Are you looking for an internationally recognized certification in software testing? The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is a non-proprietary organization that has granted more than 450,000 certifications in more than 100 countries around the globe. Certification demonstrates a knowledge of software testing and is based on a Body of Knowledge and examination guidelines that are applied consistently across the world. This program is the only internationally-accepted certification for software testing accredited through its network of national boards.

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Courses

Software Tester Certification—Foundation Level is an training course designed to help you prepare for the ISTQB Certified Tester—Foundation Level (CTFL) exam. Foundation Level certification is designed for software professionals who need to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of testing:

 - test designers
 - test analysts
 - test engineers
 - test consultants
 - test managers
 - user acceptance testers
 - developers
 - project managers
 - quality managers
 - development managers
 - business analysts
 - IT directors, and
 - management consultants.

ISTQB Foundation Level Course OUTLINE

Holders of the Foundation Level certificate are also eligible to continue on to advanced-level software testing qualifications and to qualify their competencies in agile testing. Download the QB Foundation Level syllabus.

1) INTRODUCTION

• Nature and purpose of the book
• Purpose of Foundation
• The Certified Tester Foundation Level syllabus
• Relationship of the book to the syllabus
• How to get the best out of this book

2) THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TESTING

• Background
• Introduction
• Why software fails
• Keeping software under control
• What testing is and what testing does
• General testing principles
• Fundamental test process
• The psychology of testing
• Code of ethics
• Summary
• References

3) LIFE CYCLES

• Introduction
• Software development models
• Test levels
• Test types
• Maintenance testing
• Summary

4) STATIC TESTING

• • Introduction
• Background to static techniques
• Reviews and the test process
• Static analysis by tools
• Summary

5) TEST DESIGN TECHNIQUES

• Introduction
• The test development process
• The idea of test coverage
• Categories of test case design techniques
• Specification-based (black-box) techniques
• Structure-based (white-box) techniques
• Experience-based techniques
• Choosing test techniques
• Summary

6) TEST MANAGEMENT

• Introduction
• Risk and testing
• Test organisation
• Test approaches (test strategies)
• Test planning and estimation
• Test progress monitoring and control
• Incident management
• Configuration management
• Summary

7) TOOL SUPPORT FOR TESTING

• Introduction
• What Is a test tool?
• Test tools
• Introducing a tool into an organisation
• Summary

8) THE EXAMINATION

• The examination
• Revision techniques
• Review

ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Courses

Working in an agile environment? The QB also offers an Agile Tester Foundation Extension, for those who already hold an ISTQB Foundation Level certification. Agile Tester Certification is an accredited course to prepare CTFL holders for the Agile Extension exam. Learn more about the ISTQB Agile Tester Extension.

ISTQB Advanced Level Certification Courses

Advanced Level certification is aimed at professionals who have achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing. This includes such roles as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. The advanced certification is divided into three main career tracks:

• Test Manager (CTAL-TM)
• Test Analyst (CTAL-TA), and
• Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA).

12PM Training and Consulting offers:

• the five-day Advanced Tester Certification—Test Manager
• the four-day Advanced Tester Certification—Test Analyst, and
• the three-day Advanced Tester Certification—Technical Test Analyst courses

All the above courses cover the most recent updates to the ISTQB syllabi. The ISTQB Software Tester Certification—Foundation Level is a prerequisite for any ISTQB Advanced Level Certification. Download the ISTQB Advanced Level syllabus.