ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM)

Prepare for the ISTQB® Advanced Tester Certification—Test Manager exam by practicing the method and techniques taught in this course.

The Advanced Level certifications offered by ISTQB are designed for individuals in the Software Testing/QA field who have a strong understanding of industry-accepted best practices and are ready to advance their career with an internationally-recognized certification.

In a five day setting, attendees will review the designated topics and prepare for passing the ISTQB Test Manager Certification exam. Each student will receive an exam voucher included with the cost of the class.

A summary of topics learned and covered on the certification exam can be found on the ISTQB website.

Duration

5 days/40 hours of instruction

Public Classroom Pricing

€2600(EUR)

Private Group Pricing

Have a group of 5 or more students? Request special pricing for private group training today.

Part 1: Fundamental Test Process

Test Planning
Test Monitoring and Control
Test Analysis
Test Design
Test Implementation
Test Execution
Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting
Test Closure Activities

Part 2: Test Management in Context

Understanding Stakeholders
Who Are the Stakeholders?
Other SDLC Activities and Products
Alignment of Test Activities
Sequential Models
Additional Test Levels
Elements of a Test Level
Levels of Testing Within the Lifecycle
Managing Non-Functional Testing
Integrating Non-Functional Tests into SDLC
Benefits and Challenges of Experience-Based Testing
Managing Experience-Based Testing
Risk-Based Testing
Test Documentation
Test Estimation
Defining and Using Test Metrics
Business Value of Testing
Distributed, Outsourced, and Insourced Testing
Managing the Application of Industry Standards

Part 3: Management Reviews and Audits

Managing Review
Metrics for Reviews
Managing Formal Reviews

Part 4: Defect Lifecycle and SDLC

Defect Report Information
Assessing Process Capability

Part 5: Test Improvement Process

Improving the Test Process
Improving the Test Process with TMMi
Improving the Test Process with TPI Next
Improving the Test Process with CTP
Improving the Test Process with STEP

Part 6: Test tools and automation

Tool Selection
Tool Lifecycle
Tool Metrics

Part 7: People skills

Individual Skills
Test Team Dynamics
Testing within an Organization
Motivation
Communications

Software Testers with at least three years of experience
Sr. Software Tester/Sr. Quality Assurance Specialists
Software Testing/QA Team Leads
Software Testing/QA Managers
Anyone currently holding the Certified Tester –Foundation Level (CTFL) designation who has at least three years of testing experience

You will:

Implement advanced test management practices into current processes
Understand the role of the Test Manager at each point in the process
- Build and execute a high-quality test plan
Learn techniques for accurate test estimation and applying test metrics
Manage and report defects efficiently
Improve the quality of current testing practices
Identify and utilize appropriate test automation tools
Effectively communicate with and motivate testing teams
Take and pass the Advanced Tester Certification – Test Manager exam

Cancellations within twenty (20) business days of the event start date are subject to a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellations within fifteen (15) business days of the event start date are subject to the full event fee.