ISTQB® Certified Tester – Advanced Level: Test Manager

A five day certification course providing you with the knowledge and skills to pass the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination.

Description

ISTQB® is the standard for international qualifications in software testing at an advanced level. The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager course, with its large number of practical exercises and practice examination questions, thoroughly prepares attendees for the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination. Whilst this course is focused on the syllabus, giving participants the maximum chance of passing the examination, it also contains many real world practical examples.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, attendees will have an advanced understanding of test design techniques and will be fully prepared to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination.

The business outcomes include:

Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes established for the testing organisation.
Organise 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 organisational 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 others.

Course Outline

The course follows the ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Manager syllabus and covers the following

Testing Process

The fundamental test process
Test levels and test types
Test planning, monitoring and control
Test analysis
Test design
Test implementation
Test execution
Evaluating exit criteria and reporting
Test closure activities

Test Management

Test management in context
Risk-based testing and other approaches for test prioritization and effort allocation
Test documentation and other work products
Project risk management
Other test work products
Test estimation
Defining and using test metrics
Business value of testing
Distributed, outsourced, and insourced testing
Managing the application of industry standards

Reviews

Defect Management

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

Test Tools and Automation

People Skills – Team Composition

Prerequisites

Candidates intending to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination must hold the ISTQB®Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification (or ISEB equivalent). The examination runs separately on a Friday afternoon the week following the course.

E-vouchers are available as alternative to the paper-based exam.

Recommended Follow-on courses

Who should attend

Test Programme Managers, Test Managers, and anyone else wishing to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination.

Your benefits at a glance

Globally recognised qualification
Learn the most up-to-date methodology
Deliver increased efficiency and effectiveness to your team
Learn through best practices and real examples
Consistently high pass rates
Learn with trainers who have proven track records
Flexible delivery with online learning options
Train with the world’s leading quality specialist for digital business

To enrol for this course please send your details to training@raglantechnologies.com