Certified Tester Foundation Level - Usability Testing

Overview

On this accelerated BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level - Usability Testing (ISTQB) course, you’ll gain an understanding of the basic concepts of usability and usability testing, as well as being able to design and monitor the implementation of a test plan for achieving user experience and accessibility goals.

In just 2 days, you’ll acquire the knowledge to identify usability risks and potential accessibility violations in a given product at any stage of the development cycle. You’ll also be able to:

Cite relevant standards for usability, user experience, and accessibility
Set up procedures so that usability, user experience and accessibility goals may be verified
Explain the rationale, process and results of usability, user experience and accessibility evaluations to stakeholders

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level - Usability Testing exam and achieve your certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to official courseware, certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal if you are involved in software testing and wish to broaden your knowledge of usability testing or start a specialist career in usability testing.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or 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 first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day 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 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 100,000 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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Curriculum

Module 1: Basic Concepts
Module 2: Risks in Usability, User Experience and Accessibility
Module 3: Usability and Accessibility Standards
Module 4: Usability Reviews
Module 5: Usability Testing
Module 6: User Surveys
Module 7: Selecting Appropriate Methods
Module 8: Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

Exam Track

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

BCS Certified Tester Foundation Level - Usability Testing exam

Duration: 1 hour
Format: Multiple-choice (closed book)
Number of questions: 40
Passing score: 26/40 (65%)

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. 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 (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have successfully completed the ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 124,229 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.62% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

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"I really enjoyed the course, although it was only a foundation course I feel like I learned a lot. The instructor was very open and made me feel welcome from the start. Not a bad word to say about the course or instructor."
Franky McCarthy. (25/1/2021 (Monday) to 26/1/2021 (Tuesday))

"I really enjoyed the content of the course, and I have found it helpful in solidifying my understanding of Agile and how it should operate in a workplace."
Anonymous (14/9/2020 (Monday) to 15/9/2020 (Tuesday))

"Very clear-cut training, great instructor, very friendly and easy to talk to, easily accessible course via Zoom."
George Marsh, CGI IT UK. (30/4/2020 (Thursday) to 1/5/2020 (Friday))

"Due to COVID-19, course was done online, so couldnt get full experience. However was still very interesting and insightful. The person running the online course was fantastic. Delivering the course brilliantly, remaining entertaining throughout, and overcame unforeseen issues as and when they occurred."
Anonymous (2/4/2020 (Thursday) to 3/4/2020 (Friday))

"Good teaching. Encourages independence in learning. "
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
23/5/2022 (Monday)	24/5/2022 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
26/9/2022 (Monday)	27/9/2022 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
7/11/2022 (Monday)	8/11/2022 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
19/12/2022 (Monday)	20/12/2022 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
30/1/2023 (Monday)	31/1/2023 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
13/3/2023 (Monday)	14/3/2023 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

ISTQB - Certified Tester Foundation Level - Usability Testing