Monthly e-Learning Membership

$49.99 USD/month gives you access to over 19 e-Learning courses that cover topics such as Basic Training in Software Testing, SOA Testing, Cloud Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Test Automation and many others, with new courses scheduled to be added to the catalog monthly. You can cancel your membership at any time. Please note that your card will be charged $49.99 USD/month until you wish to cancel or suspend your membership by notifying us by e-mail at the "Contact Us" link at this page or at the contact link at http://www.riceconsulting.com.

ISTQB Advanced Security Tester e-Learning Course

This is the fully accredited release of my e-Learning course for the new ISTQB Advanced Security Tester Certification. You can take this course at your own pace. The access to materials never expires!

You will have access to the pre-recorded presentations, notes, exercises, sample exam questions, as well as a group weekly mentoring meeting each week with Randy Rice, chair of the ISTQB Advanced Security Tester Syllabus working party.

To access the demo version, just contact us at the link below.

There are two pre-requisites to sit for the ISTQB Advanced Security Tester exam:
1. You must hold the CTFL or equivalent certification (ISEB)
2. You must have 3 or more years experience in software testing or a related field.

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst e-Learning Course

This fully accredited e-learning course follows on from the ISTQB Foundation Level Course and leads to the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certification. Includes one electronic exam voucher.

ISTQB Advanced Security Tester Certification - Live Virtual Course

Live Virtual - Sept. 10 - 13, 2018

With the prevalence of cyber security breaches, it is clear that more attention is needed in testing that security defenses are in place and working effectively. This course and certification covers much more than just penetration testing. Certainly, penetration testing is an important part of security testing, but there are many other threats and vulnerabilities that require other security testing approaches. This course follows the ISTQB Advanced Security Tester Syllabus and is written and presented by Randall W. Rice, chair of the ISTQB Advanced Security Tester Syllabus Working Group. The exam is not included in the registration, but can be purchased as an add-on.

ISTQB Foundation Level Course in Software Testing - Live Virtual Course

June 19 - 21, 2018 - Live Virtual Course
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 (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 a 3-day course, with sessions scheduled from 9 a.m. EDT. to 5:00 p.m. EDT. The price of one electronic exam and a course workbook is included in the price of the course. You can take the exam electronically when you are ready after the course. Also included is 3 months access to the e-Learning course.

ASTQB Certified Certified Mobile Tester Course - e-Learning Version

Understanding how to test mobile applications and devices has become an important part of a tester’s overall skill set. Even if you do not currently test mobile applications, chances are you will in the future. The percentage of organizations performing mobile testing has increased from 55% to 92% in just two years!

This course is written and presented by Randall Rice, co-author of the ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester syllabus, and is designed to impart practical knowledge of what you need to know in testing all things mobile. The learning objectives are reinforced with exercises and examples. You are also welcomed to try the techniques on your own mobile applications during the course.

At the completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester exam and join the growing ranks of certified testers. The exam cost is not included in the course price, but you can add the exam to your registration.

ISTQB Foundation Level Course in Software Testing - 5 Person Team License

Get your small team of 5 people ISTQB Foundation Level certified at an affordable investment! Includes 5 CTFL exam vouchers!

ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer e-Learning Course

This is the fully accredited release of my e-Learning course for the new ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certification. This course is based on materials licensed from Grove Consultants. You can take this course at your own pace. The access to materials never expires!

You will have access to the pre-recorded presentations, notes, exercises, sample exam questions, as well as direct access to Randy Rice, holder of all five ISTQB Advanced Certifications, including the Advanced Security Test Engineer (CTAL-TAE).

To access the demo version, just contact us at the link below.

There are two pre-requisites to sit for the ISTQB Advanced Security Tester exam:
1. You must hold the CTFL or equivalent certification (ISEB)
2. You must have 3 or more years experience in software testing or a related field.

However, anyone may take the course.

ISTQB Foundation Level Course in Software Testing

This is a practical course to prepare for the ISTQB CTFL exam. Includes one CTFL exam voucher. 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.

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Live Virtual Course

July 16 - 18, 2018
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This fully accredited e-learning course follows on from the ISTQB Foundation Level Course and leads to the ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Certification. The instructor is Randall W. Rice, holder of all 5 ISTQB Advanced Tester Certifications, including the Advanced Technical Test Analyst certification.

This course is dedicated to technical test analyst issues such as producing test documentation in relation to technical testing, choosing and applying appropriate specification-based, structure-based, defect-based and experienced-based test design techniques, and specifying test cases to evaluate software characteristics. Candidates will be given exercises, practice exams and learning aids for the ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst qualification.

You will be given exercises, practice exams and learning aids to help you attain the ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst qualification.

Exercises are performed for every K3 and K4 learning objective.

Virtual attendees in the USA will receive a course notebook in advance of the training and will also have access to the e-learning course at no extra cost.

The exam is not included in the registration, but can be purchased as an add-on.

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager e-Learning Course

This fully accredited e-learning course follows on from the ISTQB Foundation Level Course and leads to the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certification. Includes one electronic exam voucher.

Monthly Certification e-Learning Membership

$69.99 USD/month gives you access to all the regular monthly membership courses, PLUS our popular ISTQB Foundation Level Course in Software Testing, ASTQB Mobile Tester Certification, and IQBBA Foundation Certification for Business Analysts. (The ISTQB Agile Foundation will be included in the near future.) Exams are not included and a 3-month minimum membership is required. This is to give you time to adequately prepare without feeling rushed. ISTQB Advanced certification courses are not included in this plan.

ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer e-Learning Course - 5 Person Team Version

This is the fully accredited release of my e-Learning course for the new ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certification. This course is based on materials licensed from Grove Consultants. You can take this course at your own pace. The access to materials never expires!

You will have access to the pre-recorded presentations, notes, exercises, sample exam questions, as well as direct access to Randy Rice, holder of all five ISTQB Advanced Certifications, including the Advanced Security Test Engineer (CTAL-TAE).

To access the demo version, just contact us at the link below.

There are two pre-requisites to sit for the ISTQB Advanced Security Tester exam:
1. You must hold the CTFL or equivalent certification (ISEB)
2. You must have 3 or more years experience in software testing or a related field.

However, anyone may take the course.

ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Extension Course - eLearning

The ISTQB Agile Extension Course is a follow-on to the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification. This is a live virtual course. The focus is on understanding agile development and testing principles, as well as agile testing methods and tools. The course follows the ISTQB Foundation Level Extension Agile Tester Syllabus 2014.


The price of the CTAL-AT exam is NOT included in the price of the course. However, you can pay for the exam and take it electronically when you are ready after the course. In order to take the CTFL-AT exam, you must first hold the CTFL designation.