ISTQB Certification Syllabus
ISTQB Certification Syllabus
Get the information you need to prepare for the International Software Testing
Qualifications Board (ISTQB) exam.
☑Syllabus
Introduction
o Do I really need the ISTQB?
o Terminology is key
o Learning objective types and how to use them
1. Fundamentals of Testing
o What is testing?
o Why is testing necessary?
o The seven principles of testing
o The test process
o The psychology of testing
2. Testing through the SDLC
o SDLC models
o Test levels
o Test types
o Maintenance testing
3. Static Testing
o Static testing basics
o The review process
4. Test Techniques
o Technique categories
o Black-box techniques
o White-box techniques
o Experience-based techniques
5. Test Management
o Test organization
o Test planning and estimation
o Test monitoring and control
o Configuration management
o Risks and testing
o Defect management
6. Tool Support for Testers
o Test tool considerations
o Effective use of tools
Conclusion
o Additional help
o On the way to exam success