The Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) of the British Computer Society has accredited the standard full course for delegates of Quality Week Europe, with some experience in testing, who wish to take the examination leading to the Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. The course will take 18 hours, including the 'closed book' exam; which consist of forty multiple-choice questions.

The exam will be offered during the conference, supervised by an ISEB invigilator. The results and certificates will be presented at a special announcement during QWE2000.

Objectives of the Qualifications

Through the Software Testing qualifications offered by ISEB, the Subject Board has the following objectives:


• To gain industry recognition for testing as an essential and professional software engineering specialization.
• Through the BCS Professional Development Scheme and the Industry Structure Model, provision of a standard framework for the development of testers' careers.
• To enable professionally qualified testers to be recognized by employers, customers and peers, and to raise the profile of testers.
• To promote consistent and good testing practice within all software engineering disciplines.
• To identify testing topics that are relevant and of value to industry.
• To enable software suppliers to hire certified testers and thereby gain commercial advantage over their competitors by advertising their tester recruitment policy.
• To provide an opportunity for testers or those with an interest in testing to acquire an industry recognized qualification in the subject.

Presentation Abstract

Syllabus Topics for the Foundation Certificate in Software Testing:

Principles of Testing

Testing thoughout the lifecycle

Dynamic Testing Techniques

Static Testing

Test Management

Tool Support for Testing (CAST).

Fees

The fee for sitting the examination is currently 200 Euros - 17.5% VAT included, payable to ISEB., through Software Research Institute. (see registration form)

About the Speaker

Mike Russell (B.Sc., M.Sc. in Computer Science) has over 12 years experience in the software industry, working for companies such as Digital, Motorola and Nellcor Puritan Bennett. His expertise covers methods and techniques for both software development and independent system level testing that includes significant hands-on experience of test management, test specification/implementation and tools. He has designed and delivered numerous test-related training courses for organizations and performed numerous project assignments including the introduction of structured testing methodologies for the V-model and OO development lifecycles. In addition, Mike is also involved in the areas of Software Project Management and Quality Assurance.