ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q 

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Applying Practical Testing Techniques 

  • Boundary Value Analysis 
  • Equivalence Partitioning 
  • State Transition testing 
  • Decision Tables 
  • Using these techniques to create and execute effective test cases efficiently 

Estimation Techniques 

  • Correct use of methods such as three-point estimation 
  • Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the test process 

Identifying and Addressing Issues Early 

  • Test Case Prioritization 
  • Acceptance Test-Driven Development 
  • Defining acceptance criteria prior to development 
  • Cooperation between testers, developers, and specialist departments 
  • Practical examples and BDD approaches (Given-When-Then) 

Creating Effective Test Plans 

  • Building a framework and structure covering the critical components all stakeholders need 
  • Creating a complete test plan in line with IEEE 29119-3 

Defect Reporting 

  • Structure and content of an effective defect report 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Effectively apply black-box test techniques (Boundary Value Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning, State Transition, Decision Tables) to create and execute test cases 
  • Identify and address issues early in the development lifecycle using strategies such as Test Case Prioritization and Acceptance Test-Driven Development 
  • Demonstrate, through the exam, the competency to apply theoretical knowledge to practical testing scenarios

Target Audience 

Not limited to testing specialists — also relevant for the following roles: 

  • New or early-career testers 
  • Test analysts, test engineers, and quality assurance engineers 
  • Business analysts, product owners 
  • User acceptance testers 
  • Software developers with testing responsibilities 
  • Managers who want a deeper understanding of their team’s work 

Prerequisites 

There is no mandatory prerequisite. Holding the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) 4.0 certification is recommended but is not required to sit the exam. 

Course Duration: 2 days

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This certification measures the ability to turn theoretical knowledge into practice in real-world testing scenarios, complementing the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level. It covers practical testing skills — from effectively applying black-box test techniques (Boundary Value Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning, State Transition, Decision Tables) to creating test plans and defect reports. It grew out of A4Q’s research with hundreds of test managers and training providers: the industry’s shared demand was to move from knowledge-based training and exams toward a skills- and competency-based approach. Accordingly, unlike classic multiple-choice exams, the certification requires candidates to produce genuine test artifacts (test cases, test plans, defect reports, etc.) and demonstrate them through open-text answers; an AI-powered learning tool supports scenario-based practice ahead of the exam. 

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