ISTQB Certified Tester: Advanced Level Test Management v.3.0

Course Description

ISTQB is the standard for international qualifications in software testing. This advanced course, with exercises and practice questions, fully prepares attendees for the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management examination. While this course is focused on the syllabus, giving attendees the maximum chance of passing the examination, it also contains many real world examples. Attendees are provided with full supporting notes that address the objectives identified in the ISTQB Syllabus. On completion of this course, attendees will have a deeper understanding of test principles, risk-based testing and test management techniques. They will be able to apply those techniques in Agile and traditional project environments. NOTE: The exam is taken on a separate date to the training - online.
5 Days
€2000.00
 

Who should attend?

The ISTQB Test Management course will suit anyone involved in aspects of test management such as: test managers, test leads, test leaders, senior testers and Agile testers. Anyone seeking to advance their career into test management will also benefit.

The ISTQB Certified Tester: Advanced Level Test Management is a follow on to the ISTQB Certified Tester: Foundation Level v4.0 and is ideal for Test Managers and Test Leads. It is also valuable to Agile Testers in self-managing teams.

Prerequisites

Attendees intending to take the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management examination must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 or previous versions of the Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience.

Managing the Test Activities

The Test Process

Test Planning Activities
Test Monitoring and Control Activities
Test Completion Activities

The Context of Testing

Test Stakeholders
Importance of Stakeholders’ Knowledge in Test Management
Test Management in a Hybrid Software Development Model
Test Management Activities for Various Software Development Lifecycle Models
Test Management Activities at Various Test Levels
Test Management Activities for Different Test Types
Test Management Activities to Plan, Monitor, and Control

Risk-Based Testing

Testing as a Risk Mitigation Activity
Identification of Quality Risks
Quality Risk Assessment
Quality Risk Mitigation Through Appropriate Testing
Techniques for Risk-Based Testing
Success Metrics and Difficulties Associated with Risk-Based Testing

The Project Test Strategy

Choosing a Test Approach
Analysing the Organizational Test Strategy, Project Context and Other Aspects
Definition of Test Objectives



Improving the Test Process

The Test Improvement Process (IDEAL)
Model-Based Test Process Improvement
Analytical-Based Test Process Improvement Approach
Retrospectives

Test Tools

Good Practices for Tool Introduction
Technical and Business Aspects for Tool Decisions
Selection Process Considerations and Return on Investment Evaluation
Tool Lifecycle
Tool Metrics

Managing the Product

Test Metrics

Metrics for Test Management Activities
Monitoring, Control and Completion
Test Reporting

Test Estimation

Estimating What Activities Testing Will Involve
Factors Which May Influence Test Effort
Selection of Test Estimation Techniques

Defect Management

Defect Lifecycle
Cross-functional Defect Management
Specifics of Defect Management in Agile Teams
Defect Management Challenges in Hybrid Software Development
Defect Report Information
Defining Process Improvement Actions Using Defect Report Information

Managing the Team

The Test Team

Typical Skills within Four Areas of Competence
Analyse Required Test Team Member Skills
Assessing Test Team Member Skills
Developing Test Team Member Skills
Management Skills Required to Manage a Test Team
Motivating or Demotivating Factors for a Test Team in Certain Situations

Stakeholder Relationships

Cost of Quality
Cost-benefit Relationship of Testing
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