Our ISTQB’s Foundation Level certification video series provides you with the gist of what the exam program is about and reviews all chapters of the ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus. The language of the course is English. The course videos are available on the Exactpro YouTube channel.

Videos

Chapter 1

In this video, we: 

  • define the basic terminology, 
  • outline the steps of the Fundamental test process 
  • talk about the main 7 testing principles 
  • explain the importance of independent testing.
Chapter 2 (Part 1)

In this episode of the series on ISTQB’s Foundation Level certification we review the first part of Chapter 2 and: 

  • explain the difference between verification and validation
  • talk about sequential and incremental SDLC models
  • outline the main characteristics of good testing
Chapter 2 (Part 2)

In this episode of the series on ISTQB’s Foundation Level certification we review the second part of Chapter 2 and talk about test levels and types.

Chapter 3

In this episode of the series on ISTQB’s Foundation Level certification, we discuss Chapter 3 and talk about static testing and the review process.

Chapter 4 (Part 1)

In this episode of the series on ISTQB’s Foundation Level certification, we start discussing the fourth chapter of the syllabus describing three types of test techniques.

Chapter 4 (Part 2)

What’s the difference between equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis? What is use case testing? We review Chapter 4 of the ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus and talk about Black-box Testing, also known as ‘specification-based testing’. We look into its characteristics and the techniques this method encompasses.

Chapter 5 (Part 1)

In this video, we discuss the notions of a test plan, a test strategy, exit criteria and other characteristics inherent to well-organised test management. It sure will help you turn your chaos into cosmos.

Chapter 5 (Part 2)

What is the difference between test monitoring and control? How do project risk and product risk differ? What is a risk-based approach to software testing?
In this video review of Chapter 5 (Part 2) of the ISTQB Foundation Level syllabus, we discuss the importance and specifics of the defect management process. 

Chapter 6 (Part 1)

Why do we need test tools, and what functions do they perform? How can we classify test tools according to the activities they support? How do we automate test scenarios for test execution tools?

Chapter 6 (Part 2)

What do you have to consider when selecting a test tool? What are the steps you have to take when integrating a test tool into your work process? What benefits can a new tool bring? And what about the risks?