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A4Q Practical Tester: certifying your practical software testing skills
Software quality depends on planned checks, not an impression that everything works. Structure test analysis, design and execution to identify defects and document results. Strengthen your contribution to validation decisions and discussions with the product team.
- Duration
- 5 days 35 hours
- Code
- ISTQBA4QFR Code
- Certification
- ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q Certification
Accredited training for the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q certification.
Presentation
Have you considered the impact of faulty software on a company's reputation or its users' data security? In a digital world, ensuring application quality and reliability is crucial. This is where the practical software tester comes in: an expert able to identify defects and support an optimal user experience.
Our course prepares you to become a practical software tester certified by ISTQB and A4Q. You will develop expertise in applying testing techniques, designing effective tests and using advanced tools. You will learn to implement effective test strategies, analyse results accurately and actively contribute to continuous software improvement. The program is designed for professionals seeking to specialise in practical testing and gain international recognition.
By the end of this 5-day program, you will have the key skills to pass the ISTQB Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q examination (see the Certification tab for details). Comprehensive preparation includes a practice examination and personalised advice to support success.
Oo2 is your GASQ-accredited Platinum partner (page in French) (Global Association for Software Quality). This partnership ensures that the course and certification examination meet rigorous quality standards.
Objectives
By the end of the ISTQB Add-On Practical Tester course, you will be able to:
- understand practical software testing concepts and principles;
- master practical techniques including equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision tables and state transitions;
- apply these techniques in real testing scenarios;
- develop the skills to design, implement and execute effective practical software tests;
- prepare effectively for the ISTQB Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q certification examination.
Program
Day 1: discovering practical software testing
Basic concepts and principles
- The definition and importance of practical software testing.
- Types of practical software testing.
- The practical software tester's role.
Test types
- Functional and non-functional testing.
- Black-box and white-box testing.
- Manual and automated testing.
The test process
- Test planning.
- Test design.
- Test execution.
- Analysing test results.
- Test reports.
Day 2: applying practical software testing techniques (part 1)
Equivalence partitioning
- Definition and benefits of equivalence partitioning.
- Identifying equivalence classes.
- Designing test cases using equivalence partitioning.
Boundary value analysis
- Definition and benefits of boundary value analysis.
- Identifying boundary values.
- Designing test cases using boundary value analysis.
Decision tables
- Definition and benefits of decision tables.
- Identifying conditions and actions.
- Designing test cases using decision tables.
Day 3: applying practical software testing techniques (part 2)
State transitions
- Definition and benefits of state transitions.
- Identifying states and transitions.
- Designing test cases using state transitions.
Use case testing
- Definition and benefits of use case testing.
- Identifying use cases.
- Designing test cases from use cases.
Exploratory testing
- Definition and benefits of exploratory testing.
- Exploratory testing techniques.
- Designing test cases through exploratory testing.
Day 4: designing and implementing tests
Test case design
- Characteristics of effective test cases.
- Test case design techniques.
- Test case design tools.
Test implementation
- Configuring the test environment.
- Preparing test data.
- Executing tests.
Testing tools
- Test management tools.
- Test automation tools.
- Bug tracking tools.
Day 5: execution, analysis and examination preparation
Test execution
- Manual test execution.
- Automated test execution.
- Monitoring test execution.
Results analysis
- Identifying and classifying defects.
- Analysing defect root causes.
- Assessing test coverage.
Preparing reports
- Test report structure and content.
- Test reporting tools.
- Communicating test results.
Examination preparation
- ISTQB Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q practice examination.
- Advice and tips for passing.
- Question-and-answer session.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- software testers seeking practical testing skills;
- software developers wishing to improve their testing skills;
- business analysts seeking a better understanding of software testing;
- anyone interested in a software testing career.
Prerequisites
This ISTQB course requires the following prerequisites:
- Basic software testing knowledge: understanding of testing concepts and principles, including test levels, test types and the test life cycle.
- Practical testing experience: experience as a tester, developer or business analyst is recommended.
- ISTQB Foundation Level certification (desirable): although not mandatory, holding ISTQB Foundation Level certification (page in French) is strongly recommended to ensure solid testing foundations.
- English proficiency (minimum B2 level) to take the ISTQB Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q examination.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
- Mock exam
Course highlights
- An expert, accredited trainer: learn from a CFTL-certified trainer, ISTQB® board member and software testing expert.
- Practical application: apply knowledge through exercises and concrete case studies designed for real-world software testing challenges.
- Key skills development: content aligned with the official ISTQB Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q syllabus covers every skill area assessed, supporting examination success and career progression.
- Realistic examination simulation: comprehensive preparation for ISTQB Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q on the GASQ ISTQB Prep platform, with timed multiple-choice questions aligned with ISTQB assessments.
- Official online examination: take your Practical Tester certification examination through GASQ, with flexible scheduling.
Dates and sessions
Choose the date and delivery format that suit you.
No upcoming sessions are currently available.
ISTQB® is a registered trademark of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board
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