At a glance
Australia
3 days
AUD $2200 inc GST
including in-house delivery.
ISTQB Software Testing Foundation
The foundation of a successful Software Testing career
This accredited course provides the essential ideas, processes, tools and skills needed to set yourself on a path for true testing professionalism. The course is designed by Rex Black, past President of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) and co-author of the ISTQB Foundation Syllabus, and reveals the methodology behind this successful testing program.
Claim your FREE ISTQB Foundation Exam Voucher worth AUD $330 inc GST / NZD 300 + GST!
To celebrate Software Education’s 20th anniversary we’re offering FREE ISTQB Foundation exam vouchers for a limited time. Attend this course on the public schedule between 1 March 2010 and 2 June 2010 inclusive and claim your free ISTQB Foundation Exam voucher worth AUD $330 inc GST / NZD 300 + GST! No need to use a promotion code, simply book yourself on one of those publicly scheduled courses and you’ll receive your free exam voucher from your instructor on the last course day. Places are limited, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity!*
The book Foundations of Software Testing by Dorothy Graham, Erik Van Veenendaal, Isabel Evans and Rex Black is supplied to each participant on the public course.
After this course you will be able to: 
- structure and control your own test activities
- apply efficient test techniques and effective test strategies
- articulate the necessity of your test activities
- rely on the test methodology learnt
- be confident you are doing the right things as a tester
- obtain your ISTQB Foundation certificate.
“This course has rejuvenated my thirst for knowledge to direct my professional development. It has assisted me to identify areas that I need to know & understand to carry out my role as a tester. Thank you!”
Dianne Jewel, Royal District Nursing Service, Melbourne
Intended For
All but the most experienced software testers.
This course is also available as an eLearning course! 
Prerequisites
Reading the ISTQB Foundation Syllabus prior to attending the course would be a great advantage. Click here for the Foundation Syllabus.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- articulate the necessity of testing
- introduce structured, pre-planned testing processes
- adapt to and manage the psychological factors for testing success
- select and implement appropriate levels or phases of testing, with the proper participants, objectives, targets, and items under test
- select and plan for major test types or targets, including functional and non-functional tests, structural tests, confirmation tests, and regression tests
- explain how maintenance testing differs from new application testing
- understand the value of, and the difference between static and dynamic techniques
- explain the phases, roles and responsibilities of a typical formal review, and contrast different types of reviews
- write test designs, cases, and procedures, relate them to each other, and trace these items to the test basis
- write and measure test cases using structural testing concepts like coverage, statement and decision coverage, and other control-flow test design techniques
- understand the factors that influence the selection of appropriate test design techniques
- explain the importance of independent testing
- understand and write various types of test plans depending on the project, levels, and targets
- explain how configuration management supports testing
- write a good bug or incident report, with the proper content
- know the different types of test tools, including programmers’ test tools
- know the potential benefits and risks of test automation.
Content
Over 3 days you will cover…
Principles of testing
Testing throughout the life-cycle
Static techniques
| Test design techniques
Test organisation
Tool support for testing
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This course finishes with sitting an ISTQB Foundation mock exam. After this exam the instructor will give you personal tips to assist you in passing the exam.
Method Used
Presentations, interactive discussion, some self-study, case studies, hands-on exercises, plus recommended additional reading material.
3 Ways to take the exam
Book the exam facility which works best for you:
- Paper-based exam: The ANZTB facilitates paper-based exams on a regular basis in the main city centres; for more details go to www.anztb.org. After passing the exam you will receive the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. Normally it takes a week to get your exam results and certificate.
- Computer-based exam: Book your exam via Prometric at a time and place that suits your busy schedule. You will know your exam result straight after the exam and receive your certificate normally within a month. After passing the exam you will receive the UK based ISEB – ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. This exam is recognised by both the ISTQB and ISEB.
- In-House exam: For in-house courses we can facilitate a paper-based in-house examination at a time and place that suits your team. Ask us for more details.
Testimonials
"Before the course I feel I achieved my objectives by ‘doggy-paddling’. I got there, but not stylishly. Now I feel I have learned to swim."
Wilna White, System Tester, Vista Entertainment Solutions Limited, Auckland
"Really happy with everything that was presented and I will take a lot of new skills back to the workplace with me with confidence."
Glenn Hair, Quality Analyst, Callista, Melbourne
"A course pertinent and rich in content, delivered by an industry savvy professional with real world experience."
Michael Colvin, Pronto Software, Melbourne
“This course has rejuvenated my thirst for knowledge to direct my professional development. It has assisted me to identify areas that I need to know & understand to carry out my role as a tester. Thank you!"
Dianne Jewel, Royal District Nursing Service, Melbourne
"Very informative. The instructor is very knowledgeable and her exciting experiences are very helpful."
Jennifer Sia, Westpac.
"I’ve really enjoyed the course and it was interesting to realise what career opportunities there are in the testing field and how we could specialise."
Lesley Deitenbach, Junior Test Analyst, Australian Unity, Melbourne
"I enjoyed the course & because it was a small group we had the opportunity to discuss topics that related to our companies."
Ann-Maree Willis, Quality Assurance Analyst, Callista Software Services, Geelong
"An outstanding course which gave me a whole new outlook on testing"
Alex Johansson, NZ Racing Board, Wellington
"Excellent! Sharon did a great Job!"
Paul Ryan, Test Analyst, Beethoven Computer Services, Hawthorn
*Standard terms and conditions apply. This promotion is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
