ISEB Testing Training Course

Overview

ISEB provides visible evidence that an individual understands the basics of software testing. The course syllabus covers the fundamental elements of software testing.

Objectives

The objective of the course is to prepare delegates for the certification exam for the ISEB foundation certificate in software testing. This means that by the end of the ISEB testing training course participants should be able to:

• Perform effective testing of software
• Be aware of software testing techniques and standards
• Have an awareness of what testing tools can achieve
• Understand where to find more information about testing
• Establish the basic steps of the testing process

Audience - This course is intended for anyone who has a role or interest in software testing. This includes testers (both technical and user acceptance testers), test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, and managers (test managers, project managers and quality managers).

Duration - 3 Days

Prerequisites - Participants should be familiar with the basics of software testing.

Syllabus

1. Principles of Testing Testing terminology Why testing is necessary Fundamental test process Psychology of testing Re-testing & regression testing Expected testing results Prioritisation of testing

2. Testing throughout the development life-cycle Models for software testing Economics of software testing High level test plans and test planning Software component testing Integration testing Functional system testing Non-functional system testing Acceptance testing Maintenance testing

3. Dynamic testing techniques Black box and white box testing Black box testing techniques White box testing techniques Error guessing Static testing techniques Reviews and the test process Types of review: Walkthrough Technical review, Inspections Informal review Static analysis Test management Organisation Configuration management Test estimation, monitoring and control Incident management Standards of testing

4. Testing tool support for software testing (CAST) Types of testing tools Testing tool evaluation and selection Testing tool implementation