Software Testing Foundation Courses

The Business Outcomes expected of a candidate who has achieved Software Testing Foundation certification are as follows:

• promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary for software testing;
• understand fundamental concepts of software testing;
• demonstrate understanding of how different development and testing practices, and different constraints on testing, may apply in optimizing testing to different contexts;
• contribute effectively in reviews;
• use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels;
• interpret and execute tests from given test specifications. Report on test results;
• understand test management principles for resources, strategies, planning, project control and risk management;
• write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports;
• understand the project factors that drive the test priorities and test approach;
• understand the value that software testing brings to stakeholders;
• appreciate how testing activities and work products align with project objectives, measures and targets;
• assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tool.

This course is designed for software testing professionals like testers, engineers, managers, and consultants, as well as those interested in understanding basic testing concepts, such as project managers, quality managers, and business analysts.

• Fundamentals of testing
• Test activites, testware and roles
• Essential skills and good practices
• Testing in context of software development lifecycles
• Test levels, test types and maintenance testing
• Static testing basics
• Feedback and review process
• Test techniques overview
• Black box testing
• White box testing
• Experienced based testing
• Collaboration-based test approaches
• Test planning
• Risk Management
• Test monitoring, control and completion
• Configuration and defect management
• Test tools
• Exam hints and tips

There are no formal entry requirements however, the candidate should have a basic working IT knowledge.

Online course duration:

•  1 year access to the eLearning platform 

BCS - ISTQB