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Certified Tester
Test Analyst

In the seminar for the ISTQB certification "Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analysis (CTAL-TA)" you will acquire sound knowledge and skills for the systematic analysis and execution of tests along the software development cycle. You will learn to apply specification-based and experience-based test techniques and to evaluate the quality of software in a targeted manner.

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Comprehensive knowledge and skills for working as a test analyst. Certification according to the international standard of the ISTQB.

Building on the Foundation Level, the Advanced Level supports the definition of career paths for professional testers. You will learn to prioritize tests appropriately on the basis of a risk analysis and to select and apply suitable test procedures.

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  • Duration: 4 days

  • Language: German

  • Training formats: Live online seminar or face-to-face seminar

  • Also available as anin-house seminar

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Target group

The Advanced Level of the Certified Tester training program is aimed at people who have reached an advanced level in their professional career in the field of software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, acceptance testers and software developers. It is also suitable for people who want to gain a basic understanding of software testing, e.g. project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT managers or management consultants.

Seminar contents

1. the tasks of the test analyst in the test process
  • Testing in the software development life cycle
  • Test analysis
  • Test design
  • Test realization
  • Test execution
2. the tasks of the Test Analyst in risk-oriented testing
  • Risk identification
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk mitigation
3. test procedures
  • Black box test procedures
  • Experience-based methods
  • Application of the most suitable test procedures
4. testing of software quality features
  • Quality characteristics in technical tests
5. reviews
  • Using checklists in reviews
6. test tools and test automation
  • Keyword-driven testing
  • Types of testing tools
7. practical exercises

Learning objectives

  • To be able to carry out appropriate test activities based on the software development life cycle model used.

  • To be able to prioritize test activities based on information from a risk analysis.

  • Be able to select and apply appropriate testing techniques to ensure that tests provide an appropriate level of confidence based on defined coverage criteria.

  • Be able to provide an appropriate level of documentation relevant to testing activities.

  • Be able to determine appropriate types of functional tests.

  • Be able to work effectively in a usability test team.

  • Be able to participate effectively in requirements/user story reviews with stakeholders.

  • Be able to improve the efficiency of the testing process through the use of tools.

Seminar documents

You will receive comprehensive accompanying material for the seminar including

  • Digital seminar documents with the complete content including exercises, sample tests, repetitions, terms
  • The book "Praxiswissen Softwaretest - Test Analyst und Technical Test Analyst" by Bath/McKay published by dpunkt.verlag.

Get certified

After the seminar, you can take the "ISTQB Certified Tester (Advanced Level) - Test Analyst" certification exam. Document your knowledge with this internationally recognized certificate. You can book the exam together with the seminar.

  • Online exam: You determine the time and place of the exam.
  • Type of exam: Multiple-choice exam with 60 questions.
  • Time: Freely selectable within three months of the seminar.
  • Duration: 180 minutes (exam time can be extended by 30 minutes for non-native speakers).
  • Language: German or English
  • Prerequisites: A valid ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level) certificate is required to take the exam. In addition, 18 months of relevant professional experience must be confirmed.
  • Price: 275 € plus VAT.

Learning material

This seminar is based on the current version of the "Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analysis" scheme. The "ISTQB Certified Tester" programme is a globally recognized, standardized training and further education scheme for software testers. The scheme consists of the Foundation, Advanced and Expert training levels, supplemented by modules for working in agile teams and other specialist modules. The associated syllabuses and examination questions are developed and published in Germany by the German Testing Board (GTB). Examinations are offered and conducted by authorized certification bodies.

  • Syllabus: The current version 2018 V3.1D of the syllabus can be found at www.gtb.de
  • Glossary: The current ISTQB glossary of test terms can be found atglossary.istqb.org

  • Sample exams: The current sample exams Set A and Set B can be found atwww.gtb.de
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Why TestSolutions?
Accredited by the German Testing Board
Complete coverage of the ISTQB syllabus
Live seminar by certified trainer
Practical exercises
Exam preparation with sample exams
Online examination possible
Digital seminar documents and accompanying book
Can also be booked as an in-house seminar