This 3-day course focuses on generally applicable software testing techniques that are beyond the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level and prepares for the ISTQB® CT Advanced Level Certification Exam - Test Analyst.
Level
Designed for participants with advanced knowledge and experience
"From the first contact, we were thrilled with the speed and willingness with which the course preparation was communicated by Pumpedu. Praise belongs to the lecturer for his very friendly approach and excellent knowledge of the issue, including related topics. The content of the course met the ISTQB syllabus 100% and we got acquainted with many practical examples and valuable tips for passing the exam. The supplied training materials are very clearly processed and contain a large number of illustrative test questions, including annotated answers. We will be happy to choose Pumpedu again for future courses."
Course description
Our training includes exercises and practice exam questions to highlight key aspects of the syllabus, to help participants understand and practice the concepts and methods presented and to prepare them for the certification exam.
The ISTQB® courses on this page are offered by Tesena s.r.o., accredited training provider. Certification tests are provided by the Czech and Slovak Testing Board, z.s.
Required knowledge
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate is not a prerequisite for participation in this training. However, it is essential that participants either obtain it or at least complete an ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level training course. It is also recommended that those interested in the training have at least one year of practical experience in software testing.
Target audience
The course is suitable for anyone interested in advancing in an established software testing career (testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test team leaders, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers). It is also suitable for those who want to understand software testing more deeply than at a basic level (project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants).
Course content
Chapter 1: The Test Analyst’s Tasks in the Test Process
How a standard test process, its major activities and work products can and must be adapted to the context of different types of software development life cycle, e.g. traditional vs. Agile.
Varying levels of detail to which testware can be produced; designing test cases; ensuring traceability.
Chapter 2: The Test Analyst’s Tasks in Risk-Based Testing
Risk identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation as a systematic and effective way to prioritise software test activities.
Chapter 3: Test Techniques
Advanced application of Foundation Level black-box techniques.
More black-box techniques: how classification trees and pairwise testing can help with complex test development challenges.
Experience based techniques: error guessing, checklist-based testing, exploratory and defect-based testing.
Testing the sub-characteristics of functional suitability.
Interoperability testing.
Usability testing.
Portability testing.
Chapter 5: Reviews
How checklists can increase the effectiveness of reviews.
Chapter 6: Test Tools and Automation
Types of test tool that can help the non-technical test analyst.
Keyword-driven test automation.
Certification
The certification exam is not part of the course. It is possible to order it.
Completion of an accredited training course is not a pre-requisite for the exam.
Exam duration is 180 minutes. If the candidate’s native language is not the examination language, the candidate is allowed an additional 25%
There are 60 questions
The format of the exam is multiple choice
Exam types
Open exams (on-site) – Regular exam dates open for public, so anyone can apply. These exams are done in several regular locations like Prague, Brno, Bratislava, and Košice.
Online exams – Online exams from the comfort of your home.
Private exams – Private exams are provided with a minimum of 6 candidates
Materials
The materials are in electronic form.
Objectives
A candidate who achieves ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification can be expected to:
Use advanced techniques for designing tests at all test levels
Use risk to maximise the value of testing by prioritising all aspects of it
Make good choices about the level of detail in test documentation
Understand the contribution that they can make to the management of testing
Understand the quality characteristics for business domain testing
Know how to approach usability and accessibility testing
Understand how the effectiveness of reviews can be maximised, and the role that checklists can play in this
Know how to compile and use a defect taxonomy
Write clear and actionable defect reports, including those for non-functional defects
Understand the use of classification data and root cause analysis on defect reports
Make good use use of testing tools that are relevant to business domain testing, including test automation tools and the keyword-driven test automation technique.
Lecturers
Tal Pe'er
Tal has been involved in software testing since 1996, working as a tester and test manager in many different projects in the fields of communications, online media verification, oil and gas, defense, ...
Currently, Tal is an independent consultant and trainer in software improvement and testing processes.
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