To provide an understanding of test analysis, design and implementation that goes beyond the ISTQB Foundation level.
It provides a portfolio of methods for designing tests for a variety software types within any type of software application.
Emphasis will be made on domain testing. Spreadsheets, templates and utilities will be provided to help students to devise tests that are both effective and efficient, giving best value for the testing being done in the time that is given.
This two day course follows on from the ISTQB Foundation Certificate course and is a prerequisite to any of the Advanced Level certificates (Test Manager, Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst).
This course takes all the core components relevant to all Advanced Level streams. Candidates will be given exercises, practice exams and learning aids for the advanced level qualification that they have booked in for.
Recommended For
This course is appropriate for testers, developers, business analysts, quality assurance, domain testers, users and anyone wishing to gain the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Qualification.
Delegates wishing to take the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certificate must hold the ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate. There is a suggested minimum requirement of 3 years testing experience. If you wish to sit the course without taking the exam, there are no prerequisites.
Learning Outcomes
Basic Aspects of Software Testing
This general section looks at how testing fits into any development and maintenance activity. A review of different lifecycle models and systems that we need to test.
Testing Process
A look at the generic testing process and the activities that need to take place at each phase of testing.
Risk Based Testing
The session is dedicated to understanding the different types of risk, stages of the risk management process and the importance of stakeholder involvement. Understanding how a risk based test strategy can influence testing.
Reviews
Building on the foundation knowledge of reviews we go further into the principles and types of reviews and how to introduce them into organisations.
Incident Management
When can defects be detected and how the lifecycle of incidents can be applied at each level of testing. We cover examples of the type of metrics you can discover and how they can be used in process improvement.
Test Tools and Automation
Test tool concepts including cost-benefit analysis and strategies for tool deployment. Test tool classifications bringing more detailed considerations to the more common tool types e.g. test management and test execution.
People Skill
We cover the test teams’ communication methods and the importance of communicating the right information in an objective and diplomatic way.
