Software Testing Foundation

Course

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£ 300 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This course can also be delivered classroom-based

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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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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

Course Syllabus


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

£ 300 + VAT