Software Testing Foundation eLearning + Exam

The Software Testing Foundation course provides essential knowledge for effectively testing software in real-world scenarios. Covering global key terms and concepts, this course is applicable across methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery. The CFTL 4.0 exam exam is included.

OBJECTIVES

By completing this course, participants will:

• Develop a common vocabulary for software testing to promote efficient communication.
• Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of software testing.
• Apply testing techniques at various levels and design effective test cases.
• Manage resources, risks, and project constraints to optimize testing in different contexts.
• Analyze and track testing results, and report defects clearly.
• Align testing activities with project objectives to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Gain insight into selecting and implementing testing tools.

WHO IT IS AIMED AT

This course is designed for:

• Software testers, engineers, and managers seeking foundational skills.
• Consultants and project managers working with software testing concepts.
• Quality managers and business analysts aiming to enhance their understanding of testing.

CONTENTS

The course includes 21 hours of comprehensive modules:

1. Fundamentals of testing
2. Test activities, testware, and roles
3. Key skills and good practices
4. Testing in software development lifecycles
5. Test levels, types, and maintenance testing
6. Basics of static testing
7. Feedback and review processes
8. Test techniques (black box, white box, and experience-based)
9. Collaboration-based test approaches
10. Test planning and risk management
11. Monitoring, control, and completion
12. Configuration and defect management
13. Testing tools
14. Exam hints and tips

PREREQUISITES

No formal prerequisites are required, but basic IT knowledge is recommended.

ACCESS DURATION OF THE COURSE

12 months

This Software Testing Foundation eLearning course is provided by iLEARN – Innovative Learning, an Accredited Training Organisation of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. ISTQB® is a registered trademark of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.