What you'll learn:
- ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst
- Risk-based Testing
- High-Level & Low-Level Test Cases
- Test Analysis
- Black Box Techniques
Overview
The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification provides the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the software development life cycle. It goes into detail about the test analyst’s role and responsibilities in every step of a standard test process and expands on important test techniques.
Audience
The Advanced Level Test Analyst certification is aimed at people who wish to further develop their expertise in test analysis and test design techniques.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience. Please contact an ISTQB Member Board or Exam Provider to determine the specific practical experience criteria.
Business Outcomes
A candidate who has achieved the Advanced Level Test Analyst certification should be able to:
Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the software development life cycle being used
Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis
Select and apply appropriate test techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on defined coverage criteria
Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to their testing activities
Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
Work effectively in a usability testing team
Effectively participate in requirements / user story reviews with stakeholders, applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in work products
Improve the efficiency of the test process with the use of tools
