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ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) Training

The challenge in dynamic testing is not just having test cases, but having good test cases. As a Advanced Level Test Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, creating, and prioritizing functional tests, as well as organizing usability tests.

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) course will provide you with the necessary knowledge.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Support and perform appropriate testing based on the software development lifecycle followed
  • Apply the principles of risk-based testing
  • Select and apply appropriate test techniques to support the achievement of test objectives
  • Provide documentation with appropriate levels of detail and quality
  • Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
  • Contribute to non-functional testing
  • Contribute to defect prevention
  • Improve the efficiency of the test process with the use of tools
  • Specify the requirements for test environments and test data
  • Syllabus ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TA)


Course Content of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) Training

The course follows the official ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) curriculum and covers the following topics:

  • The Tasks of the Test Analyst in the Test Process
  • The Tasks of the Test Analyst in Risk-Based Testing
  • Test Analysis and Test Design:
    • Data-Based Test Techniques
    • Behavior-Based Test Techniques
    • Rule-Based Test Techniques
    • Experience-Based Testing
    • Applying the Most Appropriate Test Techniques
  • Testing Quality Characteristics
  • Software Defect Prevention

Target Audience for the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) Training

This course is intended for anyone who is currently involved in - or will be involved in - the design and specification of test cases and test data:

  • Test Managers
  • Test Analysts
  • Testers
  • Developers
  • Any other person who holds the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate

Further Information on the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) Training Course

→ Prerequisites

Possession of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate is a prerequisite for obtaining the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certificate.

→ Documentation

The course documentation consists of:

  •  The course folder with hard copies of the slides, exercises, sample exams, and syllabus
  • All documents in electronic form
→ Certificate

The Advanced Level Test Analyst training concludes with an exam (120 minutes) to obtain the internationally recognized ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certificate.

The certification body is the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ).

Key Figures:
  • 4 Days
  • Certification included
  • English, German
  • Lunch and refreshments included
  • CHF 3'300.- + VAT

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