November 13, 2023—November 15, 2023

9:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time

ASTQB Proficiency Distinction Accredited training for the ISTQB® Certified Tester—Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, developed and delivered by leading experts in the product development and testing industry.

ASTQB Proficiency Distinction is a special, elevated form of certification given by ASTQB which recognizes that you have taken your certification to a higher level by attending and participating in a highly interactive ASTQB accredited training course as part of your certification preparation.

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FREE Pass Guarantee

As an accredited training provider in the ASTQB Proficiency Distinction™ program our courses emphasizes hands-on, interactive exercises based on real-world situations. If you do not pass the ISTQB CTFL exam the first time after taking our classroom or live virtual class, you can take the CTFL eLearning (online) course for free.
There is no additional cost for this PASS Guarantee.

Course Outcomes

ISTQB Foundation Level certification is the most important software certification you can attain to launch your career. The course is designed for testers at all levels, from beginners to experienced. In this course, you will get real life experience of what is software testing, how to prepare for the ISTQB Foundation Level certification exam. and important guidance on how to apply the body of knowledge to your real projects. 

Outcomes expected of a candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification are:

  1. Promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary for software testing
  2. Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
  3. Demonstrate understanding of how different development and testing practices, and different constraints on testing may apply in optimizing testing to different contexts
  4. Contribute effectively in reviews
  5. Use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels
  6. Interpret and execute tests from given test specifications. Report on test results.
  7. Understand test management principles for resources, strategies, planning, project control, and risk management
  8. Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
  9. Understand the project factors that drive the test priorities and the test approach
  10. Understand the value that software testing brings to stakeholders
  11. Appreciate how testing activities and work products align with project objectives, measures and targets
  12. Assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tools

Course curriculum

This is the most comprehensive training on ISTQB Foundation Level certification offered. This course not only focuses on the ISTQB concepts, terminology, and processes, but also covers everything you need to be  confident and  succeed in your career as a software tester.

Chapter 1, Fundamentals of Testing

1.1 What is Testing?
1.2 Why is Testing Necessary?
1.3 Seven Testing Principles
1.4 Test Process
1.5 The Psychology of Testing

 Chapter 2, Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

2.1 Software Development Lifecycle Models
2.2 Test Levels
2.3 Test Types
2.4 Maintenance Testing

Chapter 3, Static Testing

3.1 Static Testing Basics
3.2 Review Process
Chapter 3 Exercises

Chapter 4, Test Techniques

4.1 Categories of Test Techniques
4.2 Black-box Test Techniques
4.3 White-box Test Techniques
4.4 Experience-based Test Techniques
Chapter 4 Exercises
Chapter 4 Assignments

 Chapter 5, Test Management

5.1 Test Organization
5.2 Test Planning and Estimation
5.3 Test Monitoring and Control
5.4 Configuration Management
5.5 Risks and Testing
5.6 Defect Management
Chapter 5 Exercises
Chapter 5 Assignment

 Chapter 6, Test Tools

6.1 Test tool considerations
6.2 Effective Use of Tools

Purchase of the Live course includes

  • Full 90 days of online access from date of class, including access to recordings of the live class.

  • Course Completion Certificate with ASTQB Proficiency Distinction™.

  • Copy of all training materials, multiple mock exams, and practice exercises.

  • The ASTQB CTFL exam voucher is included with the tuition!

  • FREE Pass Guarantee. If you do not pass the CTFL exam, you get free access to the eLearning CTFL course. Retaking the exam is an additional fee from the ASTQB.

  • Expert Instructor. Our instructor for this course has managed software test teams for large companies, and is also an instructor for the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.

  • $1,595.00

    $1,595.00Live Virtual (November): ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Training

    ASTQB CTFL exam voucher is included in your course fee.
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