Mobile Testing—ASTQB Software Testing Certification Training

Course Description

Why choose ALPI for ASTQB mobile testing certification training?

ALPI's training is accredited by ASTQB, the U.S. Board for ISTQB certification, so you can be certain you are getting excellent training quality.
We use certified live instructors in both our in-person and virtual classes so you can ask questions and get answers right away.
We focus on real-world examples.
We teach using interactive, hands-on exercises.
This ALPI course is eligible for a free refresher guarantee so you can re-take the course within 4 months at no additional charge. Contact us for information about this unique benefit that gives you peace of mind.

This course provides testers and test managers with an understanding of test fundamentals for mobile applications. Attendees will get a brief introduction to mobile testing, including how mobile app testing differs from testing PC, web-based, and client/server apps. Attendees will then learn how to apply and adapt proven best practices to test planning and design for mobile apps, in a hands-on, creative fashion, using actual mobile applications in a workshop setting. Attendees will outline tests for functional and non-functional characteristics such as performance, security, reliability, and usability, again using real apps for hands-on work. We’ll look at the challenges associated with test environments, test data, and test automation, with attendees designing test environments, selecting simulators, identifying the wide range of test tools available for mobile projects, evaluating cloud-based testing options, and creating a keyword-driven test grammar to create automated regression tests for their chosen mobile app. Finally, attendees will develop a plan for future-proofing their testing, a major challenge in the fast-paced world of mobile apps.

This course is ideal for testers experienced with the development of web-based, PC, and client-server applications, entry-level testers with an interest in mobile testing, and experienced developers with a lot to a little knowledge of testing who work in mobile app development. Testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers working on mobile apps will find this course useful, informative, and fun. We suggest that attendees hold the ISTQB Foundation Level certificate, especially if they intend to take the ASTQB Mobile Tester exam, but non-certificate holders can benefit from the course and take the exam.

By the end of this course, an attendee should be able to:

Identify and mitigate the challenges that face a mobile application tester.
Plan, design and implement appropriate test cases for mobile applications.
Work with other team members to identify and assess risks and to implement a testing solution to help mitigate those risks.
Identify the applicable quality characteristics for a mobile application and identify an appropriate testing approach to address those characteristics.
Participate in tool analysis and selection to select the most appropriate tools for conducting mobile application testing.
Identify areas for non-functional testing and prepare appropriate tests for those areas.
Understand the differences between the various mobile application types and select appropriate tools, techniques and approaches to test those applications.
Effectively employ simulators, emulators, the cloud, and real devices for testing.
Participate in planning for the future, including proper tool selection and building for maintainability.

Upon successful completion of the course exam, the candidate will receive the ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester Certificate (ASTQB CMT). Total price includes $1350 course plus $199 ASTQB exam fee. Extended time for exams may be available for non-native English speakers. Requests should be made 2 weeks prior to class start.

For participants attending class in Chevy Chase, MD, the exam will be administered on last day of class, ending by 5pm, so please plan your travel accordingly. Exam vouchers will be provided to Virtual Live (remote) class participants. For a preview of exam center locations, please visit: http://www.kryteriononline.com/Locate-Test-Center

Duration

2 day(s)

Time

9 - 5 ET

Price

$1,549

Labs

Exercises reinforcing Learning Objectives help to understand and apply topics in the course.

Intended Audience

The target audience for this course includes:

Mobile testers
Mobile functional users
Software testers
Senior testers
Test analysts
Test leads
Managers including test managers, project managers, quality managers

Prerequisites

It is recommended, but not required, to have the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (CTFL) prior to taking this class.

Prior to attending class please download and review the following document: Mobile Tester Syllabus

Outline

Introduction to Mobile Testing

What is a Mobile Application
Expectations from Mobile Users
Challenges for Testers

Frequent Releases
Portability/Compatibility

Necessary Skills
Equipment Requirements
Lifecycle Models

Test Planning and Design

Identify Functions and Attributes
Identify and Assess Risks
Determine Coverage Goals
Determine Test Approach
Identify Test Conditions and Set Scope
Regression Testing

Quality Characteristics for Mobile Testing

Introduction
Functional Testing

Introduction
Correctness
Security
Interoperability
Test Design

Non-Functional Testing

Performance Testing
Usability Testing
Portability Testing
Reliability Testing

Environments and Tools

Tools

Application to Mobile
Generic Tools
Commercial or Open Source Tools

Environments and Protocols

Environment Considerations
Protocols

Specific Application-Based Environment Considerations

Browser-based Applications
Native Device Applications
Hybrid Applications

Real Devices, Simulators, Emulators and the Cloud

Real Devices
Simulators
Emulators
Cloud

Performance Test Tools and Support
Test Automation

Tool Support
Skills Needed

Future-Proofing

Expect Rapid Growth
Build for Change

Architect the Testing
Enable Efficient Maintenance
Select Tools for Flexibility
Select Partners Carefully

Plan for the Future

Lifecycle Models
Alternative Testing

Anticipating the Future