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ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level

February 25, 2021 By Jean-Luc

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Welcome to the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level training

The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. This Foundation Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as product owners, project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

Duration
20 hours over 1 week or 5 weeks

Training Method
Individual follow-up
Real Cases Studies
Instructor-led Exercises

Prerequisites
An interest in Software Testing

Organization
This course is in the form of a live virtual training, cadenced. We deliver it over five sessions of four hours each, all in five days. During each session, the trainer, an expert in software testing, teaches you through theory, real-life cases, and instructor-led exercises. At the end of the session, he evaluates your learnings according to learning objectives using multiple-choice questions.
Please contact us for any specific organization you may need.

Accessibility
Please contact us for the time needed to make specific accommodations for your disability.

Learning Objectives

The course’s learning objectives are the topics listed below, within the lessons. Each learning objective has a cognitive level: K1 (remember), K2 (understand), K3 (apply).


Your training includes

Qola Training Networking

Networking & Community

Qola Use cases workshop

Real cases study

Technical Mentoring

Knowledge Evaluation
  • Certified Testing experts perform a detailed review for each of the assignment given during the training, according to the learning objectives:
    • K1: The participant remembers or recalls the concept presented.
    • K2: The participant understands the concept and is able to give an example.
    • K3: The participant understands the concept and demonstrate an ability to apply it on a real case.
Certificate
A certificate of achievement, which values your skills, is issued after the completion of all the lessons and exercises.

ISTQB® Certification Exam Preparation
The last lesson of this course is a preparation session for the (ISTQB® Agile Tester) certification exam.
Exam Session (Optional)
  • WASTB Online Exam, available 24/7
  • Remote proctored Electronic exams (for individuals) administered via webcam


Your Trainer

Jean-Luc COSSI

Testing Expert, Lean & Agile Coach
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Full

    1/ The complete training material, as PDF documents.
    2/ ISTQB® Glossary
    3/ ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus
    4/ More materials for download from ISTQB Website

    Course Content

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    Fundamentals of Testing
    What is Testing? 2 Topics
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    Identify typical objectives of testing (K1)
    Differentiate testing from debugging (K2)
    Why is Testing Necessary? 4 Topics
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    Give examples of why testing is necessary (K2)
    Describe the relationship between testing and quality assurance and give examples of how testing contributes to higher quality (K2)
    Distinguish between error, defect and failure (K2)
    Distinguish between the root cause of a defect and its effects (K2)
    Seven Testing Principles 1 Topic
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    Explain the seven testing principles (K2)
    Test Process 4 Topics
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    Explain the impact of context on the test process (K2)
    Describe the test activities and respective tasks within the test process (K2)
    Differentiate the work products that support the test process (K2)
    Explain the value of maintaining traceability between the test basis and test work products (K2)
    The Psychology of Testing 2 Topics
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    Identify the psychological factors that influence the success of testing (K1)
    Explain the difference between the mindset required for test activities and the mindset required for development activities (K2)
    Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
    Software Developement Lifecycle Models 2 Topics
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    Explain the relationships between software develpment activities and test activities in the software development lifecycle (K2)
    Identify reasons why software development lifecycle models must be adapted to the context of project and product characteristics (K1)
    Test Levels 1 Topic
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    Compare the different test levels from the perspective of objectives, test basis, test objects, typical defects and failures, and approaches and responsibilities (K2)
    Test Types 3 Topics
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    Compare functional, non-functional, and white-box testing (K2)
    Recognize that functional, non-functional, and white-box tests occur at any test level (K1)
    Compare the purposes of confirmation testing and regression testing (K2)
    Maintenance Testing 2 Topics
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    Summarize triggers for maintenance testing (K2)
    Describe the role of impact analysis in maintenance testing (K2)
    Static Testing
    Static Testing Basics 3 Topics
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    Recognize types of software work product that can be examined by the different static testing techniques (K1)
    Use examples to describe the value of static testing (K2)
    Explain the difference between static and dynamic techniques, considering objectives, types of defects to be identified, and the role of these techniques within the software lifecycle (K2)
    Review Process 5 Topics
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    Explain the factors that contribute to a successful review (K2)
    Summarize the activities of the work product review process (K2)
    Recognize the different roles and responsibilities in a formal review (K1)
    Explain the differences between different review types: informal review, walkthrough, technical review, and inspection (K2)
    Apply a review technique to a work product to find defects (K3)
    Test Techniques
    Categories of Test Techniques 1 Topic
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    Explain the characteristics, commonalities, and differences between black-box test techniques, white-box test techniques, and experience-based test techniques (K2)
    Black-box Test Techniques 5 Topics
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    Apply equivalence partitioning to derive test cases from given requirements (K3)
    Apply boundary value analysis to derive test cases from given requirements (K3)
    Apply decision table testing to derive test cases from given requirements (K3)
    Apply state transition testing to derive test cases from given requirements (K3)
    Explain how to derive test cases from a use case (K2)
    White-box Test Techniques 3 Topics
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    Explain statement coverage (K2)
    Explain decision coverage (K2)
    Explain the value of statement and decision coverage (K2)
    Experience-based Test Techniques 3 Topics
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    Explain error guessing (K2)
    Explain exploratory testing (K2)
    Explain checklist-based testing (K2)
    Test Management
    Test Organization 2 Topics
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    Explain the benefits and drawbacks of independent testing (K2)
    Identify the tasks of a test manager and tester (K1)
    Test Planning and Estimation 6 Topics
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    Summarize the purpose and content of a test plan (K2)
    Differentiate between various test strategies (K2)
    Give examples of potential entry and exit criteria (K2)
    Apply knowledge of prioritization, and technical and logical dependencies, to schedule test execution for a given set of test cases (K3)
    Identify factors that influence the effort related to testing (K1)
    Explain the difference between two estimation techniques: the metrics-based technique and the expert-based technique (K2)
    Test Monitoring and Control 2 Topics
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    Recall metrics used for testing (K1)
    Summarize the purposes, contents, and audiences for test reports (K2)
    Configuration Management 1 Topic
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    Summarize how configuration management supports testing (K2)
    Risks and Testing 3 Topics
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    Define risk level by using likelihood and impact (K1)
    Distinguish between project and product risks (K2)
    Describe, by using examples, how product risk analysis may influence the thoroughness and scope of testing (K2)
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