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This BCS certificate is the next level of competancy in software testing after foundation level. Obtaining the intermediate certificate is a pre-requisite for the Practitioner certificates in Test Management and Test Analysis.

Upon completion of the course, candidates need to take a 1 hour multiple choice examination on the final day of the course. The course is run over 4 days, the final day being a more informal session for a final recap, revision and questions before the examination. We believe this gives our delegates the best chance of successfully attaining the certificate.

We also offer private training courses based on client sites - these can be run on the normal three day basis or for less experienced groups, over four days - allowing extra time for practical exercises and discussion. We also offer discounts for more than one candidate from the same company.  Contact us for full details or a quote. Please note prices exclude VAT.

Who Should Attend
Candidates who hold the ISEB / ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and ideally have at least 18 months experience in Software Testing. We recommend delegates re-familiarise themselves with the Foundation Certificate material before attending this course.  For people who took the ISEB version of the Foundation Certificate (pre ISTQB conversion 2006), we can assist in highlighting the differences to aid preparation. 

Course Content

The course is split into the following topics:

1. Review of the Foundation Certificate / Testing Fundamentals
2. Reviews
3. Testing and Risk
4. Test Management
5. Test Analysis
   

The diagram below shows the different routes through the BCS courses to attain the Practitioner Certificates in either Test Management or Test Analysis, or both.  The Intermediate course is the pre-requisite to either track.  ISEB are also currently considering developing a further level of certification above the Practitioner, the Diploma.  Further details will be announced as and when we have them.