ISTQB Foundation v4.0 Certificate

Gain the skills and knowledge you need as a testing professional with this industry standard qualification. Want to establish a solid foundation for your testing career? In the ISTQB® Foundation v4.0 course, you will learn how to apply test principles and control your own test activities using test processes and methodologies that are globally recognised as best practice. Exam is included in the course price.

The ISTQB Foundation v4.0 Certificate is an essential accreditation for all testing professionals. Internationally recognised, it is the industry standard professional qualification and has become a prerequisite among many hiring managers when considering testing candidates.

What is included with this course?

  • 3 days of training with a certified industry professional.
  • 250+ page comprehensive course manual.
  • On the rare occasion a student doesn’t pass, they can re-attend the course for FREE within 6 months (excludes exam re-sits).
  • End of each module revision questions.
  • Full mock exam.

Audience:

The ISTQB Foundation v4.0 Certificate is designed for:

  • Test Analysts and prospective testers wanting to improve their testing knowledge.
  • Testers seeking to accredit their skills for recognition among employers, clients and peers.
  • Anyone looking to understand software testing principles and terminology.

Prerequisites:

This ISTQB Foundation v4.0 course has no prerequisites. However, it is suggested that candidates have at least six months' practical experience in a professional testing role.

About the instructor:

About Sue Atkins

As a self-confessed bug-magnet, quality advocate and risk nut, Sue Atkins has been active in the world of software testing and process improvement for over thirty years.

She has experience of software development from both the waterfall and Agile perspectives across a diverse range of sectors – from banking and telecoms to healthcare and retail.

Sue has a passion for training and loves to help others grow their skills in all dimensions of testing, quality and process improvement.  She has spoken at a number of conferences, is co-chair of the Scottish Testing Group and was a member of the programme committee for EuroSTAR 2022 – Europe’s largest Testing Conference.

 

  • Gain insight into the significance and benefits of testing.
  • Grasp the foundational principles of software testing.
  • Determine the appropriate testing approach and activities based on the testing context.
  • Evaluate and enhance documentation quality.
  • Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing procedures.
  • Harmonize the testing process with the software development lifecycle.
  • Comprehend the principles of test management.
  • Articulate and provide concise and comprehensible defect reports.
  • Recognize the factors that influence testing priorities and efforts.
  • Collaborate within a multifaceted team.
  • Understand the risks and rewards associated with test automation.
  • Identify the essential skills essential for testing.
  • Appreciate the impact of risk on testing processes.
  • Deliver effective reports on testing progress and quality.
  • Fundamentals of software testing.
  • Testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Static testing and techniques.
  • Test analysis and design techniques.
  • Managing the test activities.
  • Testing tools.

The exam is included in the course price. 


About the exam: 
The Foundation Level exam comprises 40 multiple-choice questions, with a scoring of 1 point for each correct answer, a pass mark of at least 65% (26 or more points) and a duration of 60 minutes. 

Download the exam syllabus (by pressing this link)

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