ISTQB Agile Tester Certification Training Course

Any self-respecting tester that calls themselves a professional should have Agile testing experience. If they don’t have experience, then there is something that they can do about it. They can now get certified by the ISTQB in the ISTQB Agile Tester Extension certification. This relatively new software testing certification aims to provide a tester with the knowledge they need to test software with an Agile environment.

The ISTQB Agile Tester certification is not actually a stand-alone certification, which means that not anyone can simply take the test, as there is a prerequisite. All testers wishing to take the exam must already hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate in Software Testing (CTFL). As this is the most popular software testing certification in the world, chances are; most testers will already have it.

This new certification from the ISTQB is already hugely popular among software testers in the QA world. This is in part due to the lack of ‘real’ certifications in the QA world. So, many testers are keen to find a way to obtain the knowledge required to enable them to pass the exam and get this new sought-after certification.

Some testers may be fortunate enough to get their employers to pay for them to attend a classroom-led ISTQB Agile training course. But, most testers do not have this privilege available to them. In addition, those testers who are currently looking for a way into the field of software testing may not have the personal budget to enable them to spend thousands on such training. Fortunately, there is another training option open to them and all testers who need to get certified, and this option is ‘distance-learning’.

There are some myths about distance learning, which are for the most part untrue. Such as there is no support for students, or there are no practice exams etc. Taking a look at the leading distance learning provide ‘Testing4Success.com’, their ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Training Course provides full Tutor Support, and 120 Practice Questions.

So what are the benefits of choosing a distance learning or online training course? flexibility is a huge advantage for any software tester who wishes to study for this certification. A distance learning course means you can study at any time of day you wish. In addition, you can effectively study from anywhere you wish too. For example, you could study while traveling or in a lunch break etc.

Cost is always a factor in any training. A good distance learning course will provide you with everything you need to pass the exam for just a few hundred dollars, which is a huge saving on the thousand dollars plus you would be looking at for a classroom-led course

If you are a tester look to obtain the ISTQB Agile Tester certification. Then perhaps you should consider the distance-learning or online method of training. Testing4Success provides single-user and multi-user licenses for this training course. View the details for the ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Training Course now!

ISTQB Agile Tester Certification Training Course

New Changes for ISTQB Certification in 2016

In recent years, updates to the core range of ISTQB certifications, such as ISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Advanced and ISTQB Agile Tester have been few and far between. In fact, for the ISTQB Foundation syllabus, it has been four years. So what changes are we to expect next year?

There are rumors in the QA community that the ISTQB is working on updates to its ISTQB Foundation syllabus and ISTQB Advanced syllabus, which we are t o expect in the new examination next year (2016). Whether or not these rumors turn out to be true remains to be seen. There certainly is no word on the official ISTQB website. So what changes are we likely to see in any future ISTQB syllabus?

There is a lot of ‘buzz’ at the moment for a world-wide official certification for Mobile App Testing (Mobile QA). While this would be relatively welcomed by the QA community, do we actually need it. What the ISTQB promotes is the key fact that good software testing principles can be applied to any software product or platform. Fortunately for Software Testers is that the key fundamentals of software testing do not change very often, nor will they. Will a tester who has completed a mobile app training course find more defects in a mobile app than a tester who holds an ISTQB certification? The answer will probably be know. Obviously there are several other contributory factors to consider, but essentially a good tester should be able to plan and execute a good test strategy to uncover defects regardless of the software platform.

There are many calls for and expectations that the ISTQB will(and must) add mobile testing information to its future ISTQB range of QA certifications. I very much doubt this will actually be the case. Just take a look through the current ISTQB syllabi, and see for yourself how much of it is still relavant and can be applied to a mobile app.

Mobile app development (and subsequent QA) is a huge proportion of the worlds current software market, and its here to stay. As Testers, do we need to update our skill-sets? or simply change our attitude?

Simon K. Jones

Head of Training – www.testing4success.com

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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.

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Training for ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst in 2014?

Are you thing about training for the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification this year? If yes, then you may want to consider which training method will be right for you. We discuss here, the three best ISTQB training options:

The hardest option a student can choose is to study for the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst by themselves. 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.

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.

