Retired courses - Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing

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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.

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

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).

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

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 to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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