ISTQB Foundation Software Tester

ISEB - ISTQB Foundation Software Tester  - Benefits
Other training providers rely heavily on lecture, self-testing and self-study.
Our approach is highly varied and interactive to keep your attention, promote teamwork, and reinforce knowledge gained through hands-on learning.
You will:
Be Immersed into a distraction-free environment - escaping your normal routine and focusing purely on learning.
Experience Accelerated Learning methods – designed to help you learn much more quickly, spend less time out of the office, and see returns from your investment straight away.
Be Measured through on-site exam testing - creating a complete feedback loop that ensures you understand the subject thoroughly.
With Firebrand Training, you will learn more.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.







ISEB - ISTQB Foundation Software Tester  - Curriculum
The following topics are presented during our Program:

ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing:

Testing Throughout the Lifecycle

• Models for testing


• Component, System Integration and Acceptance testing


• Maintenance testing


• Non-functional system testing


• Functional system testing

Static Techniques

• Reviews and the test process


• Costs and benefits of reviews


• Types of review: Walkthrough, technical review, inspections, informal review


• Static analysis

Test Design Techniques

• Black and White box testing


• Black box test techniques including equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis and state transition testing


• White box test techniques including statement and decision testing


• Experience-based techniques


• Choosing test techniques

Test management

• Organisation


• Project test plan


• Configuration management


• Test estimation: Inclusion in project schedule


• Monitoring and control


• Tracking progress and deviations from plan


• Incident management: Logging, tracking and analysis


• Risk and testing

Test tools

• Types of test tool


• Requirements testing; Static analysis


• Test design


• Data preparation


• Capture/replay


• Test running


• Test harnesses, drivers and simulators


• Performance testing


• Dynamic analysis


• Debugging


• Comparison


• Test management


• Coverage measurement


• Effective use, benefits and risk


• Introducing a tool into an organization

ISEB - ISTQB Foundation Software Tester  - Exam Track
You will be prepared for, and sit the following exam:

The ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing (based on the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) syllabus) is taken at the end of the final day. It is a one hour multiple choice exam consisting of 40 questions.










ISEB - ISTQB Foundation Software Tester  - What's Included
With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.
You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.
And there's more. Along with daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions, you’ll also get:
Our Certification Programs include*

• Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery


• Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners


• Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers
  
• Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access


• Exam vouchers


• On site testing


• Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks


• Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free

* Please note:

• Our ISC(2) Cissp CBK Review program differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.


• Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2


• On site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.








ISEB - ISTQB Foundation Software Tester  - Prerequisites
Delegates should already have a basic working knowledge of IT and an understanding of the testing role in software development.We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.
Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.