This online course is designed for people seeking foundation level certification based on the ISTQB certification program. This course completely covers the current ISTQB syllabus (2011 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 course takes about 15 hours to complete, including exercises. The narrated slide shows total about 14 hours.

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The price includes one CTFL exam voucher (for an electronic exam at any Kryterion exam center) and a copy of the book Software Testing Foundations by Spillner, Linz and Shaefer!

You also get access to personally ask Randy Rice questions by phone or e-mail!

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
         o Test Planning And Control
         o Test Analysis And Design
         o Test Implementation And Execution
         o Evaluating Exit Criteria And Reporting
         o Test Closure Activities
   * The Psychology Of Testing

Module FNDB - Testing Throughout The Software Life Cycle

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

Module FNDC - Static Techniques

   * Reviews And The Test Process
   * Review Process
         o  Phases Of A Formal Review
         o  Roles And Responsibilities
         o  Types Of Review
         o  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
         o  Equivalence Partitioning
         o  Boundary Value Analysis
         o  Decision Table Testing
         o  State Transition Testing
         o  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
         o Test Organization And Independence
         o Tasks Of The Test Leader And Tester
   * Test Planning And Estimation
         o Test Planning
         o Test Planning Activities
         o Exit Criteria
         o Test Estimation
         o Test Approaches (Test Strategies)
   * Test Progress Monitoring And Control
         o Test Progress Monitoring
         o Test Reporting
         o Test Control
   * Configuration Management
   * Risk And Testing
         o Project Risks
         o Product Risks
   * Incident Management

Module FNDF - Tool Support For Testing

   * Types Of Test Tool
         o Test Tool Classification
         o Tool Support For Management Of Testing And Tests
         o Tool Support For Static Testing
         o Tool Support For Test Specification
         o Tool Support For Test Execution And Logging
         o Tool Support For Performance And Monitoring
         o Tool Support For Specific Application Areas
         o Tool Support Using Other Tools
   *  Effective Use Of Tools: Potential Benefits And Risks
         o Potential Benefits And Risks Of Tool Support For Testing (For All Tools)
         o Special Considerations For Some Types Of Tool
   *  Introducing A Tool Into An Organization