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ISEBS FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN SOFTWARE TESTING
 
3 Days Course
ISEBs Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
  
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Background and Objectives

This certification is for anyone seeking to attain a credible, global and a formally recognized qualification on Software Testing.
 
The ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing qualification is administered and governed globally by Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB). ISEB is a part of the British Computer Society (BCS). This qualification is compliant with the ISTQB (International Software Test Quality Board) qualification. The three day course follows the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus.
 
The certification is awarded on the basis of a one hour multiple choice examination. Individuals passing this exam receive the certificates with the dual seal of both ISEB & ISTQB.

 

  
Why ISEB Certification?

Universally accepted with over 60,000 qualifications awarded till date.

Carefully tailored to meet the needs of Information Systems Practitioners, at       all stages in their careers.

Cover all major areas of IS including Management, Development, Service    Delivery and  Quality.

The four most popular ISEB qualifications are Business Systems Development, IT Service Management, Software Testing and Project & Programme Management

 

  
Benefits to the Employer

Improved performance

Attract and retain high calibre staff

Formal training and qualification provided.

 

  
Benefits to the Candidate

Motivation

Gain internal and external recognition of ability and competence

Professional development and confidence building

 

  
Who Should Attend

Software Testers

Quality Assurance Staff

Project leaders

Business analysts

Systems analysts

Software Developers

 

  
Course Coverage

1. Fundamentals of testing

1.1 Why is testing necessary?

 1.2 What is testing?


1.3 General testing principles

 

1.4 Fundamental test process

 

1.5 The psychology of testing

 

2. Testing throughout the software life cycle

 

2.1 Software development models

 

2.2 Test levels

 2.3 Test types: the targets of testing

 

2.4 Maintenance testing

 

 

 

3. Static techniques

 

3.1 Reviews and the test process

 

3.2 Review process

 

3.3 Static analysis by tools

 

 

4. Test design techniques

 

4.1 Identifying test conditions and designing test cases

 

4.2 Categories of test design techniques

 

4.3 Specification-based or black-box Techniques

 

4.4 Structure-based or white-box techniques

 

5. Test management

 

5.1 Test organization

 

5.2 Test planning and estimation

 

5.3 Test progress monitoring and control

 

5.4 Configuration management

 

5.5 Risk and testing

 

5.6 Incident management

 

 

6. Tool support for testing

 

 6.1 Types of test tool


6.2 Effective use of tools: potential benefits and risks

 

6.3 Introducing a tool into an organization


Training and Exam Duration

 

Training: 3 days

The course material shall be issued on the first day of the course during registration.

 

Exam: One hour duration

The exams may be scheduled at a Prometric centre close to your location (www.prometric.com).


 

  
Result and Certificate

Results are announced within 2-3 weeks from the date of examination & those who clear the exam receive certificate from BCS as a governing body with ISEB/ISTQB dual seals. Certificates are dispatched directly by BCS, at the address mentioned in the registration form filled on the exam date. Participants receive certificate within 3-4 weeks from the date of examination.



 

  
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