Acumen IT Training, Inc.

SOFTWARE TESTER FOUNDATION LEVEL

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at professionals who need to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. This includes people in roles such as test designers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and IT Professionals.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Your company’s return on investment (ROI) for Software Tester Certification is outstanding.
  • It could reduce costs without cutting jobs.
  • Your testers may become more efficient because they have clear testing terms and standards.
  • You will have a clear path, which will help to retain them.
  • You will have the peace of mind knowing that your team has the knowledge and skills for practical day-to-day
    testing.
  • Greater efficiency and speed, lower insurance costs and fewer software defects.

COURSE OUTLINE

Fundamentals of Testing

  • Why is Testing Necessary
  • What is Testing
  • Seven Testing Principles
  • Fundamentals Test Process
  • The Psychology of Testing
  • Code of Ethics

 

Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle

  • Software Development Models
  • Test Levels
  • Test Types
  • Maintenance Testing

 

Static Techniques

  • Static Techniques and the Test Process
  • Review Process
  • Static Analysis by Tools

 

Test Design Techniques

  • The Test Development Process
  • Categories of Test Design Techniques
  • Specification-based or Black-box Techniques
  • Structure-based or White-box Techniques
  • Experience-based Techniques
  • Choosing Test Techniques

 

Test Management

  • Test Organization
  • Test Planning and Estimation
  • Test Progress Monitoring and Control
  • Configuration Management
  • Risk and Testing
  • Incident Management

 

Tool Support for Testing

  • Types of Test Tools
  • Effective use of Tools: Potential Benefits and Risks
  • Introducing a Tool into an Organization
Please contact us for the full course outline, schedules and for booking a private class.
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