ISTQB Foundation Level v4.0

Duration

The course according to syllabus lasts 3 days in total. The courses are usually held from Friday to Sunday, from 9:00 until 18:00. We can even discuss a more flexible timeframe which will allow you to spread the material and exercises in more days.

Location

Quality House is flexible and focuses on the needs of our clients. Public courses are housed in a hall provided by Quality House for the official dates in our Courses Calendar. Our company also organizes private courses for a single client, where both the dates and location are further negotiated. The client can suggest and provide a convenient location suited for their needs.

Accreditation

ISTQB Foundation Level Course meets International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), requirements and has been accredited by South East European Testing Board (SEETB).

Potential Job Opportunities

Test Engineers, Test Analysts, Test Consultants

Brief Introduction

Quality House introduces you to the foundations of testing through the ISTQB Foundation Level Course whose curriculum teaches the theoretical aspects and terminology of testing and gives you valuable practical skills crucial for your work.

The ISTQB Foundation Level Course gives you an overall view of how testing works from early planning stages to controlling and the right selection of approach and test methodology preparation. Quality House instructors assist you in gaining detailed insight into the specific techniques employed in the different types of testing, ensuring a thorough understanding of the tester’s role in the process of software development across all delivery approaches, including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery.

Upon completion, all course takers exit with the knowledge and skills to receive certification as software testers and work as such.

Target Audience

Testers who wish to acquire global accreditation for their testing skills
Testing Professionals experienced in System or User Acceptance testing
Developers and Code Writers who wish to expand their knowledge base or requalify as testers
Management members who wish to grasp the foundation of software testing
Testing Beginners who wish to learn the terminology and basic principles of software testing
Computer Science Students who wish to deepen their testing knowledge

Course Content

Fundamentals of Testing

What is Testing?
Why is testing necessary?
Testing Principles
Test Activities, Testware and Test Roles
Essential Skills and Good Practices in Testing

Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

Testing in the Context of an SDLC
Test Levels and Test Types
Maintenance Testing

Static Testing

Static Testing Basics
Feedback and Review Process

Test Analysis and Design

Test Techniques Overview
Black-box Test Techniques
White-box Test Techniques
Experience-based Test Techniques
Collaboration-based Test Approaches

Managing the Test Activities

Test Planning
Risk Management
Test Monitoring, Control and Completion
Configuration Management
Defect Management

Test Tools

Tool Support for Testing
Benefits and Risks of Test Automation

Course Benefits

Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
Determine the most suitable test approach and activities based on the context of testing
Evaluate and improve the quality of documentation
Use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels
Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
Understand test management principles for resources, strategies, planning, project control and risk management
Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
Recognize the factors influencing testing priorities and efforts
Work as part of a cross-functional team
Know risks and benefits related to test automation
Effectively report on test progress and quality

Disclaimers

To obtain an international ISTQB Certified Tester certificate recognized around the world, one must take an additional exam.
The exam administration and acquisition of the ISTQB certificates are managed by South East European Testing Board (SEETB), a trusted Quality House partner, resulting in a supplement fee.
Quality House runs courses in Bulgarian with the possibility for organizing a special course entirely in English, if there is such a demand for it. However, all materials, examples and exams are available exclusively in English. A rudimentary understanding of the English language is required.
The material contains a lot of specific terminology, which needs thorough learning.
The course covers a large amount of information, which requires intense engagement.
The course requires a minimum number of participants. If the required group size is not reached, we will offer you the opportunity to reschedule for alternative dates or cancel if preferred.