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 recognised 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
- 24months of Testing Experience in the field of IT Testing
BENEFITS OF TEST MANAGER CERTIFICATION
With the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager certification:
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You will have an independent, internationally recognised certification as proof of expertise in the field of software testing with a specialisation as a test manager
- You will learn how to manage, implement and evaluate test procedures
COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter – 1 – Testing Process
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Introduction
- Test Planning, Monitoring & Control
- Test Analysis
- Test Design
- Test Implementation
- Test Execution
- Evaluating exit criteria & reporting
- Test Closure activities
Chapter – 2 – Test Management
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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
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Introduction
- Management reviews & audits
- Managing reviews
- Metrics for reviews
- Managing for mal reviews
Chapter – 4 – Defect Management
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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
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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
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Introduction
- Tool selection
- Toollifecycle
- Tool Metrics
Chapter – 7 – People Skills
- Introduction
- Individual Skills
- Test team dynamics
- Fitting testing within an organization
- Motivation
- Communication
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 skills 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
CERTIFICATE VALIDITY
- Lifelong
- Global recognition