Duration
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (CTAL-TA)
4 days
Overview
This course is designed to help participants prepare for the CTAL-TA examination. It also assists software professionals to:
- Increase value in the global industry and organization
- Add value to own credentials & career path
- Apply consistent and good testing practice within all software engineering disciplines
Who should attend
- Testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers
- Project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants who want a deeper understanding of software testing
Chapter 1 Testing Process
- Testing in the Software Development Lifecycle
- Test Planning, Monitoring and Control
- Test Analysis
- Test Design
- Test Implementation
- Test Execution
- Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting
- Test Closure Activities
Chapter 2 Test Management: Responsibilities for the Test Analyst
- Test Progress Monitoring and Control
- Distributed, Outsourced and Insourced Testing
- The Test Analyst’s Tasks in Risk-Based Testing
Chapter 3 Test Techniques
- Specification-Based
- Defect-Based
- Experience-Based
Chapter 4 Testing Software Quality Characteristics
- Quality Characteristics for Business Domain Testing
Introduction
- Using Checklists in Reviews
Chapter 6 Defect Management When Can a Defect be Detected?
- Defect Report Fields
- Defect Classification
- Root Cause Analysis
Chapter 7 Test Tools
- Test Tools and Automation
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the particular software development lifecycle being used
- Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis
- Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to the testing activities
- Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
- Select and apply appropriate testing techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on defined coverage criteria
- Effectively participate in formal and informal reviews with stakeholders, applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in the work products
- Design and implement a defect classification scheme
- Apply tools to support an efficient testing process
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.