Duration
3 days
Overview
This three day ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) course prepares attendees to take the CTFL exam and get certified. This course is based on the “Foundation Level Syllabus” released by ISTQB in 2018.
This credential is for anyone seeking to attain a credible, proven and a globally recognized qualification on Software Testing.
The ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) qualification is administered and governed globally by International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB). BCS serves as one of the certifying body for this qualification.
The certification is awarded on the basis of a one hour multiple choice examination.
Why BCS-CTFL Certification?
- Universally recognized – with over 673,000+ professionals certified on CTFL till October 2019.
- Tailored to meet the needs of Testing Practitioners at all stages in their careers.
- Covers fundamental aspects of Software Testing.
- Fulfills the minimum eligibility criteria to take the ISTQB Advanced Level certifications namely Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) – Test Manager, Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, Security Tester and Test Automation Engineer.
Benefits to the Employer
- Certified Testers
- Improved confidence and performance
- Formal training and qualification provided.
- Competency mapping provided for the Testing group.
Benefits to the Candidate
- Road map for qualification and skills enhancement in Software Testing
- Gain internal and external recognition of ability and competence
- Professional development and confidence building
Who Should Attend
- Software Testers
- Test Analysts
- Test Engineers
- Test Consultants
- Test Managers
- User Acceptance Testers
- Business analysts
- Systems analysts
- Software Developers
- Quality Assurance Staff
- Project leaders
Course Coverage
Day 1
9am-10:30am
- Fundamentals of testing
- Why is testing necessary?
- What is testing?
10:30am-10:45am Morning break
10:45-12:30pm
- General testing principles
- Fundamental test process
- The psychology of testing
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm
- Testing throughout the software life cycle
- Software development models
- Test levels
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Break
3:45pm-5:00pm
- Test types: the targets of testing
- Maintenance testing
Day 2
9am-10:30am
- Static technique
- Reviews and the test process
- Review process
10:30am-10:45am Morning break
10:45-12:30pm
- Static analysis by tools
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm
- Test design techniques
- Identifying test conditions and designing test cases
- Categories of test design techniques
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Break
3:45pm-5:00pm
- Specification-based or black-box Techniques
- Structure-based or white-box techniques
Day 3
9am-10:30am
- Test management
- Test organization
10:30am-10:45am Morning break
10:45-12:30pm
- Test planning and estimation
- Test progress monitoring and control
- Configuration management
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:30pm
- Risk and testing
- Incident management
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Break
3:45pm-5:00pm
- Tool support for testing
- Types of test tool
- Effective use of tools: potential benefits and risks
- Introducing a tool into an organization
Course Format
The course format is a combination of theory, case studies, test practice and situational analysis. The participants would practice sample questions and mock exams extensively during the training.
The course material is issued on the first day of the course during registration.
Exam: One hour duration
Most course participants take the exam within two weeks or earlier from the course completion date.
Exam Pattern
40 multiple choice questions. 26 questions out of 40 must be answered correctly to achieve the foundation certificate qualification.
Result and Certificate
Those who pass receive the credential an e-certificate from ISTQB certification body partner. The certificate has the seals of ISTQB and the Certification Board (ASTQB,UKTB, iSQI etc.)
Candidates will receive an email from the certification body within 48-72 hours from the date of examination. The email contains a link for personal data confirmation and an access to their e-certificate.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.