ISTQB Fondation Level

The Foundation Level is intended for anyone involved in software testing, including testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, acceptance testers, and software developers.

Aucun prérequis est nécessaire. Les connaissances de base du cycle de vie des logiciels (systèmes d’information, embarqués, temps réels) seront un plus.

This training will enable you to acquire the fundamentals of software testing for Information Systems. You will understand the role of testing throughout the software development lifecycle and learn the techniques used to design and manage tests.

During this training, you will:

• Use standardized terminology to apply in your future organizations
• Understand and implement the activities involved in a testing process
• Gain an understanding of the different test levels and test types
• Use test design techniques and apply them in practice
• Understand and promote the value and benefits of the software testing profession
• Take the ISTQB Foundation Level certification exam

1. Testing Fundamentals

• What is testing?
• Why is testing necessary?
• The 7 principles of testing
• The testing process
• The psychology of testing

2. Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

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

3. Static Testing

• Fundamentals of static testing
• Review process

4. Testing Techniques

• Categories of test techniques
• Black-box testing techniques
• White-box testing techniques
• Experience-based testing techniques

5. Test Management

• Test organization
• Test planning and estimation
• Test monitoring and control
• Configuration management
• Risks and testing
• Defect management

6. Test Support Tools

• Introduction to test tools
• Effective use of test tools

Interactive training combining theoretical concepts, practical exercises and continuous exam preparation, including a mock exam and commented correction.

ISTQB Fondation