Software Testing

Foundation Level Syllabus of the ISTQB

This course provides test engineers and test managers with the essential ideas, processes, tools and skills they need in order to set themselves on a path to testing professionalism.

The major test design techniques are covered with both lectures and exercises.

The methodology behind a successful testing program is provided.

A wide range of issues, from those related to the individual tester to those related to the testing department as a whole are covered.

The testing process is presented, both through theory and hands-on exercises that follow an example project, including the difficult tasks of tracking and presenting tests results.

Creation of a test environment and test automation is also covered, along with system development life cycles and how they affect testing.

The Fundamentals of Testing

  • Why is testing necessary?
  • What is testing?
  • General testing principles
  • Fundamental test process
  • 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

Course Description:

Course Schedule

DurationStartsEndsFee
Evenings only Software Testing course8 sessionsTBATBA1,595
  • Courses are twice per week, on Thursdays and Tuesdays, in the evening, from 6pm to 9pm.
  • The final session of the course is completing the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Exam. Date and time to be confirmed. The Certified Tester Foundation Level exam is one hour.
  • For more information contact us.

Tuition Fees:

  • The tuition fee is $1,595.
  • Refunds for withdrawal from a course are pro-rated. Any fees paid on your behalf are not refundable. Any materials provided cannot be returned for credit.
  • Fees are tax deductible, a Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate will be issued after successful completion of this course.
  • This course DOES NOT qualify for OSAP.
  • Employment Insurance recipients should contact an Employment Ontario counsellor regarding possible funding, before applying to any of our courses.
  • There are no additional fees for course materials, such as books and handouts.
  • The fee for taking the ISTQB Foundation Level Exam is included in the course fee.

More Information:

Course fees, dates, topics, and durations may change.

Course content and policies are continuously under review and may also change.

There is a maximum number of places available in this course. When the maximum enrollment is reached, new registrations will be placed on a waiting list.

There is a minimum number of places available in this course. If the minimum is not reached by the starting date, the course will be re-scheduled or cancelled. Fees paid will be refunded in full if you decide not to take a re-scheduled course.

There is no coop program associated with this course. We will help you with your resume and with your job search if you need this kind of help.

This page will always be the most up to date description of the course.

Contact us or email us at deeds.training@gmail.com, if you have any questions about this course.

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