Software Testing Foundation
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This Foundation level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants. Holders of the Foundation Certificate will be able to go on to a higher level software testing qualification.
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About this course
The examination is a 1 hour multiple-choice exam provided:
40 multiple-choice questions
Pass mark is 26
Please note: The Exam is not included with this product option
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Subjects
- Testing
- Psychology of Testing
- Software development models
- Test levels
- Expected Results
- Fundamental test process
- Path Testing
- Statement Testing
- Risk and Testing
- Incident management
Course programme
Module 1 – Introduction Module
Module 2 – Fundamentals of Testing
2.1 – Why is testing necessary?
2.2 – What is testing?
2.3 – General testing principles
2.4 – Expected Results
2.5 – Exit, Completion, and Closure or Acceptance criteria
2.6 – Fundamental test process
2.7 – The Psychology of Testing
Module 3 – Testing through the lifecycle
3.1 – Software development models
3.2 – Test levels
3.3 – Functional and Structural Testing
3.4 – Non–Function System Testing
3.5 – Re–Testing and Regression Testing
3.6 – Maintenance Testing
Module 4 – Static Techniques
4.1 – Reviews and the Test Process
4.2 – Phases of a Formal Review
4.3 – Static analysis using tools
Module 5 – Test Design Techniques
5.1 – Identifying test conditions and designing test cases
5.2 – Categories of test design techniques
5.3 – Equivalence Partitioning
5.4 – Boundary Value Analysis
5.5 – Decision Table Testing
5.6 – State Transition Testing
5.7 – Use case testing
5.8 – Path Testing
5.9 – Statement Testing
Module 6 – Test Management
6.1 – Test Organisation
6.2 – Test Planning
6.3 – Test Estimation
6.4 – Test Approaches (strategies)
6.5 – Test progress monitoring and control
6.6 – Configuration Management
6.7 – Risk and Testing
6.8 – Incident management
Module 7 – Tool Support for Testing
7.1 – Types of test tool
7.2 – Effective use of tools: potential benefits and risks
7.3 – Introducing a tool into an organisation
Module 8 – Exam Simulator
5.10 – Branch/Decision Testing
5.11 – Error-Guessing
5.12 – Exploratory Testing
5.13 – Choosing Test Techniques Module
What's Included
Interactive multi-media exercises for optimum enjoyment and knowledge retention
An exam simulator to build your confidence
A software testing case study to develop and apply your skills
Full tutor support via phone and email while you study so you can ask any questions as you go
Software Testing Foundation