The last training method for the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst 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 Analyst 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!

 

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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!

 

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ISTQB Advanced Test Manager single-user & multi-user license

The ISTQB Advanced series of training certifications are challenging even to the most experienced testers. Having a high quality training course is vital to ensuring the student passes the exam first time. Not everybody wishes to attend the traditional classroom-led training courses these days, as they are very restrictive for the student and often information is crammed in to just a few days training. The cost of these types of training courses are also very expensive.

E-learning (or self-study) however; provides an extremely flexible way of learning the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager material and achieving certification. A good ISTQB Advanced e-Learning Course will provide the student with flexibility in the way they learn, which provides them with the opportunity to learn at their own pace.

Testing4Success.com provides a large range of e-learning courses for software testers including the ISTQB Advanced Certification for Test Managers for single-users and also multi-user licenses.

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How to get free training for ISTQB exams

For anyone studying for the ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) or ISTQB Advanced exams, there exists a huge range of training options. These training options include classroom-led, e-learning or simply teaching yourself. By scouring the internet, it is possible to find free ISTQB training. However, this training is normally free for a reason (i.e. it’s probably out-of-date and very poor in quality). With Free ISTQB training, you have no guarantee of what you are being taught is actually correct, and more importantly if it will actually be in the exam.

It is understandable that people search for free ISTQB training, as not everyone has the luxury of having the money to invest in paid training. However, a good ISTQB Training Provider should be able to provide you with some level of free ISTQB training in the form of free demos, free samples, free exam questions etc.

So, be wary of free training you find on the internet. But, do contact training companies and ask for free samples or even better, ask for a discount on their ISTQB Training Products.

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Free Questions for 2014 ISTQB Exams

As creators of some the worlds leading QA certification products, we are often asked; “why should we pay for ISTQB exam questions, when we can simply search for them on the internet?”. The reason is simple if you really want to pass the exam, and pass it first time. Let’s take the ISTQB Advanced exams for example. Last year, the ISTQB updated its sylabus for all three of the advanced certifications, the Test Manager, The Test Analyst, and the Technical Test Analyst. While most recognized ISTQB training companies updated their training courses and exam question sets, many did not. So, how many of the free exam questions you can find on the internet were updated to reflect the new exams do you think? that’s right, pretty much none of them.

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One of the  biggest mistakes an exam candidate can make is attempting to prepare for the exam by downloading free training material from the internet. Nine times out of ten, this material will be out of date. If you take this approach, on the exam day your head will be filled with out-of-date information. When you see the exam questions appear in front of you, you will be in for a nasty shock, and you will be faced with probable failure.

Many top ISTQB training companies will provide you with free ISTQB sample questions for the ISTQB Foundation and for the Advanced. If you like them, you can simply choose to purchase more from the training company. If you don’t like them, you don’t have to buy them right? at least by using a recognized training company then you can assured that you will using the latest training material.

To summarize, be prepared to pay a few dollars/pounds to prepare for your exam. It will be worth it when sit the real exam, so don’t waste your time absorbing a bunch of out-of-date information. The cost of the exam is quite expensive, and so you don’t want to have to fail the exam and then waste even more time studying again, and then having to pay to take the exam again. It sounds simple, but do it right the first time!

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Our training team are pleased to announce a very special free training offer. This will be of particular interest to those who are interested not only in achieving ISTQB Foundation (CTFL), ISTQB Advanced and Mobile App Testing (MATA, MATP), but also those who are looking to boost their Resume/CV with some real testing experience.

Last year, the Testing4Success.com Training Team launched the Software Tester’s Career Boost training package. This revolutionary training package provides the student with a series of 24 hands-on workshops that provide the student with actual experience in a wide range of software testing concepts. Completion of the training course results in the student receiving a certificate.

This month we are pleased to be able to offer a FREE training course with every purchase of a Software Tester’s Career Boost package. This essentially provides the student with a FREE training course for the ISTQB Foundation (CTFL), ISTQB Advanced and Mobile App Testing (MATA, MATP) and a saving of $395!

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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.

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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.

