CTFL Certification Preparation Boot Camp (ISTQB)

‘CTFL® Certification Preparation Boot Camp’ prepares you for the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL®) certification. CTFL® certification establishes your proficiency in Software Testing and increases your visibility as a valuable member in your organization.

As the IT industry becomes more competitive, the ability for management to distinguish professional and skilled individuals in the field becomes mandatory. JOBSMONT helps to expand your market reach by attaining CTFL Certification.

In CTFL® Certification Preparation Boot Camp program, you’ll learn the basic skills required of a software test professional and how testing fits into software development. We help you to find out what it takes to be a successful software tester and how testing can add significant value to software development projects. This program covers complete ISTQB® foundation level syllabus in detail which will help you to PASS your certification very easily.

Why should you get ISTQB® certified?

By doing CTFL certification, you:

  • Gain independently assessed knowledge and skills.
  • Increase your marketability throughout the industry.
  • Have greater career opportunities and increased earning potential.
  • You can add the "ISTQB® Certified Tester" logo and credential to their resumes.
  • You are recognized as having subscribed to a Code of Ethics.
Course Name: CTFL Certification Prep Boot Camp (ISTQB)
Course Code: QA003
Course Duration: 35 hours

Session 1: Fundamentals of Testing
  • Why is Testing Necessary
    • Software Systems Context
    • Causes of Software
    • Role of Testing in Software Development, Maintenance and Operations.
    • Testing and Quality
    • How Much Testing is enough?
  • What is testing?
  • Seven Testing Principles
  • Fundamental Test Process
    • Test Planning and Control
    • Test Analysis and Design
    • Test Implementation and Execution
    • Evaluating Exit Criteria and
    • Test Closure Activities
  • The Psychology of Testing
  • Code of Ethics (K2)

Session 2: Testing Throughout the Software Life Cycle
  • System Testing
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Test Types
    • Testing of Function (Functional Testing)
    • Testing of Non-functional Software Characteristics
    • Testing of Software Structure/Architecture (Structural Testing
    • Testing Related to Changes: Re-testing and Regression Testing
  • Maintenance Testing

Session 3: Static Techniques
  • Static Techniques and the Test Process
  • Review Process
    • Activities of a Formal Review
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Types of Reviews
    • Success Factors for Reviews
  • Static Analysis

Session 4: Test Design Techniques
  • The Test Development Process
  • Categories of Test Design Techniques
  • Specification-based or Black-box Techniques
    • Equivalence Partitioning
    • Boundary Value Analysis
    • Decision Table Testing
    • State Transition Testing
    • Use Case Testing
  • Structure-based or White-box Techniques
    • Statement Testing and Coverage
    • Decision Testing and Coverage
    • Other Structure-based Techniques
  • Experience-based Techniques
  • Choosing Test Techniques

Session 5: Test Management
  • Test Planning and Estimation
    • Test Planning
    • Test Planning Activities
    • Entry Criteria
    • Exit Criteria
    • Test Estimation
    • Test Strategy, Test Approach
  • Test Process Monitoring and Control
    • Test Progress Monitoring
    • Test Reporting
    • Test Control
  • Configuration Management
  • Risk and Testing
    • Project Risks
    • Product Risk
  • Incident Management

Session 6: Tool Support for Testing
  • Types of Test Tools
    • Understanding the Meaning and Purpose of Tool Support for Testing
    • Test Tool Classification
    • Tool Support for Management of Testing and Tests
    • Tool Support for Static Testing
    • Tool Support for Test Specification
    • Tool Support for Test Execution and Logging
    • Tool Support for Performance and Monitoring
    • Tool Support for Specific Testing Needs
  • Effective Use of Tools: Potential Benefits and Risks  
    • Potential Benefits and Risks of Tool Support for Testing
    • Special Considerations for Some Types of Tool
  • Introducing a Tool into an Organization

Session 7: A Guide to Success on the Exams
  • Review of Key Topics
  • Key Tips to Remember for the Exam
  • Final Test Hints and Tricks
  • Practice Exam
  • Your Personal Preparation Plan

There is no educational or other pre-requisite for taking the CTFL Certification Preparation program. The CTFL qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers.

This program is also appropriate for -

  • Those who recently entered the testing field and those currently seeking ISTQB® certification in software testing
  • Those who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

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The Foundation Level qualification is aimed at professionals who need to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. This includes people in roles such as test designers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and IT Professionals.

Certified QA Tester as a Career is itself a sunshine career, i.e. it is just about to take off with huge potential in near future. Quality Assurance professionals are much sought-after, especially in larger corporations throughout the world. Apart from this you will get:


REASONS to become a Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Will enable you to make more money. Often, earning a certification, such as the PMP, can quickly lead to compensation increases of 20% and more.
  • International recognition of acquired competencies and skills
  • Authorized to use the “Certified Tester” logo (specifying the level of certification)
  • Whole of career path support, from Foundation to Expert level