Course: ISEB Foundation - Software Testing

The key objective of the course is to provide the delegate with a basic knowledge and understanding of software testing. 

This will enable the delegate to take and pass the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing examination.  This is the entry level qualification for software testing.

After taking the course delegates will:

- know how to perform effective testing of software

- be aware of techniques and standards

- have an awareness of what testing tools can achieve

- know where to find more information about testing

- be able to establish the basic steps of the testing process

The course is suitable for anyone involved in software testing - testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. It is also suitable for anyone who needs an understanding of software testing - project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, technical consultants, etc.

The course covers six main topics:

• Fundamentals of testing
• Testing throughout the software lifecycle
• Test design techniques
• Static testing
• Test management
• Tool support for testing

The course is intensive and includes end of section tests and a mock examination.

The course is held over 3 days (9am to 5pm approx) with the 1 hour exam taken either on the afternoon of the last day of the course or a later chosen date.

The course is delivered in a classroom environment.