CTFL

Prove software testing knowledge and experience with the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) course. Targeted squarely at IT professionals and developers who want to learn the fundamental principles of software testing, the CTFL course and associated qualification is a globally-recognised indicator of professional excellence.

The CTFL course is best suited to:

• Software developers and programmers who want to extend their skill-set to cover testing methodologies.
• IT professionals and testers who would like to earn the ISTQB CTFL qualification to prove their skills and experience.
• Employees just starting out in software testing who need a basic introduction to the methods and principles used.
• Professionals who wish to learn new skills to facilitate a move into software testing from another IT discipline or industry.

Using a blend of instructor led videos and self-study resources, the six modules of the CTFL course are delivered online, making contents available anyplace anytime, to fit in around the student’s existing schedule. Built-in social networking tools allow participants to share knowledge and experience with other course delegates. Learning is further reinforced through the use of end of section assessments help participants assess their own readiness for the final ISTQB CTFE certification exam.

Key Learning Points

Fully approved by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ITQSB), the CTFL course takes students through the entire software testing cycle, ensuring they have the basic skills required to test and approve software releases prior to deployment.

Over the course of nine hours worth of video training, students will cover:

• The fundamentals of software testing and the increasingly important role it plays in the modern software development process.
• The use of testing at regular, defined intervals during the software development lifecycle to catch and fix bugs early.
• Early stage static testing concepts that review code and development plans without actually compiling and running programs.
• How to design software tests that consider all functions and reduced the likelihood of bugs going into production software.
• How to manage a software testing program and execute a suitable test script.
• Selecting and implementing tools that can help automate software testing and data collection.

Advantages of this course

By the end of the CTFL course, students will not only have a complete basic understanding of software testing, but they will also have completed the necessary preparation to sit the ISTQB CTFL exam. By completing this particular course, students will benefit from:

• A deeper understanding of the software testing lifecycle and how it is applied, helping students be more effective in their current role.
• Building testing routines into the development lifecycle to raise the standard of software produced.
• Full preparation for the Certified Tester Foundation Level exam.
• Valuable skills that will help employees secure internal promotions or new roles elsewhere – some reports suggest software testers holding the CTFL certificate earn 20% more than their less qualified colleagues.

The CTFL course is an essential step towards earning the globally-accepted Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification. The CTFL course also lays the foundation for professionals who want to further their career in software testing by working towards more advanced certifications from the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.

• Units of study

CTFL

• Introduction
• Fundamentals of Software Testing
• Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle
• Static Techniques
• Test Design Techniques
• Test Management
• Tools support for Testing