BCS Intermediate in Software Testing

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  Yes. We are pleased to say that our course and all of its materials have been fully accredited by BCS

• Do I have to buy my own course materials?

  After payment has been made PRINCE2 Training will supply, your own courseware folder, refreshments, official examination and official certificate(s). We do recommend you purchase in advance of the course Software Testing: An ISEB Intermediate Certificate

• How much are the exams?

  PRINCE2 Training are happy to say that your examination is included in the overall course cost. All subsequent exam re-takes are subject to an additional fee

• Do I need to study before attending the course?

  Yes, we advise you study the Software Testing: An ISEB Intermediate Certificate book

• When do I get confirmation of the course that I booked?

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• I've had homework on other training courses but is there homework for this course?

  There will be work that requires completion each evening and will be set by the instructor at the end of each day.

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BCS Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing 3 day course covers the following topics:

Introduction

This intermediate course will cover the materials studied form ‘BCS/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation’ more in detail. This 3 day course will develop ones knowledge on testing software including detailed topics such as; test design techniques; test management; testing throughout the life cycle; static test techniques; and test tools.

This programme will provide delegates the knowledge on testing throughout the life cycle, enabling individuals the skills to monitor and control test managements with a variety of test techniques.

Candidates can take their knowledge and skills further by proceeding to the advance level certifications.

Prerequisites

To attend this course, you must:

• Have knowledge on software testing
• Completed and passed the course ‘BCS/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation’

Pre-Course Reading Material

• Software Testing: An ISEB Intermediate Certificate

Who should attend this course?

• Software Testers
• Project Managers
• Quality Managers
• Business Analysts
• IT Directors
• Management Consultants
• Anybody interested in the field of software testing

Learning Outcomes

• After completing this course, delegates will be able to:
• Have an in-depth knowledge on
• Have knowledge on the difference between Black-box and White-box testing techniques
• Gain the skills to monitor and control test managements
• Gain the skills to perform component integration testing

Course Structure

This 3 day course will be divided into a two-part structure:

• In the first 2 days will cover the essential materials needed to understand Software Testing
• The last day will cover the essential materials needed to take the BCS Intermediate Certification in Software Testing exam
• Delegates will be given a 1 hour home study each evening

Course Outline

This course will include the following topics:

• Introduction to BCS Intermediate Certification in Software Testing
• Features of Software Testing
• Key Concepts
• Terminology of Software Testing
• Definitions of Software Testing
• Fundamentals of Testing
• Why is Testing Necessary?
• The Psychology of Testing
• The Amount of Testing
• What is Testing?
• Static Testing
• Dynamic Testing
• The 7 Testing Principles
• The Fundamental Test Process
• Code of Ethics in Testing
• Testing Throughout the Life Cycle
• Software Development Models
• Test Levels
• Component Testing
• Component Integration Testing
• System Testing
• System Integration Testing
• Acceptance Testing
• Alpha Testing
• Beta Testing
• Functional Testing
• Non-Functional Testing
• Structural Testing
• Retesting Testing
• Regression Testing
• Maintenance Testing
• Static Test Techniques
• Reviews
• Walkthroughs
• Technical Reviews
• Inspections
• Static Analysis
• Test Management
• Test Organisation
• Test Planning and Estimation
• Test Monitoring and Control
• Configuration Management
• Incident Management
• Risk Management
• Dynamic Test Techniques
• The Test Development Process
• Black-Box Testing
• White-Box Testing
• Equivalence Partitioning
• Boundary Value Analysis
• State Transition Testing
• Decision Table Testing
• Use Case Testing
• Statement Testing
• Decision Testing
• Experience-Based Testing
• Test tools
• Types of Test Tools
• Use of Tools
• Tool Selection
• Overview
• Overview

BCS Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing Exam consists of:

• Knowledge in Software Testing
• Scenario based questions
• Software testing methodology
• 25 questions
• Closed book
• 1 hour  
• Pass mark – 15 or more

• Software Testing Course Manual
• Software Testing Certificates
• Experienced Software Testing instructors
• Refreshments
• Pre-course Software Testing material provided before attendance
• Software testing exam
• Official BCS certificate

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