The ISTQB Advanced Test Manager course extends the broad understanding of testing acquired at Foundation Level to enable the role of Test Manager to be performed.This five-day tutor-led course includes lectures, exercises and practical work, as well as exam preparation. The examination is held in the afternoon on the last day of the course. It is fully accredited by UKITB on behalf of ISTQB and has been rated SFIAplus level 5 by the BCS.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The ISTQB Certified Test Manager Advanced Level is principally aimed at test practitioners who have achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and are expecting to be actively involved in the management of any aspect of software testing, and who want to increase their test management knowledge and skills beyond the levels covered by the Foundation and Intermediate qualifications. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. This Advanced Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts and management consultants.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
The entry requirements for the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager qualification are that the candidate must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate and it is also suggested that candidates have a minimum of 3 years testing experience.Note that it is recommended that you attend an accredited training course run by an accredited training provider, as the overall exam pass rates are notably higher for candidates attending such courses.
COURSE CONTENT:
The syllabus and content for this course is organised into a series of different chapters and topics, including:Chapter 1. Testing Process – 420 mins.Chapter 2. Test Management – 750 mins.Chapter 3. Reviews – 180 mins.Chapter 4. Defect Management – 150 mins.
Chapter 5. Improving the Testing Process – 135 mins.Chapter 6. Test Tools and Automation – 135 mins.Chapter 7. People Skills – Team Composition – 210 mins.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Advanced Level Test Managers who have passed the “Advanced Test Manager” module exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives: • • Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes established for the testing organization. • Organize and lead risk identification and risk analysis sessions and use the results of such sessions for test estimation, planning, monitoring and control. • Create and implement test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies. • Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives. • Assess and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders. • Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participate in sourcing adequate resources. • Identify and plan necessary skills development within their test team. • Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the costs and benefits expected. • Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders. • Participate in and lead test process improvement initiatives.
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
The Advanced Level establishes a platform from which further skills and knowledge may be acquired at the Expert Level. Holders of the Advanced Technical Test Analyst qualification will be eligible to continue with other Advanced exams as well as progressing to Expert level qualifications, such as Test Automation and Security Testing. More details to follow when available.Holders of the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager qualification may also wish to consider the other Advanced Level qualifications, including:- ISTQB Test
Analyst- ISTQB Technical
Test Analyst- ISTQB Agile
Technical Tester- ISTQB Automation
Engineer- ISTQB Security
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