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  • This single-use voucher is for specific Training course & Exam package.
  • The voucher is valid for 6 months from purchase date.
  • This Voucher (i) can be used by one person, one time (ii) is not valid after the expiration date.

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]]> ISTQB CERTIFIED TESTER – MODEL-BASED TESTER COURSE https://aiit.ac.nz/product/istqb-ctfl-mbt/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:33:39 +0000 https://aiit.ac.nz/?post_type=product&p=4899 Overview Business objectives Learning Objectives Course Contents Exam Details ISTQB FOUNDATION – MODEL-BASED TESTER COURSE is an innovative training for test approach to improve effectivity and efficiency of the test process. A model-based tester on a project uses models to drive test analysis and design, and keeps advantage of the models for other testing activities [...]

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ISTQB FOUNDATION – MODEL-BASED TESTER COURSE is an innovative training for test approach to improve effectivity and efficiency of the test process.
 A model-based tester on a project uses models to drive test analysis and design, and keeps advantage of the models for other testing activities such as test implementation and reporting.

  • Collaborate in a model-based testing team using standard terminology and established MBT concepts, processes and techniques.

  • Apply and integrate model-based testing in a test process.

  • Effectively create and maintain MBT models using established techniques and best practices of model-based testing.

  • Select, create and maintain test artifacts from MBT models considering risk and value of the features tested.

  • Support the organization to improve its quality assurance process to be more constructive and efficient.

  • In general, an ISTQB® Model-Based Tester has acquired the necessary skills to successfully contribute to MBT projects in a given context.

  • Objectives and motivations for model-based testing

  • Activities specific to MBT and essential MBT artifacts
    Integrating MBT into the software development lifecycle

  • MBT modeling (good practices, languages, types of MBT models)
    Test selection criteria used in model-based testing

  • MBT test implementation and execution
    Evaluating and deploying an MBT Approach

1 Introduction to Model-Based Testing
1.1 Objectives and Motivations for MBT
1.1.1 Main Motivations for MBT
1.1.2 Misleading Expectations and Pitfalls of MBT
1.2 MBT Activities and Artifacts in the Fundamental Test Process
1.2.1 MBT Specific Activities
1.2.2 Essential MBT Artifacts (Inputs and Outputs)
1.3 Integrating MBT into the Software Development Lifecycles
1.3.1 MBT in Sequential and Iterative Software Development Lifecycles
1.3.2 Supporting Requirements Engineering
2 MBT Modeling
2.1 MBT Modeling
2.1.1 MBT Modeling Activities
2.1.2 Subject and Focus of MBT Models
2.1.3 MBT Models Depend on Test Objectives
2.2 Languages for MBT Models
2.2.1 Main Categories of Modeling Languages for MBT
2.2.2 Language Categories Relevant for Different Systems and Project Objectives
2.3 Good Practices for MBT Modeling Activities
2.3.1 Quality Characteristics for MBT Models
2.3.2 Typical Mistakes and Pitfalls in MBT Model Design
2.3.3 Linking Requirements and Process Related Information to the MBT Model
2.3.4 Modeling Guidelines for MBT
2.3.5 Reuse of Existing System Design or Requirements Models
2.3.6 Tool Support for Modeling Activities
2.3.7 Iterative Model Development, Review and Validation
3 Selection Criteria for Test Case Generation
3.1 Classification of MBT Test Selection Criteria
3.1.1 Test Selection Criteria
3.1.2 Test Case Selection in Practice
3.1.3 Examples of Test Selection Criteria
3.1.4 Relation to Foundation Level Test Design Techniques
3.2 Applying Test Selection Criteria
3.2.1 Degree of Automation in Test Generation
3.2.2 Pros and Cons of Specific Test Selection Criteria
3.2.3 Good Practices of MBT Test Selection
4 MBT Test Implementation and Execution
4.1 Specifics of MBT Test Implementation and Execution
4.1.1 Abstract and Concrete Test Cases in the MBT Context
4.1.2 Different Kinds of Test Execution
4.1.3 The Impact of Changes on the MBT Artifacts
4.2 Activities of Test Adaptation in MBT
5 Evaluating and Deploying an MBT Approach
5.1 Evaluate an MBT Deployment
5.1.1 ROI Factors for MBT Introduction
5.1.2 Organizational Objectives and their Relationship to the Characteristics of the MBT Approach
5.1.3 Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
5.2 Manage and Monitor the Deployment of an MBT Approach
5.2.1 Good Practices when Deploying MBT
5.2.2 Cost Factors of MBT
5.2.3 Integration of the MBT Tool

Similar to the Foundation Level Certification Core exam, the Specialist Model-based Tester Certification exam will comprise of 40 multiple choice questions, with a pass mark of 65% to be completed within 60 minutes.

