ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (ISTQB) – No exam fees

FTI Certification – Accredited by SASTQB

AIMED AT: Testers, Test Analysts, Engineers, Consultants and Managers, User Acceptance Testers, Software Developers, Project Managers, Quality Managers and Business Analysts.
TARGET INDUSTRIES: Information Technology (IT), ICT, computer software development, banking, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, insurance, and government.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 12 months software testing experience in a test team or have attended the FTI FSQA programme.
DURATION: 10 sessions (5 full days or 10 evenings, depending on the calendar and roll-out schedule).
DELIVERY: Virtual live, certified instructor-led learning, with a workshop-style approach for increased delegate collaboration and skills transfer.
GROUP SIZE PRECONDITION: Delivered for minimum group sizes of ten, on our public schedule or for organisation groups.
FOCUS: Intensive short programme for accelerated professional development.
DELEGATE INVOLVEMENT: It demands an elevated level of discipline and commitment to complete the programme. Full attendance and participation are required for all sessions.
DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY: Organise and submit an independent examination application and pay the fee directly to SASTQB for a single sitting of the exam.
FTI RECOMMENDATIONS: Take the exam within three months of training to gain maximum preparation value.

NOTE: The price of this course does not include exam fees.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

Fundamentals of Testing

• What is testing?
• Why is testing necessary?
• Testing Principles
• Testing activities, testware and test roles
• Essential skills and good practices

Testing in the Software Development Life Cycle

• Testing throughout the SDLC
• Test levels and test types
• Maintenance testing

Static Testing

• Static testing basics
• The feedback and review process

Test Analysis and Design

• Test techniques overview
• Black-box and white-box test techniques
• Experience-based test techniques
• Collaboration-based test approaches
• Incident management

Managing Test Activities

• Test planning
• Risk management
• Test monitoring, control and completion
• Configuration management
• Defect management

Tool Tests

• Tool support for testing
• Benefits and risks of test automation

Exam Preparation

• Overview of the certification process, exam, and study guide
• Exam preparation advice, question types and studying tips