ISTQB Test Analyst – Advanced (CTAL-TA)

ISTQB Test Analyst – Advanced (CTAL-TA)

Course Summary

The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Course is a 3-day course covering advanced topics for the software tester. This course is accredited by ISTQB and is based on the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Syllabus (v4.0). The course includes exercises and practice exam questions to highlight key aspects of the syllabus and to help participants understand and practice the concepts and methods presented.

On completion of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst course, attendees will have an advanced understanding of test design techniques and will be fully prepared to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst examination.

To provide the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the entire SDLC. The course discusses issues and techniques beyond the ISTQB Foundation level giving participants advanced knowledge and skills required to become more proficient at their job.

This training is designed for Testers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Test Consultants, software developers and anyone wishing to gain the ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst Certificate. The Advanced Level certificates are also appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing, such as Project Managers, Quality Managers, Software Development Managers, Business Analysts, IT Directors and Management Consultants.

To take the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certificate candidates must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate.

As part of the course you will receive an online certification voucher that you will receive from Informator. Following completion of the course you go to the web page sstb.se to book your exam.

The Exam

  • Format: 50 multiple-choice questions.
  • Duration: 120 minutes (+ extra time for non-native English speakers).
  • Passing Score: 65% required to pass.

The training is held by our ISTQB accredited partner Grove Software Testing Ltd.

Course Content

Tasks of Test Analyst in the Test Process

The Test Analyst’s activities within the fundamental test process are covered with emphasis on the tasks of test analysis, design, implementation, and execution. This section also discusses different test work products that the test analyst is creating and maintaining, such as test cases, test environment requirements, test oracle, test data requirements, and keyword driven testing.

Risk-Based Testing

Risk-based testing is a test approach that prioritises test efforts based on the risk levels of the test items. The Test Analyst plays an active role in implementing this approach.

The course discusses the role of the Test Analyst when implementing a risk-based testing approach, how they support the Test Manager in monitoring the risks, addressing the risks with appropriate tests, and updating the risk mitigation actions based on changes to the system.

Test Analysis and Test Design

This chapter introduced advanced test techniques, both black-box test techniques and experience-based test techniques, including domain testing, combinatorial testing, random testing CRUD testing, scenario-based testing, metamorphic testing, and crowd testing. The course also expands on state transition testing, decision table testing, test charters, and checklists that were introduced in the Foundation Level.

Testing Quality Characteristics

The specific software quality characteristics that apply to the Test Analyst are functional correctness, appropriateness, and completeness as well as the non-functional areas of usability, flexibility, and compatibility. The course describes how to approach testing these quality characteristics

Software Defect Prevention

The Test Analyst should be involved in improving the effectiveness of testing by implementing defect prevention activities to reduce the likelihood of (re)occurrence of defects in work products and mitigate the propagation of defects to subsequent phases in the SDLC. As part of the team, the Test Analyst can utilize their test knowledge and experience to support defect prevention.

Course Overview

20 900 kr

3 Dagar

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