interest in testing.
There are no prerequisites to attending this course.
Course outline
The table below provides a high-level overview of the course content. You can download a detailed syllabus from the ISTQB website.
- Day 1:
Fundamentals of Testing
Testing throughout the software life-cycle
Static techniques
- Day 2:
Test design techniques
Test management (part 1)
- Day 3:
Test management (part 2)
Tool support for testing
Examination (optional)
On completion, candidates should be able to
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establish the basic steps of the testing process;
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be aware of techniques and standards;
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have an awareness of what testing tools can achieve;
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find more information about testing.
Additional information
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Check out our course agenda;
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Contact us for an on-site training;
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See also our training "Managing Your Test Process", as a logical next step.

