ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management Course

• Professional Background: A solid foundation in software testing is required, typically gained through the ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent experience. Delegates should have experience working in software development and testing environments. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners must have a strong command of English, as all course content, discussions, and assessments are delivered in English. 

• Interest in Testing Management: The course is ideal for individuals aiming to move into test management roles or those looking to enhance their existing test management knowledge and skills for career progression in software testing. 

• Master Test Management Skills: Gain a comprehensive understanding of test management processes, including planning, monitoring, and controlling testing activities, to ensure projects are delivered successfully and efficiently. 

• Enhance Test Strategy Development: Learn to develop effective test strategies tailored to different project types, ensuring optimal test coverage, risk management, and alignment with business objectives. 

• Strengthen Leadership in Testing: Build the leadership and coordination skills necessary to manage testing teams, foster collaboration between developers and testers, and ensure smooth communication across departments. 

• Improve Test Process Optimisation: Understand how to evaluate and optimise existing testing processes, driving improvements in test efficiency and effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Manage Testing Budgets and Resources: Learn how to allocate testing resources effectively, manage test budgets, and balance competing priorities to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget. 

• Navigate Test Reporting and Metrics: Gain proficiency in creating clear, actionable test reports and using testing metrics to provide insights into testing progress, quality levels, and project risks. 

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Management course is designed for professionals looking to take their software testing career to the next level, particularly those seeking roles in test management or leadership. Below are the individuals who can benefit from this course:

• Test Managers

• Test Leads

• QA Managers

• Test Engineers

• Project Managers

• Software Engineers

• Quality Assurance Professionals

• Scrum Masters

IT Managers

Domain 1: Managing the Test Activities
 

Module 1: The Test Process

• Test planning

• Test monitoring and test control

• Test completion
   

Module 2: The Context of Testing

• Test Stakeholders

• Importance of Stakeholders’ Knowledge in Test Management

• Test Management in a Hybrid Software Development Model

• Test Management Activities for Various Software Development    Lifecycle Models

• Test Management Activities at Various Test Levels

• Test Management Activities for Different Test Types

• Test Management Activities to Plan, Monitor, and Control
   

Module 3: Risk-Based Testing

• Testing as a Risk Mitigation Activity

• Identification of Quality Risks

• Quality Risk Assessment

• Quality Risk Mitigation Through Appropriate Testing

• Techniques for Risk-Based Testing

• Success Metrics for Risk-Based Testing

• Effectiveness of Risk-Based Testing
   

Module 4: The Project Test Strategy

• Introduction

• Choosing a Test Approach

• Analysing the Organisational Test Strategy, Project Context and Other Aspects

• Definition of Test Objectives
   

Module 5: Improving the Test Process

• The Test Improvement Process (IDEAL)

• Model-Based Test Process Improvement

• Analytical-Based Test Process Improvement Approach

• Retrospectives
   

Module 6: Test Tool

• Introduction Test Tools

• Good Practices for Tool Introduction

• Technical and Business Aspects for Tool Decisions

• Selection Process Considerations and Return on Investment Evaluation

• Tool Lifecycle
   

Domain 2: Managing the Product
 

Module 7: Test Metrics

• Introduction

• Metrics for Test Management Activities

• Categories of Test Metrics

• Monitoring, Control and Completion

• Test Reporting
   

Module 8: Test Estimation

• Estimating What Activities Testing Will Involve

• Factors Which May Influence Test Effort

• Selection of Test Estimation Techniques
   

Module 9: Defect Management

• Introduction

• Defect Lifecycle

• Cross-functional Defect Management

• Specifics of Defect Management in Agile Teams

• Defect Management Challenges in Hybrid Software Development

• Defect Report Information

• Defining Process Improvement Actions Using Defect Report Information
   

Domain 3: Managing the Team
 

Module 10: The Test Team

• Introduction

• Typical Skills within Four Areas of Competence

• Analyse Required Test Team Member Skills

• Assessing Test Team Member Skills

• Developing Test Team Member Skills

• Management Skills Required to Manage a Test Team

• Motivating or Demotivating Factors for a Test Team in Certain Situations
   

Module 11: Stakeholder Relationship

• Introduction

• Cost of Quality

• Cost-benefit Relationship of Testing