ISEB Practitioner Test Analysis with Revision

Course Overview

The Practitioner Certificate in Test Analysis is based on the ISEB syllabus. It extends the knowledge gained in the ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing.

This course is suitable for those who are expecting to be actively involved in any aspect of software test analysis. The course has five main parts:

• Influence of Context;
• Analysis of Test Basis;
• Supporting Activities;
• Testing in Action; and
• Use of Test Techniques and Test Types.

Audience

This practitioner level qualification in test analysis is aimed at all testing practitioners who hold the ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing, but particularly those with an interest in test analysis. A testing practitioner is anyone involved in software testing. This includes:

• Testers;
• Test analysts;
• Test engineers;
• Test consultants;
• Test managers;
• User acceptance testers; and
• Software developers.

Skills Gained

• To prepare candidates for the examination for the Practitioner Certificate in Test Analysis based on the ISEB syllabus;
• To extend understanding of software test analysis - its practical application and key components - and to enhance awareness of issues and constraints around software test analysis.

The objectives of the qualification are to extend the content of the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate syllabus in Software Testing, and build directly on the topics in the areas of Test Analysis covered in the ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing syllabus.

Prerequisites

Candidates are required to hold the ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing. In addition it is strongly recommended by the syllabus board that candidates also have at least 18 months experience in Software Testing and take an accredited course.

Course Outline

This course is a three-day tutor-led course using a mixture of slide presentations, lectures and practical exercises. The qualification is assessed by means of a two hour essay-style examination, which is scheduled quarterly and administered by ISEB. An optional revision day, scheduled approximately a week before the examination, is also provided at an additional cost.

Choices

• Influence of Context;
• Analysis of Test Basis;
• Supporting Activities

Techniques

• Testing in Action
• Coverage and Metrics
• Analyse and Report Test Results
• Compare Test Approaches
• Advisory Role of Test Analyst
• Use of Test Techniques and Test Types
• Test Techniques
• Test Types