Applied Programme in Software Testing (APST)

FTI Certification

AIMED AT: Working and aspiring Software Testers, Test Managers, Test Engineers, Leads and User Acceptance Testers seeking an accredited qualification that develops a practical skillset. Relevant to Business Analysts and Project Managers evolving into a testing environment.
DURATION: 8 months part-time (exact duration depends on the calendar and roll-out schedule).
DELIVERY: Virtual live learning, interactive and practical sessions, group projects and self-study.
ASSESSMENT: Assignments, presentations, tests, and Portfolio of Evidence (PoE).
FOCUS: Qualification for deep technical knowledge and practical skills development.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Introduction

• Applied Programme in Software Testing
• National Certificate: ICT Software Testing

Introduction to Software Testing

• Introduction to Testing
• Testing Levels and Types
• Testing Skills, Roles, and Responsibilities

Test Analysis

• The Fundamental Test Process
• Testing Analysis and Review
• Testing Design Techniques
• Test Implementation, Execution and Control

Test Management

• Introduction to Test Management
• Test Planning and Estimation
• Test Progress, Monitoring and Control
• Configuration Management
• Risk and Testing
• Test Reporting
• Test Implementation and Maintenance

Fundamentals of Business Requirements

• The problem-solving Process
• Information Gathering
• Requirements Elicitation and Specification
• The Business Case Process
• Information Systems and Systems Development Life Cycles

Fundamentals of Development

• The Fundamentals of the Java platform and programming language
• Problem Analysis and Design using Object-oriented paradigms
• Implementing objects, classes, and methods in a Java Programme
• Programme Decision Constructs
• Test Arrays
• User Interface Design
• Database Management Systems (including Structured Query Language basics)