ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst 

Course Details:

This ISTQB fully accredited course prepares students for the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst exam (Certified Tester Advanced Level CTAL). It extends the knowledge gained in the ISTQB/ISEB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) and is one of three certificated courses to support Advanced Level in the ISTQB scheme.

The Advanced Test Analyst course is fully compliant with the syllabus and its prescribed Learning Objectives and contains 7 Chapters:

• Testing Process
• Test Management: Responsibilities for the Test Analyst
• Test Techniques
• Testing Software Quality Characteristics
• Reviews
• Defect Management
• Test Tools

The course prepares students for the multiple-choice examination. Candidates are required to hold the ISTQB/ISEB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate as a minimum before sitting the exam.

• Slide shows with professional voiceover;
• Full transcript of online presentation;
• ‘In show’ sample questions and answers;
• Sample exam questions for every course Learning Objective;
• Exercises for all K3 and K4 course Learning Objectives;
• Edited Live Virtual Class (LVC) recordings (3 sessions);
• Sample Exam Style Question Paper (fully explained answers); and
• Full tutor support.

The following lists the Business Outcomes expected of a candidate who has achieved the Advanced Test Analyst certification.

• Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the software development lifecycle being used.
• Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis.
• Select and apply appropriate testing techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on defined coverage criteria.
• Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to the testing activities.
• Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed.
• Assume responsibility for the usability testing for a given project.
• Effectively participate in formal and informal reviews with stakeholders, applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in work products.
• Design and implement a defect classification scheme.
• Apply tools to support an efficient testing process.