The Foundation Level Core Certificate is a precondition of the CTFL Automotive Software Tester Certificate.

What is included with this course?

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Our price is including course fee and GST.
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On the rare occasion a student doesn’t pass, they can re-sit training course in Free of charge. (T&C apply)
Course Manual
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We will provide 400 pages+ course manual for your reference.
Food & Beverages
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Full catering is provided including morning tea, lunch afternoon tea.
Online Version
V
V
Full access to online version of training for self-study
Sample Practice Exam
V
V
Sample Practice Exam are provided at the end of each chapter and full exam sets after completion of course.
Study Resources
V
V
35,000 Study resources are provided including Articles, ebooks and software testing tools.
Certified Trainer
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V
All our trainers are certified Trainer.

Pass Guarantee with Confidence

Sample Practice Exam

400+ Pages Course Manual

35,000 Study Resources

Authorized Training Center

Classroom Training : Location

Live Training

What is a Live Training?

Live Online Virtual Instructor Led Training is a live, interactive virtual classroom solution delivered right to your computer via the Internet.  It’s led by software testing expert and ISTQB  certified, experienced instructors who deliver compelling learning during conveniently scheduled class times.

What are the benefits of Live Training?

Save money with no travel expenses
Save time. The class comes to you!
Learn more in a place where you’re comfortable and can avoid distractions
No setup required, just access to high-speed Internet with mike and speaker.
Learning that engages you with real-time interaction with instructors and peers

In-House Training

Dates Location Why Price
Your Choice
At your place
Upskill your team with training delivered at a location

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ISTQB FOUNDATION – AUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE TESTER COURSE is designed for professionals who are working within automotive projects.
It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing special automotive testing techniques in the near future, or are working within companies that plan to do so. The certification provides an advantage for those who would like to know the required Automotive activities, roles, techniques, and methodologies specific to their role.

  • Collaborate effectively in a test team.Adapt the test techniques known from the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL®) to the specific automotive project  requirements.
  • Consider the basic requirements of the relevant automotive standards (Automotive SPICE®, ISO 26262, etc.) and select suitable test techniques.
  • Apply the virtual test methods (e.g. HiL, SiL, MiL, etc.) in test environments.

    • Introduction

    • The tester should be able to explain and give examples of the challenges of automotive product development that arise from divergent project objectives and increasing product complexity.

    • The tester should be able to recall project aspects that are influenced by standards such as time, cost, quality and project/product risks.

    • The tester should be able to recall the six generic phases in the system life cycle per ISO/IEC 24748-1
      The tester should be able to recall the contribution and the collaboration of the tester in the release process.

    • ASPICE

    • The tester should be able to recall the two dimensions of Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE).

    • The tester should be able to explain the Capability levels 0 to 3 of ASPICE.
      The tester should be able to explain the meaning of the 4 rating levels and the capability indicators of ASPICE from the test perspective.

    • The tester should be able to explain the requirements of ASPICE for the test strategy including the regression test strategy.

    • The tester should be able to recall the requirements of ASPICE for the test documentation.

    • The tester should be able to design a verification strategy (in contrast to a test strategy) and criteria for unit verification.

    • The tester should be able to explain the different traceability requirements of ASPICE from the test perspective.
      ISO 26262

    • The tester should be able to explain the objective of functional safety for E/E systems.

    • The tester should be able to recall his contribution as a tester for the safety culture.

    • The tester should be able to recall his contribution as a tester for the safety culture.

    • The tester should be able to present the role of the tester in the framework of the safety life cycle per ISO 26262.

    • The tester should be able to recall the volumes (part titles) of ISO 26262 that are relevant for him.

    • The tester should be able to recall the criticality levels of ASIL.

    • The tester should be able to explain the influence of ASIL on applicable test design techniques and test types for static and dynamic tests and the resulting test extent.

    • The tester should be able to apply the selected method table of the ISO 26262.
      AUTOSAR

    • The tester should be able to recall the objectives of

    • AUTOSAR.

    • The tester should be able to recall the influences of AUTOSAR on the work of the tester.

    • Comparison

    • The tester should be able to recall the different objectives of ASPICE and ISO 26262.

    • The tester should be able to explain the differences between ASPICE, ISO 26262 and CTFL® regarding the test levels.

    • Test Environment in General
      The tester should be able to recall the purpose/the motivation of a test environment in the automotive environment.

    • The tester should be able to recall the general parts of an automotive specific test environment.

    • The tester should be able to recall the differences between Closed-Loop systems and Open-Loop systems.

