Course Summary

ISTQB: Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to test systems that contain artificial intelligence and machine learning – and to do so in a structured, risk-based way. The course follows the ISTQB CT-AI syllabus v2.0 and covers the specifics of AI-based systems, their quality characteristics, the machine learning workflow, data and model testing, and the two additional test levels that ML systems require. You will work hands-on with ML models, performance metrics and test techniques such as metamorphic, back-to-back and adversarial testing, so you can contribute to an ML test strategy and design test cases for real AI systems.

What you will learn:

• You will understand the current state of AI, including generative AI, and how AI-based systems differ from conventional software.
• You will gain experience implementing and testing machine learning models, including simple neural networks.
• You will learn to assess AI quality characteristics such as bias, robustness, transparency and explainability (ISO/IEC 25059).
• You will learn to calculate and interpret ML functional performance metrics.
• You will understand the ML-specific test levels and how to contribute to an ML test strategy.
• You will learn to design and execute test cases for input data and ML models.

Module 1: Introduction to AI
• AI, narrow/general/super AI and AI-based versus conventional systems
• AI technologies, generative AI, hardware and hosting
• ML frameworks, regulations and standards

Module 2: Quality Characteristics for AI-Based Systems
• ISO/IEC 25059 quality model for AI
• Bias, transparency, explainability, robustness and acceptance criteria

Module 3: Machine Learning
• Forms of machine learning and the ML workflow
• ML data: preparation, labelling and quality
• Performance metrics and neural networks (hands-on)

Module 4: Testing AI-Based Systems
• ML-specific test levels
• Test strategy and risk-based testing for AI

Module 5: Input Data Testing for ML Systems
• Bias, representativeness and labels
• Data pipelines and data quality

Module 6: Model Testing for ML Systems
• Adversarial, metamorphic and back-to-back testing
• A/B testing, experience-based testing and model drift

Module 7: ML Development Testing
• Testing in the ML development process
• Exam preparation

The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate is required to sit the CT-AI exam. We recommend at least six months of practical experience as a tester, developer or data scientist.

Exam Description: The ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) exam verifies that the candidate understands how AI-based and machine learning systems differ from conventional software, can assess their quality characteristics, and can plan, design and execute tests for ML data, models and systems in line with the CT-AI syllabus v2.0. Number of Questions: 40 questions (44 points) Type of Questions: Multiple choice Length of Test: 60 minutes (75 minutes for non-native English speakers) Passing Score: 29 of 44 points (65%) Languages: English Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) The exam is taken through the national ISTQB member board (DSTB in Denmark) or an accredited exam provider and is available as a remote proctored exam.

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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