CSTP- Associate Course Overview

The CSTP-Associate course is designed to establish a strong foundation in software testing principles for professionals. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic concepts and terminology to advanced test case design techniques and test planning for system and user acceptance testing. Learners will start by understanding the purpose of software testing and then delve into various testing methodologies, including black box, glass box, and gray box testing.

The course progresses into best software testing practices, highlighting strategies for dealing with poor or absent requirements, coping with rapid development cycles, and the importance of systematic negative testing. Learners will also explore different levels of testing, such as unit testing, integration testing, and system testing, each with its intricacies and focus areas.

By learning through a structured approach that includes requirements-based test design techniques like equivalence class partitioning and boundary value analysis, participants will be well-equipped to design effective test cases and plans. The course concludes with a deep dive into systems test design and test planning, ensuring learners can create comprehensive test strategies and documentation, essential for successful software testing endeavors.