3 Routes to ISTQB Foundation Level in Software Testing by Hannah Gill
- 1. 3 Routes to ISTQB Foundation Level in Software Testing Dr Hannah Gill https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahgill/
- 3. The International Software Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester Foundation Level in Software Testing
- 5. You are: ● a software tester ● IT industry employee ● an IT graduate / or post-grad ● an undergraduate ● just interested
- 7. You're looking for: ● accreditation for professional development ● new knowledge, new skills ● an internationally respected qualification
- 8. How to start
- 10. ● there are 3 routes to studying for the qualification ● choose your scenario: just revision detailed self-study taught course with tutor ● you may decide on more than one route
- 11. Route 1
- 12. Route 1 ● download the free syllabus and learning objectives http://www.istqb.org/certification-path-root/foundation-level.html ● read actively and make notes ● decide if you want to take a second route
- 13. Route 1 Time: reading time for 78 page syllabus and associated materials Cost: free download of syllabus, learning objectives and sample exam questions; (exam costs extra) http://www.istqb.org/certification-path-root/foundation-level.html Advantages: syllabus direct from the ISTQB; succinct, up to date content; must have guidance; excellent revision for existing practitioners Disadvantages: no case studies or worked examples or Route 2 ...
- 14. Route 2
- 15. Route 2 ● get the qualification study guide Software Testing. An ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Guide, 3rd edition (BCS: 2011) ● read actively and make notes ● work through “check of understanding” sections ● do example exam questions ● decide if you want to take a third route
- 16. Route 2 Time: recommended contact (study) time is 865 minutes or just over 14 hours Cost: qualification study guide currently costs around £30 in the UK (exam costs extra) Advantages: lots of case studies and example exam questions with answers Disadvantages: you may find you have clarification questions about specific content which require further research or Route 2 ...
- 17. Route 2 – things to consider ● recommended contact time is a guideline for the time required to read, make notes and study the publication ● this estimate may vary from person to person ● if you have the previous edition of the study guide: Software Testing. An ISEB Foundation, Revised (BCS, 2007) you should additionally read the ISTQB syllabus section 1.6 “Code of Ethics”
- 18. Route 3
- 19. Route 3 ● enrol on a face to face or online study course with an accredited training provider ● gain digital access to study materials ● access tutor support ● course fee can include examination fee
- 20. Route 3 ● Time: typically a 3 day in-class course; alternatively online learning is often spread over a flexibly broader time frame Cost: in-class, virtual e-learning and in- house options: current UK prices start at around £750 (often includes exam cost) Advantages: can include multimedia / interactive learning; access to tutor support ● Disadvantages: cost
- 21. Route 3 – access ● accredited training providers in the UK for taught courses can be found via the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT https://partner.bcs.org/ ● outside the UK accredited training and exam providers can be found via the the International Software Qualifications Board's worldwide details http://www.istqb.org/istqb-where-you-are.html
- 22. Extra resources
- 23. Extra resources whether self-studying or choosing a taught course you can also use: ● online study resources ● terminology glossaries ● mock exam papers ● subject specific articles and forums However, use your own judgement - not all information online is correct!
- 24. The syllabus
- 25. The syllabus Areas covered : ● Fundamentals of Testing ● Testing through the Software Life Cycle ● Static Techniques ● Test Design Techniques ● Test Management ● Tool Support for Testing Source: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus, Release Version 2011
- 26. The exam
- 27. The exam ● online exam at training provider or partner exam centre ● 1 hour duration ● 40 multiple choice questions ● currently 26 / 40 pass mark ● closed-book (no study notes or course book allowed)
- 28. Exam – things to consider ● to book an exam as part of an exam- included taught course follow your training provider's instructions ● to independently book an exam in the UK 1. visit the exam provider Pearson VUE's BCS page 2. click “View exams” 3. select: ISEB-SWT2 ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level 4. click “Schedule this exam” 5. create a web account 6. follow instructions, including exam centre selection and payment (current cost £174) ● outside the UK find exam information on the ISTQB website or search online for exam providers
- 29. What's next?
- 30. Add your exam success to your LinkedIn profile and update your CV.
- 31. Uplevel your ISTQB certifications to Advanced or Expert level.
- 32. Specialise further with ISTQB qualifications in security testing, test automation, model-based testing and Agile.
- 33. Get in touch if you have found this Slideshare presentation useful. I'd love to hear about your Foundation Level ISTQB Software Testing journey. Dr Hannah Gill https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahgill/ Author: Hannah Gill, CC License Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International, 2017
- 34. Acknowledgments BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT International Software Qualifications Board PearsonVUE www.freeimages.com Andrew Beierle Magnus K. Augusto Reis Flavio Takemoto Sarah Williams Mikko Ylimanninen