Software Testing Course Overview

This course provides an immediately applicable foundation in all core areas of methodical software testing, benefiting all roles involved in testing regardless of industry.

Course Preparation

The course is the ideal preparation for the exam for the globally recognized certificate. With imbus e-learning in blended learning format, you can learn in a fun way, when and where you want, with our experts at your side and with peer-to-peer interaction.

Course Duration

A particular advantage of this format is that you can choose how much time you spend each day during the 4-week course. Our course is designed for an average time commitment of approximately 8-10 hours per week for self-study and approximately 3.5 hours per week for the virtual classroom workshops. Our learning platform is available for a further 4 weeks after the end of the course.

Course Content

This comprehensive course covers all fundamental aspects of software testing in both traditional and agile project environments. After attending the training course, participants will:

  • Understand basic concepts of testing, different testing approaches and their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Be able to identify and implement the activities appropriate to their needs and assess the quality of the resulting documents and the efficiency of testing.
  • Know how to improve testing and adapt the testing process to the software development life cycle.
  • Understand principles of test management, impact of risks on testing, and factors influencing test prioritisation and effort.
  • View their role as part of a cross-functional team, identify necessary testing skills, and practice techniques such as writing effective reports on defects, test progress, and quality.
  • Consider risks and benefits of test automation.

This seminar covers the contents of the official ISTQB® syllabus in Version 4 and is accredited by the German Testing Board, providing ideal preparation for obtaining the "ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level" certificate.

Topics Covered

  • What is testing, why is it necessary, and how does it contribute to success?
  • Testing terms and definitions
  • Testing Principles
  • Testing activities, tools, and roles (testing activities and tasks, traceability between test basis and testware)
  • Skills and good practices (whole team approach, independence of testing)
  • Testing as part of the software development lifecycle
  • Test levels and test types, debugging, and regression testing
  • Static testing fundamentals and review process
  • Test analysis and design (black-box testing, white-box testing, experience-based testing)
  • Management of test activities (test planning, risk management, monitoring, control and closure)
  • Test tools (tool support for testing, benefits and risks of test automation)

Target Audience

  • Testers
  • Professional testers
  • Developers
  • Members of agile teams
  • Test analysts
  • Test consultants
  • Test managers
  • QM/QA staff
  • Business analysts
  • Persons wanting to be certified

Learning Experience

  • Module-based online learning units in the imbus Digital Learning Environment, with regular workshops in the Virtual Classroom (VC).
  • Flexible learning schedule accommodating around 8-10 hours per week for self-study and 3.5 hours for workshops.

Additional Resources

Participants will receive a free e-book with registration for a public training course, including titles such as Basiswissen Softwaretest by Andreas Spillner and Tilo Linz.

Learning Path

Integrate material at your own pace, track learning progress, and utilize community support within the group for exercises, quizzes, discussions, and exam preparation.

Course Dates

Example Course Segments

  • Kick-off: 15.06.2026, 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Virtual Classroom Workshops: 22.06.2026, 29.06.2026, 06.07.2026
  • Closing: 13.07.2026, 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Course Details

  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Format: Blended Learning
  • Language: German
  • Price: 980,00 € *

* All prices here do not include tax.