BCS Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing | 2-day course

Overview

Get highly practical software testing knowledge and techniques on this accelerated two day BCS Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing course. You’ll review testing fundamentals, get introduced to risk based testing and learn the basics of test analysis.

On this BCS Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing course you’ll also study:

Application domains
Risk Management and product risk identification
Test policy, test strategy and test plans
Incident management process

This accelerated course will prepare you for the Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing exam - which you’ll take at the end of your training. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

If you’re involved in any aspect of software testing, or are looking for a highly practical approach to software testing knowledge, this course is ideal for you.

Note: This course is provided in conjunction with Metadata Ltd, a BCS accredited training organisation.

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Four reasons why you should sit your Intermediate Software Testing course with Firebrand Training

You'll be Intermediate Software Testing trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your Intermediate Software Testing course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass Intermediate Software Testing first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study Intermediate Software Testing with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

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Curriculum

Testing Fundamentals

Review of the Foundation Certificate Syllabus
Application Domains
Testing in the Lifecycle
Fundamental Test Process

Reviews

The Principles of Reviews
Types of Review
Using Different Review Types

Testing and Risk

Introduction to Risk and Risk Based Testing
Risk Management
Product Risk Identification and Analysis

Test Management

Test Policy, Test Strategy, Test Plans
Entry and Exit Criteria
Estimating Techniques
Test Monitoring
Incident Management Process

Test Analysis

Fundamentals of Test Analysis
Test Environment Requirements
Selection of Techniques

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing

The exam is a 60 minute closed book examination consisting of 25 scenario-based multiple choice questions. The pass mark is 60% (15/25).

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

You must possess the BCS/ISTQB Foundation Software Tester Certification and have at least 18 months experience in software testing.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 89 88 66 05 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

Reviews

We've currently trained 134.561 students in 12 years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently,
95,76% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations:

"Effective way to gain certification. Would highly recommend to colleagues. Great location. Comfortable environment. Good food."
Nigel Hodges, Pyrus Consulting. (21/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 24/5/2024 (Friday))

"Very good Resources within the E-Book, Mixed with the Lessons, it is also has good Labs to get hands on Practice and put the theory somewhere practical to get full learning experience, with very high standard explanation throughout the lectures. 10/10!"
Rhys Thomas, Nokia. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

"All the staff are very attentive. A fantastic instructor that was able to answer all questions whilst keeping the sessions informative."
Ash Petch, Cepac. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

"My experience at Firebrand was brilliant. The people here are nice and approachable among the other apprentices of whom also are very nice and made great friends here too! I am looking forward to my next 2 trips here!"
Lewis Vick, Computacenter. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
27/5/2024 (Monday)	28/5/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
30/9/2024 (Monday)	1/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
11/11/2024 (Monday)	12/11/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide

3/2/2025 (Monday)	4/2/2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
17/3/2025 (Monday)	18/3/2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

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