    • The tester should be able to recall the essential functions, databases and protocols of an electronic control unit (ECU).

    • Testing in XiL environments
      The tester should be able to recall the structure of a MiL test environment.

    • The tester should be able to explain the application area and the boundary conditions of a MiL test environment.

    • The tester should be able to reproduce the structure of an SiL test environment.

    • The tester should be able to recall the structure of an HiL test environment.

    • The tester should be able to explain the application areas and the boundary conditions of an HiL test environment.

    • The tester should be able to summarize the advantages and disadvantages for the testing with the help of criteria of the XiL test environments (MiL, SiL and HiL).

    • The tester should be able to apply criteria for the assignment of a given test scope to one or more test environments.

    • The tester should be able to classify the three XiL test environments (MiL, SiL, HiL) in the Vmodel.
      Static test techniques

    • The tester should be able to explain the purpose, the types and obligations of the MISRAC: 2012 programming guideline with the help of examples.

    • The tester should be able to apply a review of requirements with the quality characteristics of the ISO/IEC 29148 that are relevant for him.

    • Dynamic test techniques

    • The tester should be able to create test cases to achieve modified condition/decision testing coverage.

    • The tester should be able to explain the use of back-to-back testing by giving examples.

    • The tester should be able to explain the principle of fault injection tests by giving examples.

    • The tester should be able to recall the principles of requirement-based testing.

    • The tester should be able to apply context dependent criteria for the choice of suitable and necessary test design techniques.

  • 1 Introduction
    1.1 Requirements from divergent project objectives and increasing product complexity
    1.2 Project aspects influenced by standards (K1)
    1.3 The six generic phases in the system lifecycle
    1.4 The contribution/participation of the tester in the release process
    2 Standards for the testing of E/E systems
    2.1 Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)
    2.1.1 Design and structure of the standard
    2.1.2 Requirements of the standard
    2.2 ISO 26262
    2.2.1 Functional safety and safety culture
    2.2.2 Integration of the tester in the safety lifecyle
    2.2.3 Structure and test specific parts of the standard
    2.2.4 The influence of criticality on the extent of the test
    2.2.5 Application of content from CTFL® in the context of ISO 26262
    2.3 AUTOSAR
    2.3.1 Objectives of AUTOSAR
    2.3.2 General structure of AUTOSAR
    2.3.3 Influence of AUTOSAR on the work of the tester
    2.4 Comparison
    2.4.1 Objectives of ASPICE and ISO 26262
    2.4.2 Comparison of the test levels
    3 Testing in a virtual environment
    3.1 Test environment in general
    3.1.1 Motivation for a test environment in the automotive development
    3.1.2 General parts of a test environment
    3.1.3 Differences between Closed-Loop and Open-Loop
    3.1.4 Essential interfaces, databases and communication protocols of a electronic control unit
    3.2 Testing in XiL test environments
    3.2.1 Model in the Loop
    3.2.2 Software in the Loop
    3.2.3 Hardware in the Loop
    3.2.4 Comparison of the XiL test environments
    4 Automotive-specific static and dynamic test techniques
    4.1 Static test techniques
    4.1.1 The MISRA-C: 2012 Guidelines
    4.1.2 Quality characteristics for reviews of requirements
    4.2 Dynamic test techniques
    4.2.1 Condition testing, multiple condition testing, modified condition/decision testing
    Decision outcome for the expression
    4.2.2 Back-to-Back-Testing
    4.2.3 Fault injection testing
    4.2.4 Requirements-based testing
    4.2.5 Context-dependent selection of test techniques

Similar to the Foundation Level Certification Core exam, the Specialist Automotive Software Tester Certification exam will comprise of 40 multiple choice questions, with a pass mark of 65% to be completed within 60 minutes.

The Foundation Level Core Certificate is a precondition of the CTFL Automotive Software Tester Certificate.

What is included with this course?

Inclusions Classroom Live Online Description
No Hidden Cost
V
V
Our price is including course fee and GST.
Pass Guarantee
V
V
On the rare occasion a student doesn’t pass, they can re-sit training course in Free of charge. (T&C apply)
Course Manual
V
V
We will provide 400 pages+ course manual for your reference.
Food & Beverages
V
V
Full catering is provided including morning tea, lunch afternoon tea.
Online Version
V
V
Full access to online version of training for self-study
Sample Practice Exam
V
V
Sample Practice Exam are provided at the end of each chapter and full exam sets after completion of course.
Study Resources
V
V
35,000 Study resources are provided including Articles, ebooks and software testing tools.
Certified Trainer
V
V
All our trainers are certified Trainer.

