ISTQB Certification Training

Overview

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification provides essential testing knowledge that can be put to practical use and, very importantly, explains the terminology and concepts that are used worldwide in the testing domain. CTFL is relevant across software delivery approaches and practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery. CTFL certification is recognized as a prerequisite to all other ISTQB® certifications where Foundation Level is required.

Audience

The Foundation Level certification is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing including people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.

It is also appropriate for individuals who need a basic understanding of software testing including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.

Exam Structure

No. of Questions:40

Passing Score:26

Total Points:40 

Exam Length (mins):60(+25% Non-Native Language)

 Business Outcomes

A candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification should be able to:

• Promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary for software testing
• Understand fundamental concepts of software testing
• Demonstrate understanding of how different development and testing practices, and different constraints on testing, may apply in optimizing testing to different contexts
• Contribute effectively in reviews
• Use established techniques for designing tests at all test levels
• Interpret and execute tests from given test specifications, and report on test results
• Understand test management principles for resources, strategies, planning, project control, and risk management
• Write and communicate clear and understandable defect reports
• Understand the project factors that drive the test priorities and test approach
• Understand the value that software testing brings to stakeholders
• Appreciate how testing activities and work products align with project objectives, measures, and targets
• Assist in the selection and implementation process of testing tool

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Training for the Certified Tester Foundation Level is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.

Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the Foundation Level exam.

Holders of this certification will be eligible to proceed to the next stage of the Core stream and take Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, or Test Management Advanced Level certifications. They may also choose to follow the Agile or Specialist streams to develop specific skills.

 Overview

The ISTQB® Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) certification provides the key testing skills necessary to successfully contribute to an Agile project. CTFL-AT covers agile testing in alignment with the principles of agile software development as outlined in the Agile Manifesto. A tester on an Agile project will work differently than one working on a traditional project. Testers must understand the values and principles that underpin Agile projects, and how testers are an integral part of a whole-team approach together with developers and business representatives.

Audience

The Foundation Level Agile Tester certification is designed for professionals who are working within Agile environments. It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing Agile methods in the near future, or are working within organizations that plan to do so.

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

Exam Structure

No. of Questions:40
Total Points:40
Passing Score:26
Exam Length (mins):60(+25% Non-Native Language)

Business Outcomes

 

A candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification should be able to:

• Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team being familiar with principles and basic practices of Agile software development
• Adapt existing testing experience and knowledge to Agile values and principles
• Support the Agile team in planning test-related activities
• Apply relevant methods and techniques for testing in an Agile project
• Assist the Agile team in test automation activities
• Assist business stakeholders in defining understandable and testable user stories, scenarios, requirements, and acceptance criteria as appropriate
• Work and share information with other team members using effective communication styles and channels

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Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.

Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.

Holders of this certification will be eligible to proceed to the next stage of the Agile stream and take the Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT) and Agile Test Leadership at Scale (CTAL-ATLaS) certifications.

Overview

The ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification provides the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the software development life cycle. It goes into detail about the test analyst’s role and responsibilities in every step of a standard test process and expands on important test techniques.

Audience

The Advanced Level Test Analyst certification is aimed at people who wish to further develop their expertise in test analysis and test design techniques.

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience. Please contact an ISTQB® Member Board or Exam Provider to determine the specific practical experience criteria.

Exam Structure

No. of Questions:40

Total Points:80

Passing Score:52

Exam Length (mins):120(+25% Non-Native Language)

Business Outcomes

A candidate who has achieved the Advanced Level Test Analyst certification should be able to:

• Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the software development life cycle being used
• Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis
• Select and apply appropriate test techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on defined coverage criteria
• Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to their testing activities
• Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
• Work effectively in a usability testing team
• Effectively participate in requirements / user story reviews with stakeholders, applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in work products
• Improve the efficiency of the test process with the use of tools

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Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.

Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.

Holders of this certification may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.

Overview

The ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) certification provides the knowledge and competencies to take responsibility for managing all the testing activities across the software development lifecycle. It covers everything from how to design a suitable test approach for the project based on the organizational test strategy to building a test team or testing competencies to complete the necessary testing.

Audience

The Advanced Level Test Manager certification is aimed at people who have already achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in test management.

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience. Please contact an ISTQB® Member Board or Exam Provider to determine the specific practical experience criteria.

Exam Structure

No. of Questions:65
Total Points:115
Passing Score:75
Exam Length (mins):180(+25% Non-Native Language)

Business Outcomes

 

A candidate who has achieved the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager certification should be 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 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

More Information

Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.

Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.

Holders of this certification may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.

Overview

The ISTQB® Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) certification focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of test automation solutions. It also covers the concepts, methods, tools, and processes for automating dynamic functional tests, and the relationship of those tests to test management, configuration management, defect management, software development processes, and quality assurance. Methods described are generally applicable across a variety of software life cycle approaches, types of software systems, and test types.

Audience

The Test Automation Engineer certification is aimed at people who already have experience in software testing and who wish to further develop their expertise in automation testing.

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

Exam Structure

No. of Questions:40
Total Points:75
Passing Score:49
Exam Length (mins):90(+25% Non-Native Language)

Business Outcomes

Advanced Level testers who have passed the “Advanced Test Automation Engineer” module exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:

• Contribute to the development of a plan to integrate automated testing within the testing process
• Evaluate tools and technology for automation best fit to each project and organization
• Create an approach and methodology for building a test automation architecture (TAA)
• Design and develop (new or modified) test automation solutions that meet the business needs
• Enable the transition of testing from a manual to an automated approach
• Create automated test reporting and metrics collection
• Manage and optimize testing assets to facilitate maintainability and address evolving (test) systems

More Information

Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.

Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.

Holders of this certification may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.