ISTQB Foundation
The ISTQB Foundation course is a comprehensive training program designed to provide a fundamental understanding of software testing principles and techniques. It covers topics such as testing methodologies, test design, test management, and the software development life cycle. The international recognized ISTQB Foundation Level certification, validating the participant’s knowledge and competence in software testing.
Learning objectives
You will gain a professional approach to and fundamental knowledge of software testing, as well as an internationally recognized certification. After the course, you will be able to:
- Facilitate communication by using international ISTQB test terminology
- Understand fundamental methods and concepts in testing
- Understand the value that software testing provides to projects and stakeholders
- Contribute to testing activities early in the process, including reviews
- Utilize established testing techniques to design effective tests at all levels
- Plan, build, execute, and report test activities effectively
- Understand the principles of test management, including a risk-based approach
- Create clear and understandable defect reports Understand how test activities and various work products align with project goals
- Understand the factors that drive test priorities and approaches
- Gain a general knowledge of good practices in testing
Target audience
ISTQB Foundation is for testers, test managers, agile team members, business analysts, developers, project managers, or anyone else involved in testing and quality assurance of software solutions. It is for those who desire practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts and standards in software testing and wish to obtain certification in this field.
Prerequisites
To derive optimal benefit from this course, we recommend that you have basic knowledge of terminology and concepts in testing according to the ISTQB standard, for example, through the course “Fundamentals of Software Testing,” which serves as an introduction to the same topics and concepts (without focusing on the exam). However, there are no official requirements, but it is our recommendation.
Course and exam format
Over the course of a few intensive days, you will be taught the topics that are included in the exam. The course includes both theoretical presentations, practical exercises, and classroom discussions. There will generally be high participant activity.
Exam format
The exam is prepared by an official ISTQB exam provider. The exam is a 60-minute (+25% if the exam language is not the candidate’s native language) multiple-choice with 40 questions, without any aids. You need to score a minimum of 26 correct answers or 65% to pass.
Preparation and Homework
You should expect to spend 5-10 hours reading the course material before the start of the course, as well as 2 hours of homework each evening during the course.
In-House training?
If you are more than 5 people from same organisation, it can be beneficial to consider the course as in-house training. We conduct the course exclusively for your employees, either as standard as described or tailored to your needs.
Advantages of in-house training
- Financial savings for more than 5 people
- Intensive exchange of experiences and knowledge sharing
- Employees gain a common understanding of the subject
- Opportunity for unique customization based on your own methods and processes
Contact Us
Contact us to learn more about how we can customize a program specifically for your company.