Pass Guarantee with confidence

Sample Practice Exam

400+ Pages Course Manual

35,000 Study Resources

Authorized Training Center

Classroom Training : Location

In-House Training

Dates Location Why Price
Your Choice
At your place
Upskill your team with training delivered at a location

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]]> ISTQB CERTIFIED TESTER – USABILITY TESTER COURSE https://aiit.ac.nz/product/istqb-ctfl-ut/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:59:59 +0000 https://aiit.ac.nz/?post_type=product&p=4883 Overview Business objectives Learning Objectives Course Contents Exam Details ISTQB FOUNDATION – USABILITY TESTER COURSE offers an introduction to the fundamentals of Software Usability Testing.  Usability is the extent to which a software product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use [ISO [...]

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ISTQB FOUNDATION – USABILITY TESTER COURSE offers an introduction to the fundamentals of Software Usability Testing.  Usability is the extent to which a software product can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use [ISO 9241-210].Usability testers should be aware that other definitions may be used in organizations

  • Understand the basic concepts of usability and usability testing.

  • Identify and classify the severity of usability risks and potential accessibility violations in a given product at any stage of a development cycle.

  • Cite relevant standards for usability, user experience, and accessibility and verify their implementation in a given product.

  • Set up procedures so that stated usability, user experience and accessibility goals may be verified in practice for a given product.

  • Design and monitor the implementation of a test plan for achieving stated usability, user experience and accessibility goals.

  • Explain the rationale, process and results of usability, user experience and accessibility evaluations to non-specialist stakeholders.

  • Understand the concepts of usability, user experience and accessibility.

  • Understand the objectives of usability, user experience and accessibility evaluation.

  • Compare usability, user experience and accessibility evaluation.

  • Understand the three approaches to usability, user experience and accessibility evaluation: Usability review, usability testing and quantitative user surveys for satisfaction measurement.

  • Understand the differences between formative (qualitative) and summative (quantitative) usability evaluation.

  • Understand the key elements of human-centered evaluation.

  • Understand the human-centered design process.

  • Understand the usability evaluation approaches that work well in agile software development lifecycles.

  • Understand typical usability, user experience, and accessibility risks

  • Analyze a given project at the design or evaluation stage, and identify the types of usability risks that are likely to occur

  • Understand the general content and applicability of ISO usability standards and manufacturer guidelines to particular types of project/application

  • Understand the general content and applicability of ISO 9241-171 (Software Accessibility) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 to particular types of project and applications

  • Understand the general content of accessibility legislation (UK Equality Act 2010 and Americans with Disabilities Act)

  • Understand usability review as a method for evaluating usability, user experience and accessibility

  • Understand the differences between informal usability review and expert usability review

  • Analyze the usability aspects of a software application using the usability review method “heuristic evaluation” according to a checklist provided in the syllabus

  • Understand the principal steps in the usability testing approach

  • Understand the content of a usability test plan

  • Understand the content of a usability test script

  • Define a simple usability test task for a given project

  • Understand considerations to be applied when deciding on a location for usability tests

  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of a usability test lab

  • Understand the key activities in a usability test session

  • Understand the procedure to apply for analyzing findings from a usability test

  • Understand the classifications and ratings for usability findings

  • Review a usability test report for a given project

  • Understand how to overcome internal resistance to usability findings

  • Apply a given list of best practices to report and communicate results

  • Understand the quality control activities for a usability test

  • Understand the most frequent and serious mistakes in usability testing

  • Understand the purpose and approach adopted in user surveys

  • Understand the principal content and objectives of the public user questionnaires SUS, SUMI and WAMMI
    Select appropriate method(s) for verifying and validating usability, user experience and accessibility in a given project

  • Understand the principal tasks and responsibilities of the Usability Tester

  • Understand the principal tasks and responsibilities of the Moderator and the Note-Taker

