ISTQB Automotive Software Tester live course
Course code:
Course length:
Training language:
16 lessons
English
Course fee:
789 EUR + VAT
ISTQB Automotive Software Tester live course - Dates and application
First training day: 6 August 2026, Further training days: 7.
Weekday daytime (09.00 - 16.30 CET)
Application deadline:
29 July 2026
Training language:
English
Course fee:
789 EUR + VAT
First training day: 15 October 2026, Further training days: 16.
Weekday daytime (09.00 - 16.30 CET)
Application deadline:
7 October 2026
Training language:
English
Course fee:
789 EUR + VAT
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Our course prepares attendees for the ISTQB Automotive Software Tester exam, going into detail on the characteristics of automotive software testing, including numerous examples and tasks.
Mainly for software developers, testers and business analysts working in the automotive industry.
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level exam or equivalent knowledge. Moreover, it is a plus if a student has a basic knowledge of the car industry.
Our course deals with the methodology, background, planning, implementing, techniques, metrics, risks and further development of automotive testing, in line with the recommendations of ISTQB. Besides exam questions we also place great emphasis on real-life examples and tasks related to automotive testing. The course is vendor and device independent.
Course Outline:
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Requirements from divergent project objectives and increasing product complexity
1.2 Project aspects influenced by standards
1.3 The six generic phases in the system life-cycle
1.4 The contribution/participation of the tester in the release process
2. STANDARDS FOR THE TESTING OF E/E SYSTEMS
2.1 Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)
2.1.1 Design and structure of the standard
2.1.2 Requirements of the standard
2.2 ISO 26262
2.2.1 Functional safety and safety culture
2.2.2 Integration of the tester in the safety life-cycle
2.2.3 Structure and test specific parts of the standard
2.2.4 The influence of criticality on the extent of the test
2.2.5 Application of content from CTFL® in the context of ISO 26262
2.3 AUTOSAR
2.3.1 Objectives of AUTOSAR
2.3.2 General structure of AUTOSAR
2.3.3 Influence of AUTOSAR on the work of the tester
2.4 Comparison
2.4.1 Objectives of ASPICE and ISO 26262
2.4.2 Comparison of the test levels
3. TESTING IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Test environment in general
3.1.1 Motivation for a test environment in the automotive development
3.1.2 General parts of a test environment
3.1.3 Differences between Closed-Loop and Open-Loop
3.1.4 Essential interfaces, databases and communication protocols of an electronic control unit
3.2 Testing in XiL test environments
3.2.1 Model in the Loop
3.2.2 Software in the Loop
3.2.3 Hardware in the Loop (HiL)
3.2.4 Comparison of the XiL test environments
4. AUTOMOTIVE-SPECIFIC STATIC AND DYNAMIC TEST TECHNIQUES
4.1 Static test techniques
4.1.1 The MISRA-C: 2012 Guidelines
4.1.2 Quality characteristics for reviews of requirements
4.2 Dynamic test techniques
4.2.1 Condition testing, multiple condition testing, modified condition/decision testing
4.2.2 Back-to-Back testing
4.2.3 Fault injection testing
4.2.4 Requirements-based testing
4.2.5 Context-dependent selection of test techniques
The course follows the guidelines of ISTQB and the course material is accredited by the ISTQB.
If many employees are interested in the Automotive Software Tester training, it could be worth ordering a customised e-learning material instead of live trainings. With e-learning, you can train you employees inhouse in a cost effective way.
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He graduated as an IT engineer from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, also working as a manager and teacher. In his professional career, he initially worked as a software developer and became a software tester in 2003. Later, he gained expertise in information security and auditing. Currently, within a multinational company, he is involved in the testing planning of key financial systems, managing tests, and their...
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