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ISTQB® Certified Tester in Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)
Application acceptance needs to demonstrate that expected needs are met. Structure acceptance criteria, prepare scenarios and make results actionable. Strengthen collaboration between business and delivery teams around a well-supported acceptance decision.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- ISTQB-CTACT Code
Presentation
Acceptance testing is essential to ensuring delivered software meets end-user expectations and business requirements. This course develops the concepts, techniques and collaborative practices needed to design and execute effective acceptance tests.
Aligned with the official ISTQB® Tester Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT) syllabus, it actively prepares participants for the internationally recognised Tester Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT) certification.
Participants gain an in-depth understanding of acceptance criteria, functional and non-functional testing, and collaborative methods such as ATDD and BDD.
Objectives
By the end of this ISTQB acceptance testing course, you will be able to:
- connect business requirements to acceptance tests;
- apply acceptance testing techniques, including exploratory and beta testing;
- design tests from business process models such as BPMN and DMN;
- test non-functional requirements: performance, usability and security;
- collaborate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure deliverable quality;
- prepare effectively for ISTQB® Tester Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT) certification.
Program
Module 1: introductions
- Individual introductions and sharing course expectations.
- Overview of the program and objectives.
- Clarifying challenges and aligning on shared objectives.
Module 2: acceptance testing fundamentals
- Business objectives.
- Requirements.
- User stories.
- Acceptance criteria and requirements quality.
- ATDD and BDD in acceptance testing.
Practical work
- Write acceptance criteria using Gherkin.
Module 3: acceptance testing techniques
- Exploratory and beta testing.
- Experience-based techniques.
Practical work
- Design an acceptance test case and exploratory testing sessions.
Module 4: business process modelling
- Using BPMN and DMN.
- Model-derived tests.
Practical work
- Model a simple business process and derive a test case.
Module 5: non-functional requirements
- Performance, usability and security.
- Tests adapted to quality in use.
Practical work
Define non-functional acceptance criteria and complete usability cases.
Module 6: collaboration and tools
- Effective collaborative practices.
- Defect analysis, reporting and quality.
Collaborative practical work
- Set up a test artefact review.
Module 7: preparing for the ISTQB® Tester Acceptance Testing examination
- Review of key concepts.
- Mock examination and personalised debriefing.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- Software testers.
- Quality engineers.
- Quality managers.
- Business-side project representatives and business analysts involved in acceptance testing.
Prerequisites
This course requires:
- the ISTQB® Foundation Level certification (in French) (CTFL);
- some awareness of functional validation processes (recommended).
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
- Mock exam
Course highlights
- An ISTQB®-certified instructor specialising in acceptance testing.
- Realistic practical work: acceptance criteria design, process modelling and Gherkin writing.
- Full alignment with the ISTQB® syllabus for Foundation Level Acceptance Testing.
- Access to preparation questions aligned with the official examination.
Dates and sessions
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