  • 1. Basic Concepts
    1.1 Fundamentals
    1.1.1 Usability
    1.1.2 User Experience Concepts
    1.1.3 Accessibility
    1.2 Evaluating Usability, User Experience and Accessibility
    1.2.1 Usability Evaluation
    1.2.2 User Experience Evaluation
    1.2.3 Accessibility Evaluation
    1.3 Usability Evaluation in Human-Centered Design
    1.3.1 Usability Requirements
    1.3.2 Agile Usability Evaluation
    2. Risks in Usability, User Experience and Accessibility
    2.1 Introduction.
    2.2 Typical Risks
    2.2.1 Usability Risks
    2.2.2 User Experience Risks
    2.2.3 Accessibility Risks
    2.2.4 Project Risks
    3. Usability and Accessibility Standards
    3.1 Usability Standards and Manufacturer Guidelines
    3.1.1 ISO Usability Standards
    3.1.2 Manufacturer Guidelines
    3.2 Accessibility Standards
    3.2.1 ISO Standards
    3.2.2 The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
    3.2.3 Accessibility Legislation
    4. Usability Reviews
    4.1 Introduction and Approach
    4.1.1 Step-By-Step Approach to Usability Reviews
    4.1.2 Risks and Challenges
    4.2 Types of Usability Review
    4.2.1 Informal Usability Review
    4.2.2 Expert Usability Review
    4.2.3 Heuristic Evaluation
    5. Usability Testing
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Step-By-Step Approach to Usability Testing
    5.3 Prepare Usability Test
    5.3.1 Usability Test Plan
    5.3.2 Usability Test Script
    5.3.3 Usability Test Tasks
    5.3.4 Test Location
    5.3.5 Usability Test Lab
    5.3.6 Pilot Usability Test Session
    5.4 Conduct Usability Test Sessions
    5.5 Analysis of Findings
    5.6 Communicate Results and Findings
    5.6.1 Results
    5.6.2 Usability Findings
    5.6.3 Selling Findings to Stakeholders
    5.6.4 Usability Test Report
    5.6.5 Best Practices in Usability Test Reporting
    5.7 Quality Control of a Usability Test
    5.8 Challenges and Frequent Mistakes
    6. User Surveys
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Step-By-Step Approach to User Surveys
    6.3 Standardized Questionnaires
    7. Selecting Appropriate Methods
    7.1 Criteria for Selecting a Method
    7.1.1 Selecting a Usability Evaluation Method
    7.1.2 Selecting a User Experience Evaluation Method
    7.1.3 Selecting an Accessibility Evaluation Method
    8. Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
    8.1 Usability Tester
    8.2 Moderator and Note-Taker

The Foundation Level Usability Testing exam is comprised of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a pass mark grade of 65% to be completed within 60 minutes. Participants that take the exam not in their spoken language, will receive additional 25% time, and will have 15 minutes more, or a total of 75 min.

What is included with this course?

Inclusions Classroom Live Online Description
No Hidden Cost
V
V
Our price is including course fee and GST.
Pass Guarantee
V
V
On the rare occasion a student doesn’t pass, they can re-sit ISTQB Exam in Free of charge. (T&C apply)
Course Manual
V
V
We will provide 400 pages+ course manual for your reference.
Food & Beverages
V
V
Full catering is provided including morning tea, lunch afternoon tea.
Online Version
V
V
Full access to online version of training for self-study
Sample Practice Exam
V
V
Sample Practice Exam are provided at the end of each chapter and full exam sets after completion of course.
Study Resources
V
V
35,000 Study resources are provided including Articles, ebooks and software testing tools.
Certified Trainer
V
V
All our trainers are certified Trainer.

Pass Guarantee with confidence

Sample Practice Exam

400+ Pages Course Manual

35,000 Study Resources

Authorized Training Center

Classroom Training : Location

Live Training

What is a Live Training?

Live Online Virtual Instructor Led Training is a live, interactive virtual classroom solution delivered right to your computer via the Internet.  It’s led by software testing expert and ISTQB  certified, experienced instructors who deliver compelling learning during conveniently scheduled class times.

What are the benefits of Live Training?

Save money with no travel expenses
Save time. The class comes to you!
Learn more in a place where you’re comfortable and can avoid distractions
No setup required, just access to high-speed Internet with mike and speaker.
Learning that engages you with real-time interaction with instructors and peers

In-House Training

Dates Location Why Price
Your Choice
At your place
Upskill your team with training delivered at a location

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ISTQB FOUNDATION – PERFORMANCE TESTER COURSE offers an introduction to the fundamentals of Software Performance Testing.  
Performance efficiency (or simply “performance”) is an essential part of providing a“good experience” for users when they use their applications on a variety of fixed and mobile platforms. Performance testing plays a critical role in establishing acceptable quality levels for the end user and is often closely integrated with other disciplines such as usability engineering and performance engineering.

  • Understand the basic concepts of performance efficiency and performance testing.
  • Define performance risks, goals, and requirements to meet stakeholder needs and expectations.
  • Understand performance metrics and how to collect them.
  • Develop a performance test plan for achieving stated goals and requirements.
  • Conceptually design, implement, and execute basic performance tests.
  • Analyze the results of a performance test and state implications to various stakeholders.
  • Explain the process, rationale, results, and implications of performance testing to various stakeholders.
  • Understand categories and uses for performance tools and criteria for their selection.
  • Determine how performance testing activities align with the software lifecycle.

