Course Overview

The A4Q SDET Foundation Level course provides essential knowledge and hands-on skills for software developers and testers looking to integrate testing into the software development process. This course bridges the gap between development and testing by focusing on core testing principles, structured test design, automation practices, and modern test strategies needed to ensure high-quality software delivery across various development lifecycles.

Key Learning Areas

• Fundamentals of Testing: Understand the core objectives and principles of software testing and how they support quality software delivery.

• Testing Across the Software Development Lifecycle: Explore how testing fits within Agile, DevOps, and Waterfall methodologies, and how to integrate it effectively at every stage.

• Static and Dynamic Testing: Learn to apply techniques that help detect defects early through both code analysis and execution-based testing.

• Structured Test Techniques: Use black-box and white-box methods to design effective test cases based on business logic, code structure, and risk.

• Test Automation in Development: Gain foundational knowledge in automation tools and practices to enhance testing efficiency and reliability.

• Test Design and Execution: Develop test cases aligned with business requirements and risk analysis and execute them to validate software behavior.

Internationally Accredited Software Quality Assurance Training

SASTQB

SASTQB is the Southern African Software Testing Qualification Board.