Is this course accredited?
Yes, it is accredited by BCS.
What is the experience of the Instructor(s) delivering my course?
All of our instructors are fully accredited and have over ten years of experience in ISEB methodologies
What do The Knowledge Academy provide me on the course?
We provide The Knowledge Academy courseware folder, official certificates and refreshments.
Does the course include exams?
Yes, the course includes the exam.
Are there any prerequisites for the ISEB/ ISTQB Software Testing Foundation examinations?
There are no prerequisites for the exam.
What is the structure of the exams?
It is a written exam.
What time shall I arrive at the venue?
Please arrive at your training venue for 08:45am
The Knowledge Academy
This course has two complementary objectives: to give participants a good understanding of the basic principles of software testing; and to prepare participants for the ISTQB-ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. To further these aims, the course features a significant number of exercises and tests and also includes a mock examination.
ISEB Certificates
The ISTQB-ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing examination takes place at the end of the course. It is a one hour, closed book, multiple choice question examination. 40 questions. 4 possible answers to each only one right answer). Pass mark is 26/40.
Course Content
The Fundamentals of Testing
Why is testing necessary?
How much testing is enough?
What is testing?
Static testing v dynamic testing
The seven testing principles
The fundamental test process
The psychology of testing
Testing code of ethics
Testing Throughout the Lifecycle
Software development models
Test levels
Component Testing
Component integration testing
System testing
System integration testing
Acceptance testing
Alpha and Beta testing
Functional testing
Non-functional testing
Structural testing
Retesting v regression testing
Maintenance testing
Static Test Techniques
Reviews
Walkthroughs
Technical Reviews
Inspections
Static Analysis
Dynamic Test Techniques
The test development process
Black-box v white-box testing
Equivalence partitioning
Boundary value analysis
State transition testing
Decision table testing
Use case testing
Statement testing v decision testing
Experience-based testing
Test Management
Test organisation
Test planning
Test estimation, monitoring and control
Configuration management
Incident management
Risk management
Tool Support for Testing
Types of test tool
Effective use of tools
Tool selection and implementation
- Exams
- The Knowledge Academy ISEB/ ISTB Software Testing Foundation courseware folder
- Certificates
- Experienced Instructors
- Refreshments
- “I have undertaken three courses with TKA in recent months and cannot fault the organisation and administration they display at every stage. Of course the backroom work is just one part when it comes to the training the three tutors were the most knowledgeable people I have ever met and their input enabled me to successfully pass all three courses which will surely enhance my prospects in my future career. I would not hesitate to use TKA in the future.”By Jacob Watt (Rating: 5 out 5, 11/03/2012) from London
