Certified Software Testing Professional (CSTP)

Overview

Gain an in-depth understanding of the methods, processes, tools and technologies in software testing with a focus on the software quality control and security assurance perspectives in this programme.

Key Takeaways

• Appreciate the importance of software quality and security
• Explain software testing process and practices in V model and agile (SCRUM) software development process
• Explain the essential build-and-test environments
• Perform test planning and test case design
• Generate and analyse software metrics for quality measurement
• Apply white box testing techniques including static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, code coverage, unit testing and etc.
• Apply black box testing techniques including functional testing, regression testing, acceptance testing, performance testing and etc.
• Apply security testing techniques such as fuzzing test, security code analysis and etc.
• Perform test results analysis and reporting

Who Should Attend

• Please refer to the job roles section.
• Any Public Service Officer involved in the improvement and maintenance of software quality control and security assurance; and/or in a Software Tester, Software Developer or IT Project Manager role. 

Prerequisites

• A polytechnic diploma or a university degree in ICT, IT, Telecom, Computer/Information Science.
• Software engineering with 1-year of testing experience.
• Any degree/diploma with 3-years of testing experience.