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Global Institute of Professional Management Certification (GIPMC)
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Foundation Software Tester Credential (FSTC™)

$ 800.00 $ 565.00

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Course Description

The GIPMC Certified Software Tester – Foundation Level Exam is like dipping your toes into the pool of software testing. You don't need prior experience, just a good grasp of different types of apps. The aim is to give you a solid understanding of software testing basics, laying the groundwork for future career growth. In the GIPMC Certified Software Tester – Foundation Level Certification E-Course, you'll learn the ABCs of being a software test pro and how testing fits into making software. Discover what makes a great tester and how testing can really jazz up software projects. Our E-Course is top-notch in the world of Software Testing. Whether you're eyeing new career paths or want to stay sharp in Software Testing, our certification programs offer focused training and skill-building for professionals on the job. The Foundation Level exam is more about theory and requires knowing a bit about software development, especially in testing.

Detailed Learning Outcomes

By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:

1. The fundamentals of testing
    • Why is testing necessary? Harm caused by defects in software; root causes; testing and quality assurance; what is testing? General testing principles; Fundamental test process and the psychology of testing.
2. Testing throughout the software life cycle
    • Software development models; test levels, objectives, objects and targets of testing; functional, non-functional, structural and change-related testing; confirmation, regression and maintenance testing.
3. Static techniques
    • Reviews and the test process; typical formal review process; different types of review: informal review, technical review, walkthrough and inspection; static analysis tools.
4. Test design techniques
    •  Identifying test conditions and designing test cases; equivalence partitioning; boundary value analysis; decision tables; state transition diagrams, use case testing; statement and decision coverage; control flows using statement testing and decision testing; experience based techniques; choosing techniques.
5. Business Analyst Skills Introduction to Business
    • Introduction to Business Process Analysis
    • Why Business Analysis
    • Roles and responsibilities of a Business Analyst
    • Key concept of business analysis
    • What is domain knowledge?
    • How to adapt with different domains
6. Test management 

    Test organization, planning and estimation; ‘Standard for Software Test Documentation’ (IEEE 829); exit criteria; test progress monitoring and control; metrics and reporting; configuration management; risk and testing; incident management; incident reporting.

7. Tool support for testing
    • Types of test tool; effective use of tools; potential benefits and risks; introducing tools.

Certification Validity & Renewal

The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.

Renewal is designed to:
  • Maintain professional credibility
  • Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
  • Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
  • Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
  • Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
  • Submission of renewal application before certification expiry

Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.

Exam Pattern & Structure
  • Duration 20 to 25 Hours
  • Format Objective MCQs with scenario-based questions
  • Total Questions 60/90/120/150/180
  • Evaluation Skills and competency focused
  • Passing Requirement 70%
  • Exam Mode Online proctored
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