The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 (CTFL) certification course is the main testing knowledge for real-world standard. The content offers comprehensive understanding of the principles used in the testing domain globally, thereby rendering it useful for all software delivery methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery.
The Certified Tester Foundation Level certification offers the essential terminology and a breadth of knowledge. It is the prerequisite to the other modules within the scheme which offer depth and specialization.
Audience
The foundation course is targeted at individuals involved software testing. And ideal for all those who have an interest in understanding the basic concepts of software testing, project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.
Benefits
• Provides a set of professional qualifications widely recognised by employers, customers and peers;
• Enables software suppliers to hire and train certified testers and thereby gain commercial advantage over their competitors by advertising their tester recruitment and development policies; and
• Enables comparison of testing skills across different countries, testers to move across country borders more easily, and multi-national/international projects to have a common understanding of testing issues.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification are that the candidate should have a basic working knowledge of IT.
Course Objectives
• Explain what testing is and why it is beneficial
• Expalin fundamental concepts of software testing
• Identify the test approach and activities to be implemented depending on the context of testing
• Assess and improve the quality of documentation
• Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of testing
• Align the test process with the software development lifecycle
• Understand test management principles
• Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
• Understand the factors that influence the priorities and efforts related to testing
• Work as part of a cross-functional team
• Know risks and benefits related to test automation
• Identify essential skills required for testing
• Understand the impact of risk on testing
• Effectively report on test progress and quality
Course Outline
• Fundamentals of Testing
• Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
• Static Testing
• Test Analysis and Design
• Managing the Test Activities
• Test Tools
