Software tester (ISTQB®) with Scrum Master (PSM I)

The course explains specialist knowledge about test planning and execution as well as different types of test tools. You will also learn about Scrum, a project management framework based on agile principles. You will learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in your profession.
  • Certificates: Certificate "ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level"
    Certificate "Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) from Scrum.org"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level
    Scrum.org-Zertifizierung PSM I - Professional Scrum Master (in englischer Sprache)
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

Software tester including ISTQB® Foundation Level

Fundamentals of Software Testing (approx. 2.5 days)

Definition of Testing

The Necessity of Testing

Seven Principles of Testing

Testing Process

Testing Skills and Practices


Testing During the Software Development Life Cycle (approx. 2 days)

SDLC Model

Impact on Testing

Testing as a Driver

Retrospectives and Process Improvement

Test phases (including component testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing)

Test Types (including functional tests, non-functional tests)

Defect Retesting

Regression testing

Maintenance testing


Static Testing (approx. 1 day)

Fundamentals of Static Testing

Verification of test results

Differences Between Static and Dynamic Testing

Activities in the Review Process

Roles and Responsibilities in Reviews

Types of Reviews

Success Factors for Reviews


Test Procedures and Design (approx. 5.5 days)

Categories of Testing Methods

Black-box methods

White-box methods

Experience-Based Testing Methods


Test Management (approx. 5 days)

Test Concept

Test Planning and Estimation

Risk Management

Test Monitoring and Control

Configuration Management

Defect Management


Tool support for testing (approx. 0.5 days)

Test tools

Classification of Testing Tools

Benefits and Risks of Test Automation


Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Software Development and Software Testing (approx. 0.5 days)

Introduction to common AI-powered systems for software development and software testing

Application of AI-based systems to support various testing activities


Project work, certification preparation and certification "ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level" (approx. 3 days)

Agile project management with Scrum: Master (PSM I)

Fundamentals (approx. 3 days)

Agile Mindset

Agile Project Management: Overview

Differences and Additions Compared to Traditional Project Management Methods

Project Management Methods

Typical workflow of an agile project

Strengths and Weaknesses of Agile Project Management

Artificial Intelligence in an Agile Work Environment


Prerequisites and Framework Conditions for Agile Projects (approx. 5 days)

Project Context, Values, and Principles

Technical Requirements for Agile Projects in IT

Applicability of Agile Methods to Projects Outside of IT

Impact of AI on project requirements and work processes


The Scrum Framework (approx. 3 days)

Scrum Philosophy

The Three Pillars of Empiricism (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation)

The Various Roles in Scrum and Their Responsibilities: Scrum Master, Developer, Product Owner

Self-Organized Teams

The Scrum Meetings: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective

Scrum Artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment

Planning with Scrum

Impact on Organizations

Potential Applications of AI to Support Scrum Artifacts and Meetings


Project Management (approx. 2 days)

Stakeholder Management

Problem Identification and Resolution

Nexus: Framework for scaling Scrum

Support through data-driven evaluations and analysis tools


Key Factor: The Team (approx. 2 days)

Framework Conditions for Agile Teams

Responsibility, Collaboration, and Commitment in an Agile Team

Effective Team and Self-Management

Communication Within the Team

The Impact of Assistive Tools on Collaboration and Communication Within the Team


Project work, certification preparation and Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master certification (PSM I) in English (approx. 5 days)



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

This course requires knowledge of software programming and a good knowledge of English for the certification exam.

You have extensive knowledge of software testing, are familiar with various testing methods, and can independently plan, organize, and conduct systematic testing for both traditional software development and in agile environments.

In addition, you are proficient in the Scrum process and support product owners in process management and improvement. You are able to organize and moderate Agile/Scrum meetings and implement sprints and are familiar with Scrum artifacts.

Project managers, quality assurance representatives, quality managers, business analysts, software testers, software developers, app developers, and IT professionals

Software testers are employed wherever software is developed or websites are created. Software testers are also sought after in the gaming industry and by service providers who specialize in software testing. With the "ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level" certificate, you can provide meaningful proof of your new knowledge.

With Scrum, you will also learn a project and product management process model that was originally used for agile software development in particular, but is now also used in many other specialist areas. As a scalable project management and development method, it is used successfully in numerous large-scale projects with several hundred team members. The official certificate from Scrum.org provides you with internationally recognized proof of your qualifications as a Scrum Master.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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