  • Understand the principles of performance testing.
    Recognize the different types of performance testing.

  • Recall testing types in performance testing.
    Understand the concept of load generation.

  • Give examples of common failure modes of performance testing and their causes.

  • Understand the typical metrics collected in performance testing.

  • Explain why results from performance testing are aggregated.

  • Understand the key sources of performance metrics.

  • Recall the typical results of a performance test.

  • Understand the principal performance testing activities.

  • Explain typical categories of performance risks for different architectures.

  • Analyze performance risks for a given product across the software development lifecycle.

  • Analyze a given project to determine the appropriate performance testing activities for each phase of the software lifecycle.

  • Derive performance test objectives from relevant information.

  • Outline a performance test plan which considers the performance test objectives for a given project.

  • Create a presentation that enables various stakeholders to understand the rationale behind the planned performance testing.

  • Give examples of typical protocols encountered in performance testing.

  • Understand the concept of transactions in performance testing.

  • Analyze operational profiles for system usage.

  • Create load profiles derived from operational profiles for given performance objectives.

  • Analyze throughput and concurrency when developing performance tests.

  • Understand the basic structure of a performance test script.

  • Implement performance test scripts consistent with the plan and load profiles.

  • Understand the activities involved in preparing for performance test execution.

  • Understand the principal activities in running performance test scripts.

  • Analyze and report performance test results and implications.

  • Understand how tools support performance testing.

  • Evaluate the suitability of performance testing tools in a given project scenario.

1. Basic Concepts
1.1 Principles of Performance Testing
1.2 Types of Performance Testing
1.3 Testing Types in Performance Testing
1.3.1 Static testing
1.3.2 Dynamic testing
1.4 The Concept of Load Generation
1.5 Common Performance Efficiency Failure Modes and Their Causes
2. Performance Measurement Fundamentals
2.1 Typical Metrics Collected in Performance Testing
2.1.1 Why Performance Metrics are Needed
2.1.2 Collecting Performance Measurements and Metrics
2.1.3 Selecting Performance Metrics
2.2 Aggregating Results from Performance Testing
2.3 Key Sources of Performance Metrics
2.4 Typical Results of a Performance Test
3. Performance Testing in the Software Lifecycle
3.1 Principal Performance Testing Activities
3.2 Categories of Performance Risks for Different Architectures
3.3 Performance Risks Across the Software Development Lifecycle
3.4 Performance Testing Activities
4. Performance Testing Tasks
4.1 Planning
4.1.1 Deriving Performance Test Objectives
4.1.2 The Performance Test Plan
4.1.3 Communicating about Performance Testing
4.2 Analysis, Design and Implementation
4.2.1 Typical Communication Protocols
4.2.2 Transactions
4.2.3 Identifying Operational Profiles
4.2.4 Creating Load Profiles
4.2.5 Analyzing Throughput and Concurrency
4.2.6 Basic Structure of a Performance Test Script
4.2.7 Implementing Performance Test Scripts
4.2.8 Preparing for Performance Test Execution
4.3 Execution
4.4 Analyzing Results and Reporting
5. Tools
5.1 Tool Support
5.2 Tool Suitability

The Foundation Level Performance Testing exam is comprised of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a pass mark grade of 65% to be completed within 90 minutes. Participants that take the exam not in their spoken language, will receive additional 25% time, for a total of 113 minutes.

What is included with this course?

Inclusions Classroom Live Online Description
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V
Our price is including course fee and GST.
Pass Guarantee
V
V
On the rare occasion a student doesn’t pass, they can re-sit training course in Free of charge. (T&C apply)
Course Manual
V
V
We will provide 400 pages+ course manual for your reference.
Food & Beverages
V
V
Full catering is provided including morning tea, lunch afternoon tea.
Online Version
V
V
Full access to online version of training for self-study
Sample Practice Exam
V
V
Sample Practice Exam are provided at the end of each chapter and full exam sets after completion of course.
Study Resources
V
V
35,000 Study resources are provided including Articles, ebooks and software testing tools.
Certified Trainer
V
V
All our trainers are certified Trainer.

Pass Guarantee with confidence

Sample Practice Exam

400+ Pages Course Manual

35,000 Study Resources

Authorized Training Center

Classroom Training : Location

Live Training

What is a Live Training?

Live Online Virtual Instructor Led Training is a live, interactive virtual classroom solution delivered right to your computer via the Internet.  It’s led by software testing expert and ISTQB  certified, experienced instructors who deliver compelling learning during conveniently scheduled class times.

What are the benefits of Live Training?

