ISTQB Advanced Level - Test Manager Certification - Online Instructor Led Training

ABOUT THE COURSE

As a test manager, you take on responsibility for the test process conducted during software development. You plan the necessary tests, assess them and handle fault management. With the internationally recognized ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager (CTAL–TM) certification, you will demonstrate that you have the skills and knowledge of the testing tools that are used to automate processes.

PREREQUISITES

• Foundation Level Clearance Certificate
• 24 months of Testing Experience in the field of IT Testing

BENEFITS OF TEST MANAGER CERTIFICATION

• With the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager certification:
• You will have an independent, internationally recognized certification as proof of expertise in the field of software testing with a specialization as a test manager
• You will learn how to manage, implement and evaluate test procedures

COURSE OUTLINE

Chapter – 1 – Testing Process

• Introduction
• Test Planning, Monitoring & Control
• Test Analysis
• Test Design
• Test Implementation
• Test Execution
• Evaluating exit criteria & reporting
• Test Closure activities

Chapter – 2 – Test Management

• Introduction
• Test Management in Context
• Risk Based Testing and other approaches for test prioritization
• Test documentation and other work products
• Test Estimation
• Defining and using test metrics
• Business Value of Testing
• Distributed, Outsourced and Insourced Testing
• Managing the application of industry standards

Chapter – 3 – Reviews

• Introduction
• Management reviews & audits
• Managing reviews
• Metrics for reviews
• Managing formal reviews

Chapter – 4 – Defect Management

• Introduction
• The defect lifecycle and the software development lifecycles
• Defect report information
• Assessing process capability with defect report information

Chapter – 5 – Improving the testing process

• Introduction
• Test Improvement process
• Improving the testing process
• Improving the testing process with TMMi
• Improving the testing process with TPI Next
• Improving the testing process with CTP
• Improving the testing process with STEP

Chapter – 6 – Test tools and Automation

• Introduction
• Tool selection
• Tool lifecycle
• Tool Metrics

Chapter – 7 – People Skills

• Introduction
• Individual Skills
• Test team dynamics
• Fitting testing within an organization
• Motivation
• Communication

BUSINESS OUTCOMES

After the course, the participants are able to:

• 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 result of such sessions for test estimation, planning, monitoring & control
• Create and implement test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies
• Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives
• Asses and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders
• Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participant in sourcing adequate resources
• Identify and plan necessary skill's development within their test team
• Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the cost & benefits expected
• Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders
• Participate in lead test process improvement initiatives