ISTQB Add-On
Practical Tester
by A4Q
In the "ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q" certification seminar, you as a tester will specifically expand your practical skills for applying proven test techniques in everyday project work. You will learn how to systematically derive, prioritize, document and plan test cases - effectively combining theory and practice.
ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q
This seminar provides basic practical knowledge and skills for working as a software tester. You will learn the concepts, methods and practices of the structured application of test techniques in software testing - with a focus on real test situations and practical tasks.
Key data
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Duration: 2 days
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Language: English
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Training formats: Live online seminar
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Also available as anin-house seminar
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More about this topic:
- Target group
- Learning objectives
- Seminar contents
- Seminar documents
- Learning material
- Examination
Target group
The syllabus is aimed at all persons involved in the practical implementation of software tests. In particular, this includes roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test managers, test consultants, business analysts, product owners, user acceptance testers and software developers with test responsibility.
Seminar contents
Introduction and basics
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Role of practical testing in the software development process
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Fundamentals of test design techniques
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Overview of the CT-PT syllabus and examination structure
Test design and test techniques
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Equivalence class analysis and boundary value analysis
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Decision tables and state transition tests
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Application and combination of multiple test techniques in realistic scenarios
Test case prioritization and effort estimation
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Risk-based, requirements-based and coverage-based prioritization
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Introduction to estimation methods (e.g. three-point estimation)
Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)
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Definition of acceptance criteria prior to development
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Cooperation between testers, developers and specialist departments
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Practical examples and BDD approaches (e.g. Given-When-Then)
Defect report and test planning
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Structure and content of an effective defect report
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Creation of a complete test plan according to IEEE 29119-3
Tool support and collaboration
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Overview of supporting tools
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Communication and collaboration in the test team
Practical exercises
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Continuous application of all techniques using practical case studies
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Exam preparation with the Practical Tester AI Learning App
Learning objectives
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Efficient and targeted application of practical test techniques such as equivalence class analysis and limit value analysis
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Optimized test case creation through structured procedures such as decision tables and state transition tests
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Early detection of critical errors through risk-based prioritization and ATDD
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Clear and comprehensible defect reports for better communication with the development team
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Active participation in test planning, test execution and continuous improvement of the test process
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Contribute to quality assurance through verification and validation of developed test artifacts
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Promote collaboration and understanding between departments, stakeholders and test teams
Seminar documents
You will receive comprehensive accompanying material for the seminar including
- Digital seminar documents with the complete content including exercises, sample exams, repetitions, terms
- Access to the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q app - a powerful, AI-supported learning tool for individual exam preparation. The app supports participants during the seminar and beyond in the targeted development of skills along the syllabus.
Get certified
After the seminar, you can take the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q (CT-PT) certification exam. This internationally recognized certificate is proof of your practical skills in software testing. The exam can be booked directly with the seminar.
- Exam format: 9 open-text scenario tasks, related to the practical learning objectives - not multiple choice
- Type of exam: Practical, scenario-based tasks according to learning objectives (no pure multiple choice)
- Time: Freely selectable within three months of the seminar
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Language: English (for non-native speakers: +15 minutes extra exam time)
- Prerequisites: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) recommended
- Price: 225 € plus VAT
Learning material
This seminar is based on the current version of the "ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q" scheme. The "ISTQB Certified Tester" programme is a globally recognized, standardized training and further education scheme for software testers. The scheme consists of the Foundation, Advanced and Expert training levels, supplemented by modules for working in agile teams and further specialist modules.
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Curriculum: The current version (v1.2) of the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q syllabus can be found at: https://allianceforqualification.com/a4q-practical-tester/
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Glossary: The current ISTQB glossary of test terms can be found atglossary.istqb.org
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Sample exams: Official practice questions for the Practical Tester add-on are available as part of the training materials and in the A4Q app.
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