Save money with no travel expenses
Save time. The class comes to you!
Learn more in a place where you’re comfortable and can avoid distractions
No setup required, just access to high-speed Internet with mike and speaker.
Learning that engages you with real-time interaction with instructors and peers

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ISTQB FOUNDATION – AGILE TESTER COURSE offers an introduction to the fundamentals of Agile Software Testing.  
The certification for Foundation Level Extension – Agile Tester is designed for professionals who are working within Agile environments. It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing Agile methods in the near future, or are working within companies that plan to do so, The certification provides an advantage for those who would like to know the required Agile activities, roles, methods, and methodologies specific to their role.

The Foundation Level Extension – Agile Tester qualification is aimed at professionals who are interested in understanding the testers role in an Agile environment, and need more understanding and knowledge about how to perform and manage testing on all levels in Agile projects.
These professionals include people who are in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.
This Foundation Level Extension – Agile Tester certification may also be appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing in the Agile world, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.

Participants must have Core Foundation prior to being eligible for Agile Extension.

  • Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team being familiar with principles and basic practices of Agile software development

  • Adapt existing testing experience and knowledge to Agile values and principles

  • Support the Agile team in planning test-related activities

  • Apply relevant methods and techniques for testing in an Agile project

  • Assist the Agile team in test automation activities

  • Assist business stakeholders in defining understandable and testable user stories, scenarios, requirements and acceptance criteria as appropriate

  • Work and share information with other team members using effective communication styles and channels

ISTQB FOUNDATION – AGILE TESTER  examination

The exam format is outlined below:

  • 40 questions

  • Multiple choice

  • Closed book

  • Duration : 1 Hour (1 Hour + 15 Minutes for participants whose first language is not English)  

Participants need to achieve 65% in order to pass the examination. 

What is included with this course?

Inclusions Classroom Live Online Online Self-Study Description
No Hidden Cost
V
V
V
Our price is including course fee and GST.
Pass Guarantee
V
V
On the rare occasion a student doesn’t pass, they can re-sit training course in Free of charge. (T&C apply)
Course Manual
V
V
We will provide 400 pages+ course manual for your reference.
Food & Beverages
V
V
Full catering is provided including morning tea, lunch afternoon tea.
Online Version
V
V
V
Full access to online version of training for self-study
Sample Practice Exam
V
V
V
Sample Practice Exam are provided at the end of each chapter and full exam sets after completion of course.
Study Resources
V
V
V
35,000 Study resources are provided including Articles, ebooks and software testing tools.
Certified Trainer
V
V
V
All our trainers are certified Trainer.

Pass Guarantee with Guarantee

Sample Practice Exam

400+ Pages Course Manual

35,000 Study Resources

Authorized Training Center

Classroom Training : Location

Live Training

What is a Live Training?

Live Online Virtual Instructor Led Training is a live, interactive virtual classroom solution delivered right to your computer via the Internet.  It’s led by software testing expert and ISTQB  certified, experienced instructors who deliver compelling learning during conveniently scheduled class times.

What are the benefits of Live Training?

Save money with no travel expenses
Save time. The class comes to you!
Learn more in a place where you’re comfortable and can avoid distractions
No setup required, just access to high-speed Internet with mike and speaker.
Learning that engages you with real-time interaction with instructors and peers

Online Self-Study Training

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What is a Online Training?

It’s 100% online Self-Study training. Online education has clearly become one of the most popular higher education alternatives. The continually improving reputation of online learning helped fuel its expansion, as initial skepticism faltered in the face of evidence showing that online learning can be just as effective as face-to-face education.

Flexible schedule and environment

By studying online, you choose your own learning environment that works best for your needs: Taking an online course also means that you don’t have to commute to class, which means less time spent on the bus and more study time sitting on your couch, the sound of a crackling fireplace in the background. 

Lower costs 

It’s usually cheaper than classroom training.

Self-discipline and responsibility

Who says that having to be more self-disciplined is a disadvantage? It is true that studying online requires more self-motivation and time-management skills, because you will spend a lot of time on your own without someone physically close to keep you focused on deadlines. 

Find out more!!

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This ISTQB Foundation Certified Tester (v.2018) Certificate training course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of Software Testing.  Delegates will learn about the main principles of Software Testing, which include testing standards, testing life cycles, testing techniques and tools, and static testing.  Participants will also learn how to implement and analyse Software Testing methodology. This training course adopts the ISTQB’s syllabus, hence making Software Testing Foundation an authentic certification to obtain. Software Testing Foundation strives to prepare delegates effectively for the examination.ISTQB Foundation Level is relevant across software delivery practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and Continuous Delivery.The new 2018 syllabus is recognised as a pre-requisite to other ISTQB® certifications where Foundation Level is required (note: all previous releases of Foundation Level, including the 2011 syllabus and “grandfathered” Foundation Level certifications, will remain valid).

