BCS Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
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Course Details
BCS Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
Duration: 2 Days
Course Code: BCS-ICST
Prerequisite:
The entry criteria for candidates taking the Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing are as follows:
• Hold the BCS/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
• AND EITHER have at least 18 months experience in software testing
• OR have completed a BCS accredited training course for the Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
BUT preferably have all three of the above.
Course Description:
The intermediate Certificate is a useful vehicle to achieve the ISTQB Advanced level qualifications; previously the step between the Foundation Certificate and the original BCS Practitioner Certificate was seen as too large a leap for a significant number of testers. It is recommended that a candidate with a successful Intermediate Certificate behind them sit their choice of Advanced Level examination(s) no more than two years after passing the Intermediate level examination. This is to try to ensure that a candidate’s knowledge is based upon the published syllabus and terminology.
Course Objectives:
The overall objectives of the Intermediate Certificate examination are:
• To provide a sound basis for candidates intending to register for ISTQB Advanced level examinations
• To ensure that candidates for any one of the ISTQB Advanced level examinations have a broad understanding of the other specialist areas
• To cover specific topic areas that the three specializations should understand
Intended Audience:
This includes testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.
Course Outline
Testing Fundamentals
• Review of the Foundation Certificate Syllabus
• Application Domains
• Testing in the Life Cycle
• Fundamental Test Process
Review
• The Principles of Reviews
• Types of Review
• Using Different Review Types
• Performing a Formal Review
Testing and Risk
• Introduction to Risk
• Risk Management
• Product Risk Identification and Analysis
Test Management
• Test Policy, Test Strategy, Test Plans
• Test Entry and Exit Criteria i
• Estimating Techniques
• Test Monitoring
• Incident Management Process
Test Analysis
• Fundamentals of Test Analysis
• Test Environment Requirements
• Selection of Techniques