Course Summary

The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) certification provides the knowledge and competencies to take responsibility for managing all the testing activities across the software development lifecycle. It covers everything from how to design a suitable test approach for the project based on the organizational test strategy to building a test team or testing competencies to complete the necessary testing.

• Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes established for the testing organization
• Organize and lead risk identification and risk analysis sessions and use the results of such sessions for test estimation, planning, monitoring and control
• Create and implement test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies
• Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives
• Assess and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders
• Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participate in sourcing adequate resources
• Identify and plan necessary skills development within their test team
• Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the costs and benefits expected;
• Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders
• Participate in and lead test process improvement initiatives

Module 1: Testing Process Overview
• Test Planning, Monitoring and Control
• Test Analysis
• Test Design
• Test Implementation
• Test Execution
• Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting
• Test Closure Activities

Module 2: Test Management
• What is Test Management?
• Test Management in Context
• Testing Stakeholders
• Software Development Lifecycle Activities and Work Products
• Alignment of Test Activities and Other Lifecycle Activities
• Managing Non-Functional Testing
• Managing Experience Based Testing
• Risk-Based Testing, Test Prioritisation, and Effort Allocation
• Risk-Based Testing
• Risk-Based Testing Techniques
• Other Techniques for Test Selection
• Test Prioritisation
• Effort Allocation in the Test Process
• Test Documentation and Other Work Products
• Test Policy
• Test Strategy
• Master Test Plan
• Level Test Plan
• Project Risk Management
• Other Test Work Products
• Test Estimation
• Defining and Using Test Metrics
• Business Value of Testing
• Distributed, Outsourced, and Insourced Testing
• Test Management Challenges
• Industry Standards

Module 3: Reviews
• Introduction to Reviews
• Management Reviews and Audits
• Managing Reviews
• Review Metrics
• Managing Formal Reviews

Module 4: Defect Management
• Introduction to Defect Management
• Defect Lifecycle and Software Development Lifecycle
• Defect Workflow and States
• Managing Invalid and Duplicate Defect Reports
• Cross-Functional Defect Management
• Defect Report Information
• Assessing Process Capability with Defect Report Information

Module 5: Improving the Test Process
• Introduction
• Test Improvement Process
• What is Process Improvement?
• Types of Process Improvement
• Improving the Testing Process with
• Test Maturity Model Integration (TMMI)
• TPI Next
• Critical Testing Processes (CTP)
• Systematic Test and Evaluation Process (STEP)

Module 6: Test Tools and Automation
• Introduction
• Tool Selection
• Open Source Tools
• Custom Tools
• Return on Investment
• Selection Process
• Tool Lifecycle
• Tool Metrics

Module 7: People Skills
• Introduction
• Individual Skills
• Test Team Dynamics
• Fitting Testing Within an Organization
• Motivation
• Communication

To attend this ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Course, delegates must hold the ISTQB Foundation Certification and need a minimum of three years' experience in Software Testing.

Question Type: Multiple Choice Total Questions: 65 Questions Pass Mark: 65% Duration: 3 Hours Open Book/Closed Book: Closed book

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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