Changes in ISTQB Foundation Certified Tester (v.2018)

  • Fewer K1 Learning Objectives (LO) in general (15 LO in 2018 compared with 27 LO in 2011)

  • Less focus on Chapter 5 Test Management (15 LO in 2018 compared with 24 LO in 2011)

  • More emphasis on review, a K3 LO has been added to Chapter 3 (Static Analysis by Tools section has been removed, and will be covered in other syllabi)

  • More emphasis on test techniques in Chapter 4 (Section 4.1 of 2011 moved and merged with section 1.4 of Chapter 1)

  • Agile is mentioned in the content of the syllabus (But not included in the wording of any LO)

  • White-box techniques are downgraded (K4 and K3 LO removed – these topics will be covered in other ISTQB® syllabi.)

  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 is now used for reference instead of IEEE Standard 829.

  • ISO/IEC 25010 is now used for reference instead of ISO 9126.

  • ISO/IEC 20246 is now used for reference instead of IEEE 1028

  • The Code of Ethics has been moved from chapter one to ISTQB.ORG website

This training course is appropriate for anybody interested or involved in Software Testing. Particular professions that may benefit from Software Testing Foundation include:Project Managers, Quality Managers, Business Analysts, Management Consultants and IT Directors

There are no prerequisites for this Software Testing Foundation training course, so everyone is able to attend. There is no pre-course reading. However, we recommend participants read the ISTQB Foundation Syllabus to prepare for the Foundation examination.

  • The fundamental principles of Software Testing
  • How testing fits into the development lifecycle
  • The importance of test process, objectives, techniques and tools
  • Essential functional and non-functional test methods
  • Basic test design and measurement techniques
  • Fundamental test management principles
  • How to select and implement tools effectively

Participants need to sit the ISTQB Software Foundation exam in order to acquire the certification. The exam format is outlined below:

  • 40 questions

  • Multiple choice

  • Closed book

  • Duration : 1 Hour (1 Hour + 15 Minutes for participants whose first language is not English)  

Participants need to achieve 65% in order to pass the examination

What is included with this course?

Inclusions Classroom Live Online Online Self-Study Description
No Hidden Cost
V
V
V
Our price is including course fee and GST.
Pass Guarantee
V
V
On the rare occasion a student doesn’t pass, they can re-sit training course in Free of charge. (T&C apply)
Course Manual
V
V
We will provide 400 pages+ course manual for your reference.
Food & Beverages
V
V
Full catering is provided including morning tea, lunch afternoon tea.
Online Version
V
V
V
Full access to online version of training for self-study
Sample Practice Exam
V
V
V
Sample Practice Exam are provided at the end of each chapter and full exam sets after completion of course.
Study Resources
V
V
V
35,000 Study resources are provided including Articles, ebooks and software testing tools.
Certified Trainer
V
V
V
All our trainers are certified Trainer.

Pass Guarantee with confidence

Sample Practice Exam

400+ Pages Course Manual

35,000 Study Resources

Authorized Training Center

Classroom Training : Location

Live Training

What is a Live Training?

Live Online Virtual Instructor Led Training is a live, interactive virtual classroom solution delivered right to your computer via the Internet.  It’s led by software testing expert and ISTQB  certified, experienced instructors who deliver compelling learning during conveniently scheduled class times.

What are the benefits of Live Training?

Save money with no travel expenses
Save time. The class comes to you!
Learn more in a place where you’re comfortable and can avoid distractions
No setup required, just access to high-speed Internet with mike and speaker.
Learning that engages you with real-time interaction with instructors and peers

Online Self-Study Training

20170911_013959

What is a Online Training?

It’s 100% online Self-Study training. Online education has clearly become one of the most popular higher education alternatives. The continually improving reputation of online learning helped fuel its expansion, as initial skepticism faltered in the face of evidence showing that online learning can be just as effective as face-to-face education.

Flexible schedule and environment

By studying online, you choose your own learning environment that works best for your needs: Taking an online course also means that you don’t have to commute to class, which means less time spent on the bus and more study time sitting on your couch, the sound of a crackling fireplace in the background. 

Lower costs 

It’s usually cheaper than classroom training.

Self-discipline and responsibility

Who says that having to be more self-disciplined is a disadvantage? It is true that studying online requires more self-motivation and time-management skills, because you will spend a lot of time on your own without someone physically close to keep you focused on deadlines. 

Find out more!!

In-House Training

Dates Location Why Price
Your Choice
At your place
Upskill your team with training delivered at a location

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