ISTQB Foundation is a worldwide recognized software testing certification that is conducted online by its Member Boards through a testing Exam Provider. The Exam Provider is an association licensed by the Member Board(s) to provide exams, locally and globally including online testing certification. The applicants, who successfully pass the exam are rewarded by the ISTQB certificate.
Foundation certification is an entry-level certification, specifically designed for people who are fresher. The motto of the Foundation Certification is to ensure a broad knowledge of the fundamental best practices, key concepts in software testing and to provide a foundation for professional growth. The syllabus of this certification covers the following topics:
Foundation certification is an entry-level certification, specifically designed for people who are fresher. The motto of the Foundation Certification is to ensure a broad knowledge of the fundamental best practices, key concepts in software testing and to provide a foundation for professional growth. The syllabus of this certification covers the following topics:
- Fundamentals of testing
- Testing in the software life-cycle
- Techniques like reviews
- Behavioral (black-box) and structural (white-box) test design
- Test management and testing tools.
- This is an online certification training, which can be pursued up by anyone from IT or from a non-IT field.
- The certification has 3 levels and ISTQB Foundation certification does not need any work experience.
- ISTQB certification makes you appropriate to get a testing job anywhere in this world unlikely to the other certifications which are recognized country wise.
- This certification will not expire like the CSTP certification, which is valid only for 3 years and after that, applicants need to qualify again to keep their certification.