Training

Fundamentals of Software Testing

Course Description

The Fundamentals of Software Testing (FOST) course is a three day course taught by certified software quality professionals. The course is designed for people new to the testing profession or for people wanting to review the fundamentals of testing software. Students receive our Student Workbook, including labs, examples, glossary and a Certificate of Completion. The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification can also be obtained by taking and passing the ISTQB Certification – Foundation Level Exam after the course. An ASTQB proctor will provide the ISTQB exam after the training session on the third day of class.

FOST is available in a public, open-enrollment format and as a private on-site class.

Who’s it for?

  • Primary: New, junior, and mid-level testers
  • Secondary:
    • All levels of testers wanting a refresher
    • Test Managers
    • Developers
    • Business Analysts
    • Product and Project Managers

Course level:

Beginning and Intermediate

Prerequisites:

  • Required: Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
  • Recommended: Familiarity with software testing and quality assurance processes

Course delivery:

  • Three day, instructor-taught course
  • Includes course, student workbook, activities, and examples
  • ASTQB Exam is held on the afternoon of the 3rd day
  • Public courses offered several times a year
  • Private on-site courses are available for class sizes of six or more
  • Ask about our available discounts

Course outline:

  1.  Overview of Software Testing
  2.  Quality Assurance and Standards
  3.  Verification Testing
  4.  Validation Testing
  5.  Test Management
  6.  Test Planning
  7.  Test Strategy and Development
  8.  Test Execution
  9.  Defect Management
  10.  Measurement and Reporting
  11.  Specialized Tests
  12.  Test Tools

Tools for ASTQB exam self-study:

  • The ASTQB – CTFL Syllabus is available for free download on the ASTQB website and is a good study guide.
  • Recommended reading – "Software Testing Foundations: A Study Guide for the Certified Tester Exam" by Andreas Spillner, Tilo Linz, and Hans Schaefer. This is an optional book that you can purchase to study before the class.
  • The instructor will walk through a sample exam with students to help prepare for the exam, and answer any questions.
  • We will be available after the course and before the exam to answer any questions.

Course dates:

Denver, CO

  • November 1 - 3, 2011
  • February 21 - 23, 2012
  • May 22 - 23, 2012
  • August 28 - 30, 2012
  • November 6 - 8, 2012

Contact us to schedule custom classes for your team at your location

Pricing:

Individual list price is $1,700. If you choose to take the ASTQB exam, please add $250.

To register or ask questions, email training@prototest.com.