ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Training

So, the ISTQB Agile Testing Training syllabus is out, and testers across the globe are scrambling to get their hands on this new certification from ISTQB. While this certification is a worthy addition to the ISTQB range, some testers are left wondering is it really worth me studying for this one?

Any experienced tester would have undoubtedly spent time working in an Agile environment at some point or another. Agile development is commonplace in today’s world of software development. Those testers who have some experience of Agile testing, should certainly consider this certification, as it will at least act as a refresher in the important concepts of testing in an Agile environment. It should also give them a few additional items of information that they may not have even considered.

Those testers who have not performed any agile testing should definitely consider training for this certification, it really is a ‘no-brainer’. Many organizations today will switch to an Agile software development with little budget or time to train the testing team. So, if a tester can get trained by themselves, perhaps in their own time, then this could be a real asset to the tester’s current company. It will also stand-out to any prospective employer by having the ISTQB Agile Tester Extension certification on their resume/CV.

In order to obtain this certification, obviously some kind of training is required. If flexible, cost-effective training is required, then look no further than the ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Training Course, it’s an e-learning course that also includes tutor support, so you get the flexibility of e-learning, whilst still having the tutor support you would get from studying in a classroom.

ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Training

No.1 Training for ISTQB Advanced Test Manager 2014

If you are considering training for the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager certification, fortunately there are several options open to you, although one training method stands-out way more than the others.

Firstly, you can go down the traditional route of classroom-led training. This is rapidly becoming outdated due to the cost of attending the training, the time missed from work, and also not being able to ask questions after the training has finished. Also, everybody learns in a different way, and so cramming information into a classroom-led course will certainly not suit everyone.

Secondly, a student can study for the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager themselves on their own. This can be achieved by buying a book and then taking the exam at an examination center. While this is probably the most cheapest training method, it is definitely not the most effective. As everyone learns in a different way, simply reading text may not be the best method for the individual. Reading text should only be one part of the training, a student needs a variety of training methods to ensure the material is absorbed correctly. Also, the student with this method is totally isolated and does not have any support.

The last training method for the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager we are going to talk about is distance-learning. This is now regarding as the No.1 training method. Firstly, it allows the student to study at their own pace, and also wherever they choose, at work, at home, traveling etc. Secondly, the cost of distance-learning (or e-learning) is very low, especially when compared to a classroom-led course, some training providers will provide material for all three ISTQB Advanced courses for the price of one. With this training method, you can also be assured that the training content is always up-to-date with the latest examination syllabus, as any good ISTQB Advanced Training Provider will keep the course bang up to date to keep it in-line with any ISTQB Advanced syllabus changes. Also, a good e-learning course will provide a variety of training methods, such as text, video, workshops, exercises and lots of practice exam questions. Lastly, A good ISTQB Advanced Test Manager e-learning Course will provide you with tutor support, so you can get the answers you need throughout your training and ensure you pass the exam first time!

 

No.1 Training for ISTQB Advanced Test Manager 2014

ISTQB Multi-User License for e-learning Training

Many companies are electing to train their software testers via e-learning / distance-learning and saving a huge amount of money by using a multi-user (or company-wide) training license. There are several reasons why training to achieve ISTQB certifications should adopt this approach.

The first reason is cost. In times such as these, it is imperative that companies train their testers in the most cost-effective way. The traditional classroom-led training is incredibly expensive in comparison to e-learning. Each individual must be paid for, which is often a considerably large sum of money. But, this is not the only cost, as the company has to also let the individual attend the training course. This will result in paid time away from work, where they could have been contributing to the development of a product. By choosing a multi-user (or company-wide) training license, a company has a one-off payment that will allow them to train their entire company in training such as ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Advanced or even the new MATA (Mobile App Testing Associate).

