ISTQB Combined Software Testing Foundation and Agile Extension
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This 5-day combined course provides comprehensive first-level training for anyone involved in software testing to gain a solid understanding of the basic concepts of software testing in both traditional and Agile environments. It is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), and follows the syllabuses specified by the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB®).
The first three days covers the very successful Software Testing Foundation syllabus covering the fundamentals of testing: definitions of testing standards, planning, managing the lifecycle, reviews and the tools available. Techniques for creating tests are described and practised. The first three days culminates in a one-hour multiple choice examination for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. Successful delegates will also gain the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level, a globally recognised qualification.
The last two days cover the syllabus of the Agile Tester - Foundation Level Extension course designed for professionals who are working within Agile environments. It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing Agile methods in the near future, or are working within companies that plan to do so, The course provides an advantage for those who would like to know the required Agile activities, roles, methods, and methodologies specific to their role.
Objectives
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Explain the terminology associated with the ISTQB understand the principles and psychology of testing
- Describe verification, validation and the steps in the testing lifecycle produce a project test plan
- Understand the test management lifecycle
- Produce test designs using equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis and state transition techniques
- Use static techniques to assess quality and coverage appreciate the different tools available for automating testing
- The Fundamentals of Agile Software Development
- The different agile approaches
Target Audience
The course is aimed at the following groups of professionals:
Anyone currently involved in testing or about to move into a testing role
Professionals who have achieved in-depth testing experience in traditional methods and would like to attain the ISTQB Certified Tester - Foundation Level and the Agile Tester Certification
Junior professional testers who are just starting in the testing profession, and would like to know more about the tester's role in an traditional and Agile environment.
Professionals who are relatively new to testing and are required to implement test approaches, methods and techniques in their day to day job.
Professionals who are experienced in their role (including unit testing) and need more understanding and knowledge about how to perform and manage testing on all levels in Agile projects.
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