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63 students
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0
Accredited by the International Software Testing Qualifications Board
Created byIT Quality Institute
Last updated 2/2024
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What you'll learn
- Understand what testing is and why it is beneficial
- Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
- Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing
- Assess and improve the quality of documentation
- Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing
- Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
- Understand test management principles
- Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
- Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing
- Work as part of a cross-functional team
- Know risks and benefits related to test automation
- Identify essential skills required for testing
- Understand the impact of risk on testing
- Effectively report on test progress and quality
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Course content
6 sections • 13 lectures • 9h 0m total length
Requirements
- No prerequisites required.
Description
This comprehensive course dives deep into the world of software testing, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to ensure quality across various projects.
Chapter 1: Get grounded in core testing concepts, understanding objectives, principles, and the crucial role it plays in quality assurance. Differentiate between root causes, errors, defects, and failures.
Chapter 2: Explore how testing integrates with different software development lifecycles (SDLCs). Master various test levels and types, including confirmation and regression testing. Discover the shift-left approach and how retrospectives improve processes. Learn how DevOps impacts testing practices.
Chapter 3: Delve into static testing, its benefits, and comparisons with dynamic testing. Understand different types of products it can analyze. Master the review process, exploring roles, responsibilities, and various types for effective feedback.
Chapter 4: Uncover a range of test techniques, including black-box (equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis), white-box (statement, branch testing), and experience-based (error guessing, exploratory testing). Collaboratively write user stories and acceptance criteria, leveraging Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD).
Chapter 5: Master test planning, crafting valuable plans and understanding your role in iteration and release planning. Learn to estimate test effort, prioritize test cases, and apply the testing pyramid and testing quadrants. Navigate risk management, identifying and mitigating project and product risks. Monitor, control, and complete testing, using metrics and effectively communicating status. Understand configuration and defect management.
Chapter 6: Explore how diverse testing tools streamline processes. Weigh the benefits and potential risks of test automation to make informed decisions.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to confidently navigate the testing landscape, ensuring quality software across various projects and methodologies.
Who this course is for:
- The ISTQB CTFL 4.0 certification is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing.
- It is relevant for individuals in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.
- Additionally, it is appropriate for those who require a basic understanding of software testing, including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.