Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL)

Certification Overview
Exam Information
Course Outline
Target Audience
Registration Process for E-Course and Exam

Certification Overview

Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL)

Exam Code: CTFL-001

The Certified Software Tester – Foundation Level Exam is a first step in your career. You are not obligated to have testing experience. What you need is to understand is the general types of applications. The main goals are to ensure a broad understanding of the key concepts in software testing and provide a foundation for a future career growth. Another goal is to understand key concepts in software testing to advance level.

In the Certified Software Tester – Foundation Level Certification E-Course, you’ll learn the basic skills required of a software test professional and how testing fits into software development. Find out what it takes to be a successful software tester and how testing can add significant value to software development projects via our E-Course which is one of the best among all in Software Testing.

If you are exploring new career opportunities or want to stay current in the Software Testing field, our certification programs can provide you a focused career training and skill development for working professionals.

The exam for the Foundation Level has a theoretical nature and requires knowledge of software development – especially in the field of software testing.

The Foundation Level Certification is also a prerequisite for the Intermediate Level Certification exam.

E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (32 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes)

The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.

The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level Certificate is valid for life.

CSTFL™ is a Trademark of GAQM.

Note: The Certified Software Tester – Foundation Level Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

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Course Outline

1. The fundamentals of testing: Why is testing necessary? Harm caused by defects in software; root causes; testing and quality assurance; what is testing? General testing principles; Fundamental test process and the psychology of testing.

2. Testing throughout the software life cycle: Software development models; test levels, objectives, objects and targets of testing; functional, non-functional, structural and change-related testing; confirmation, regression and maintenance testing.

3. Static techniques: Reviews and the test process; typical formal review process; different types of review: informal review, technical review, walkthrough and inspection; static analysis tools.

4. Test design techniques: Identifying test conditions and designing test cases; equivalence partitioning; boundary value analysis; decision tables; state transition diagrams, use case testing; statement and decision coverage; control flows using statement testing and decision testing; experience based techniques; choosing techniques.

5. Business Analyst Skills Introduction to Business :

Introduction to Business Process Analysis
Why Business Analysis
Roles and responsibilities of a Business Analyst
Key concept of business analysis
What is domain knowledge?
How to adapt with different domains

6. Test management: Test organization, planning and estimation; ‘Standard for Software Test Documentation’ (IEEE 829); exit criteria; test progress monitoring and control; metrics and reporting; configuration management; risk and testing; incident management; incident reporting.

7. Tool support for testing: Types of test tool; effective use of tools; potential benefits and risks; introducing tools.

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Target Audience

The Certified Software Tester – Foundation Level certification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing and includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers.
It is also appropriate for anyone who wants a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.
Holders of the Foundation Level Certificate will be able to go on to a higher level software testing (Intermediate and Advanced) certification

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

Self Explanatory
Valid for 40 days
This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
Course Duration: 40 Days
Price: 175 USD

Exam
Voucher

Validity: 240 Days
Price: 150 USD
Please Read Carefully:

1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

Certified Software Tester - Foundation Level (CSTFL)

Certification Overview