ISTQB-International Software Testing Qualifications Board

Certifying Software Testers Worldwide
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is a software testing qualification certification organization that operates internationally. Founded in Edinburgh in November 2002, ISTQB is a non-profit association legally registered in Belgium.
The ISTQB qualifications are based on a syllabus with a hierarchy of qualifications and guidelines for accreditation and examination. ISTQB provides 3 levels of certification

1. FOUNDATION LEVEL
1. Foundation Level in a Nutshell(CTFL)
Why Foundation?
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.
The Foundation Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who needs a basic understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.
What are the entry criteria?
It is suggested that candidates for the Foundation Level certification have at least six months' practical experience in a professional testing role.
Which levels are available after Foundation?
Holders of the Foundation certificate are eligible to continue on to higher level software testing qualifications, certifying themselves at Advanced level, and then at the Expert level, as shown below. The entire learning journey is underpinned by the ISTQB® Glossary.
2. Foundation Level Content

3. Foundation Level Learning Objectives
Foundation Level professionals should be able to:
1.Use a common language for efficient and effective communication with other testers and project stakeholders.
2.Understand established testing concepts, the fundamental test process, test approaches, and principles to support test objectives.
3.Design and prioritize tests by using established techniques; analyze both functional and non-functional specifications (such as performance and usability) at all test levels for systems with a low to medium level of complexity.
4.Execute tests according to agreed test plans, and analyze and report on the results of tests.
Write clear and understandable incident reports.
5. Effectively participate in reviews of small to medium-sized projects.
Be familiar with different types of testing tools and their uses; assist in the selection and implementation process.
4. Foundation Level exam structure
To get an ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Certificate you must successfully pass the Foundation Exam administered by your National or Regional Board or Examination Provider.
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be issued with an ISTQB® Foundation Level Certificate, which is internationally recognized.
The exam aims to verify that the candidate has acquired the professional knowledge contained in the syllabus.
The Foundation Level exam is characterized by:
1. 40 multiple-choice questions
2. a scoring of 1 point for each correct answer
3. a pass mark of 65% (26 or more points)
4. a duration of 60 minutes (or 75 minutes for candidates taking exams that are not in their native or local language).
Exams may be taken as part of a course delivered by an Accredited Training Provider or taken independently at an examination center or in a public exam.
The typical duration of the Foundation Level Training offered by an Accredited Training Provider is 3 days. Completion of an accredited training course is not a prerequisite for participating to the exam.
Please refer to the Web Sites of the ISTQB® Member Boards and ISTQB® Accredited Training Providers for exam and training availability.
5. Foundation Level material for download
Foundation Level Syllabus
Foundation Level Learning Objectives
Sample Foundation Level Exam Questions
2. Advanced Level
1. Advanced Level in a Nutshell
Why advanced?
The Advanced Level qualification is aimed at people who have achieved an advanced point in their careers 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 Advanced Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.
To receive Advanced Level certification, candidates must hold the Foundation Certificate and satisfy the Exam Board which examines them that they have sufficient practical experience to be considered Advanced Level qualified.Refer to the relevant Exam Board to understand their specific practical experience criteria.
Advanced Level Modules
Test Manager
Test Analyst
Technical Test Analyst
Technical Test Analyst
When a Certified tester successfully achieves certification on all three modules, he receives a "Full Advanced" certificate
2. Advanced Level contents
Contents are highlighted with different colours, according to the Advanced Level Exam in which they are covered:
Common Topics
Test Management Topics
Test Analyst Topics
Technical Test Analyst Topics

3.Test Manager Learning Objectives
Advanced Level Test Managers should be able to:
Define the overall testing goals and strategy for the systems being tested
Plan, schedule and track the tasks
Describe and organize the necessary activities
Select, acquire and assign the adequate resources to the tasks
Organize the communication between the members of the testing teams, and between the testing teams and all the other stakeholders
Justify the decisions and provide adequate reporting information where applicable
4. Test Analyst Learning Objectives
Advanced Level Test Analyst should be able to:
Structure the tasks defined in the test strategy in terms of business domain requirements
Analyze the system in sufficient detail to meet the user quality expectations
Evaluate the system requirements to determine domain validity
Prepare and execute the adequate activities, and report on their progress
Implement the necessary tools and techniques to achieve the defined
Exams
ISTQB® exams are administered by the Member Boards and the Exam Providers.
Please refer to the Member Board directory to find the exam date and location more suitable to your needs.
If you are an organization willing to manage an exam for a considerable number of your employees, please contact the Board nearest to you to sort out the possibility to organize an in-house exam.
ISTQB® exams are organized in a consistent way world-wide and are based on a precisely defined number of questions, varying depending on the certification level; questions are distributed in accordance to the syllabi topics and to K-Levels.
To learn more about ISTQB® exams, consult the Exam FAQs and take a look at the sample exams made available by ISTQB®.
For more details on exam structure please refer to the ISTQB® Exam Information document.
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2012-06-02
2012-06-09
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303-304, 3rd Floor, Mahavir Chambers, 3-6-363, Near Liberty cross Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad � 500029 Andhra Pradesh Landmark: Mahavir Chambers
Pin: 500029
Contact No: 1204236187
Contact Person: Sonal Garg
Email: sonal@indiantestingboard.com
NSEiT Centres are for ISTQB Foundation Level Online Examinations.
How to Apply
If you are interested in getting ISTQB certification you need to do the following:
Check the examination schedule for your city.
Fill the Online Enrollment Form .
Kindly Select Public if you are appearing at our Public exam dates. If you are appearing at your company premises then select Corporate.
If you have any queries fill Online Enquiry Form.
You would immediately receive a confirmation mail in your Personal ID along with further instructions.
As per instructions Send a D/D of amount specified in mail in favour of INDIAN TESTING BOARD, payable at 'NEW DELHI' to our Noida or Bangalore Office, you can find the address at http://istqb.in/contact.htm
Last date of payment & registration for online exams is 15 days before the exam date & last date for Al exams is 10 days before the exam date.
You will be informed of the timing and procedure of the examination. Appear for the examination on the designated date, time and venue.
Please do not forget to bring a photo identity (Passport, Driving License, Election Card etc.) with you when you appear for the examination.
You will be informed of your result within two weeks and passing candidates will receive the certificate within eight weeks.
Foundation level exams are online. Results for online exam will be immediate.
Training Provider
Name
GrapeSoft
Address:
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City:
Hyderabad
Country:
India
Phone:
+91 40 2353 5963/64
Fax:
Mail:
business@grapesoft.com
Web Site:
www.grapesoft.com
Reference Person:
Accredited by:
Indian Testing Board (ITB)
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