The second major benefit to using a multi-user (or company-wide) training license is the incredible flexibility. The training can be done at anytime of the day from anywhere. Typically the license provided will mean you will have the full course content to host on your own server, or simply hand-out to the individual testers of your company. This allows the testers to study at home or even traveling to work, which in effect reduces the time missed from actual work. Many companies will purchase a license to allow a tester to complete ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Advanced or MATA certifications as one of their objectives for the year. This takes the burden of training entirely from the company.

If you are serious about ISTQB training this year, and want the most simplest, time-saving and cost-effective way to do it, then look no further than the extensive Testing4Success Training Catalog today. Their training team is on-hand to answer any questions you have about e-learning or multi-user licenses.

ISTQB Multi-User License for e-learning Training

ISTQB ANZTB Certified Tester Distance-learning for 2014

If you are considering studying for the ISTQB ANZTB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or ISTQB ANZTB Advanced in 2014, you should consider the most effective and efficient way to study, as this could save you a small fortune in training fees. As you probably already know, the Foundation level is aimed at software testers who would like to demonstrate their knowledge of software testing. This certification is mainly appropriate for testers, but may also be of benefit to developers, test managers too.

In Australia, Once a decision has been made to study for the ISTQB ANZTB certification, the student has (up until recently) a clear choice of studying by themselves from books etc, or attending a classroom-lead training course. Both of these have their drawbacks. Choosing to study yourself gives you no opportunity to ask questions, and could easily result in the miss-understanding of key testing concepts will will ultimately result in a failed exam attempt. While classroom-lead training improves upon self-study, it is incredibly expensive in comparison. Also, there are time issues (unless your employer is willing to sacrifice several days of missed testing).

It makes sense to consider ISTQB ANZTB e-learning / distance-learning for both the Foundation and Advanced certifications. This gives you many advantages such as; the flexibility to study when and where you want to, a very low training cost, access to a training tutor, additional certificate to show current and future employers. If you are interested in achieving the ISTQB ANZTB Foundation or ISTQB ANZTB Advanced in 2014, then you should definitley take a look at the distance-learning training courses offered by Testing4Success, see their Training Catalog today and see their extensive range.

ISTQB ANZTB Certified Tester Distance-learning for 2014

Certification For Mobile App Testing

Mobile app testing is a relativity new concept in the overall field of professional software testing. So, how can a tester show to prospective employers that they can test a mobile app. Most software testers will hold the ISTQB certification at least to a foundation level. While this certification is perfectly adequate, it only covers basic principles in software testing and does not require any knowledge in applying those principles in real-word testing scenarios.

So, today, a tester who wishes to demonstrate proficiency in mobile testing, must either show experience or certifications. Experience could be a list of mobile apps that they have tested, or perhaps a reference from an employer for example. But, certification-wise, these are few and far between. One mobile app certification does stand-out from the rest, and that is the Mobile App Testing Associate certification (MATA).

This highly sought after certification can be studied for and achieved entirely online, which is a major plus for anyone wishing to achieve testing certifications. In addition, real-world experience is gained during the study by participating in hands-on study workshops which allow you to demonstrate the new skills learned by testing on real mobile apps and submitting defects online. Throughout this training course, the student also has the benefit of having their own personal training tutor who is available to answer any questions during the training. At the end of the training, a certificate is issued which can be shown to future employers demonstrating your mobile app testing knowledge and experience.

Certification For Mobile App Testing

ISTQB Foundation Agile Testing Certification

Some exciting news was recently announced for anyone who has, or plans to obtain the ISTQB Foundation certificate in software testing. Recently, the ISTQB announced that it was going to launch an Agile testing add-on to the foundation certification in 2014.

The ISTQB Foundation certificate, often referred to as the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) is the world’s most common certification in software testing. Tens of thousands of testers hold this certificate, and many have achieved this a long time ago. So this is great news for anyone who would like to freshen-up that old certification and bring it right up to date with an Agile add-on.

Testing within an Agile environment is common-place today and so this training news will certainly be of interest. Full details of the syllabus or exam details have not yet been released. We will certainly be updating the testing community as soon as we know more.

ISTQB Foundation Agile Testing Certification