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FREE ISTQB TRAINING FOR 2014

A popular mistake that people make when studying for the ISTQB Foundation or ISTQB Advanced exam is to search the internet look for free ISTQB study guides, training or free exam questions. While the search will undoubtedly find such material, the quality of these free items is somewhat questionable. To start with, its virtually guaranteed that this ‘free’ material will be out-of-date, and not for the latest 21014 ISTQB Foundation or 2014 ISTQB Advanced. When exam day comes and you have been studying with out-of-date information, your exam experience will not be a positive one.

At Testing4Success, we have created the extremely popular range of self-study / e-learning training for the 2014 ISTQB certifications. A lot of work has gone into the creation of these training courses, and also ensuring they are kept up-to-date to reflect the latest ISTQB requirements. In addition our training courses come with a personal training tutor, who is there to guide you through the training and answer any questions. This kind of complete professional training course is not free, but is instead, competitively priced to allow anyone to use them and achieve their certification goal.

The person choosing to achieve ISTQB certification in 2014 has to weigh-up the cost and the advantage of free training over a Professional ISTQB Training Course. By asking basic questions like “am I studying with the correct training material?” an informed decision can be made. Being confident enough to book an exam is one thing, but having the confidence backed up with knowing you have studied with the 2014 training material, will boost your confidence and ultimately lead to a successful exam and achieving the end goal of actual ISTQB certification.

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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.

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Why Choose Online ISTQB Foundation (CTFL) Training?

When choosing to study for the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), many people are choosing e-learning (or online learning) as a preferred method of study. This popular study approach allows a person to study when they want, where they want and at a much lower cost than classroom-based training.  The ISTQB Foundation certification lends itself particularly well to online learning, as the exam is essentially a memory test, and so the concepts learned do not actually have to be applied to any scenarios. So, essentially, in order to pass this exam, all you need to do is memorize a series of testing terms and simply have a basic understanding of what they mean.

When deciding to study for the ISTQB CTFL certification, deciding which Online ISTQB Training Company to use can seem a little daunting. There are a few things you should look out for when choosing an online training course. Firstly, make sure the training course actually includes a study guide. Many so called courses are simply a selection of practice questions and so they won’t actually teach you what you need to know. Next, make sure there is some kind of tutor support included. If you have a question, you would obviously like it answered right? there is nothing worse than going to take the exam with uncertainty and not fully understanding something. Next, ensure there are a variety of exam preparation techniques included, such as questions, mind-maps, cross-words, diagrams etc.

Lastly, make sure there are at least some practice included. Some of the best e-learning ISTQB Foundation Training Courses around feature literally hundreds of practice questions. Lastly, the cost of this type of training should be much cheaper than a classroom-based course. Don’t pay more than 500 dollars / 300 UK pounds. If you don’t quite have enough, simply ask for a discount, you will be surprised at how many training courses providers will give you a discount!

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Software Tester"s Career Boost

Getting that first job as a Software Tester (or even a new job)is not always that easy. There are two key issues that the job candidate has when applying for a position as a Software Tester.

Certifications

As there is no governing body for Software Testers, the amount of credible qualifications is extremely limited. Sure, there is the widely-known ISTQB certifications, but they are widely regarded as by the testing community as worthless. Recently, we have seen the surge in mobile app development, which has provided the tester with opportunities to learn new skills and achieve the MATA certification (Mobile App Testing Associate). Certifications will show a potential employer your ability to learn, but not much more.

Experience

Many people trying to establish a career in software testing struggle to gain enough experience that they can show in their resume/CV. You cannot expect an employer to choose a candidate with no experience over a candidate who does. The training team at Testing4Success.com researched this issue and come up with a highly effective solution to the problem. The Software Tester’s Career Boost Package. The aim of the package is to provide a tester with experience across a range of key QA areas to enable them to successfully secure a position as a Software Tester. The package is appropriate for both novice and experienced Software Testers who are looking to boost their skills and experience in the field of software quality assurance. It is presented as a series of twenty-four interactive software testing related projects with full tutor guidance and support.

Now a tester who is looking to start a career in software testing can receive the career boost they need. In addition, testers who require further experience can now fill their resume/CV with a wide range of software testing experience. If a candidate can show an employer a combination of experience and certifications, then their chances of employment are increased significantly!

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