ISTQB Advanced Core Module (2 days)
This two day course follows on from the ISTQB Foundation Certificate course and is a prerequisite to any of the Advanced Level certificates (Test Manager, Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst). This course takes all the core components relevant to all Advanced Level streams.
Candidates will be given exercises, practice exams and learning aids for the advanced level qualification that they wish to attain.
This two day course provides an understanding of software testing that goes beyond the ISTQB Foundation level. It provides test managers, test analysts and technical test analysts with the essential common information needed to progress to one of the ISTQB qualifications. Topics such as the different software lifecycles, incidents, risk based testing, reviews and tools are covered. Scenario based exercises of various situations and topics are covered in order to present practical solutions.
This course must be completed by anyone wanting to attain the ISTQB Advanced Certificate before specializing in their appropriate stream.
Course Objectives
- To provide an understanding of software testing that goes beyond the ISTQB Foundation level.
- It provides test managers, test analysts and technical test analysts with the
essential common information. - The course will provide a good level of knowledge that enables analysis of various situations in order to present practical solutions.
Who Will Benefit
This 2-day course is appropriate for test managers, test team leaders, testers, developers, development managers, business analysts, and anyone wishing to gain the ISTQB Advanced Level Certificate in Software Testing.
Prerequisites
Those wishing to take the ISTQB Advanced Level Certificate exams must hold the ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing.
There is also an experience requirement of 3 years verifiable full-time experience in software or systems testing, development, quality assurance, engineering or a related field
Skills Gained
• Application of the generic test process to various projects
• Determining relevant factors to influence exit criteria
• Adopt a Risk Based approach to testing
• Learn how to enhance your own incident management process
• Establish better ways of communicating
About the Materials
The materials for this course are developed by and licensed from Grove Consultants (UK).
Booking Information
To schedule a presentation of this course in your company, call Rice Consulting at 405-691-8075 or e-mail us from the Contact Us page.
Course Content
Basic Aspects of Software Testing
This general section looks at how testing fits into any development and maintenance activity. A review of different lifecycle models and systems that we need to test.
Testing Process
A look at the generic testing process and the activities that need to take place at each phase of testing.
Risk Based Testing
The session is dedicated to understanding the different types of risk, stages of the risk management process and the importance of stakeholder involvement. Understanding how a risk based test strategy can influence testing.
Reviews
Building on the foundation knowledge of reviews we go further into the principles and types of reviews and how to introduce them into organizations.
Incident Management
When can defects be detected and how the lifecycle of incidents can be applied at each level of testing. We cover examples of the type of metrics you can discover and how they can be used in process improvement.
Test Tools and Automation
The test tool concepts including cost-benefit analysis, strategies for tool deployment. Test tool classifications bringing more detailed considerations to the more common tool types e.g. test management and test execution.
People Skills
We cover the test teams’ communication methods and the importance of communicating the right information in an objective and diplomatic way.
The Exam
There is no exam at the end of this course, but we will provide practice exams for all ISTQB advanced level qualifications.
To learn more about the ISTQB certification program in the USA, visit http://www.astqb.org/register-for-exams/exam-info.php.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 09:32
