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The ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course explains the activities of the test engineer in implementing or improving test automation. It describes the methods and practices that will support a sustainable test automation solution.
The three-day tutor-led course includes lectures, discussions and practical work. It is fully accredited by UKITB on behalf of ISTQB.
Format: available in Virtual and Classroom formats
Content: based on the ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer v2.0 syllabus — including test automation strategy, tool evaluation, infrastructure, CI/CD integration, test reporting, and continuous improvement
Exam preparation: tutor-led review, practice with scenario-based questions, and comprehensive revision sessions
Accreditation: fully accredited by UKITB on behalf of ISTQB
SFIAplus level: rated at Level 5 by BCS (consistent with other Advanced certifications)
Assessment: 40 scenario-based multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes (112.5 minutes for non-native English speakers), with a 65% pass mark
Why you should attend
The ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer (CTAL‑TAE) course is designed for professionals looking to design, implement, and manage effective and scalable test automation solutions within Agile, DevOps, or traditional environments.
Attending this course will help you:
Advance your career in test automation with a globally recognised certification
Gain practical skills to build maintainable, modular automation frameworks
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and support modern delivery models
Choose and implement the right tools and technologies for your organisation
Measure, monitor, and optimise the effectiveness of your automated testing
Reduce manual effort and increase test coverage, reliability, and repeatability
Position yourself as a key player in improving software quality at scale
Who is the course for?
This course suits a wide range of software professionals involved in test automation, including:
Testers, Test Automation Engineers, Test Architects, Analysts
Test Consultants, Test Managers, Developers with automation duties
Project Managers, Quality Managers, Business Analysts, IT Directors, those seeking a foundational understanding of automation
Next steps in your testing career
Holders of this certification may progress to further ISTQB qualifications, such as Advanced Level Test Manager, Technical Test Analyst, within the Core stream. Those focusing on Agile can advance to the Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT), while Specialist certifications such as Security Testing provide opportunities to deepen expertise in specific domains.
About ISTQB and the ‘certified tester’ scheme
Founded in 2002, ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) is a not-for-profit association comprising 47 national boards (including the UKTB) covering 71 countries worldwide.
ISTQB has defined the Advanced certification as part of their ‘Certified Tester’ scheme that, with over 957,000 certifications, has become the de facto world-wide standard for software testing qualifications.
The ‘Certified Tester’ scheme:
Provides a set of professional qualifications widely-recognised by employers, customers and peers;
Enables software suppliers to hire and train certified testers and thereby gain commercial advantage over their competitors by advertising their tester recruitment and development policies; and
Enables comparison of testing skills across different countries, testers to move across country borders more easily, and multi-national/international projects to have a common understanding of testing issues.
The entry requirement for the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering qualification is that the candidate must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate. It is also suggested that candidates have a minimum of 3 years testing experience.
Note that it is recommended that you attend an accredited training course run by an accredited training provider, as the overall exam pass rates are notably higher for candidates attending such courses.
Exam
The exam is taken after the course. It is:
40 multiple-choice scenario-based questions (the point value for each question is between 1 – 3 points, depending on the level of difficulty)
90 minutes duration (or 112.5 minutes for candidates taking examinations that are not in their native language)
A candidate must score at least 65% to pass (42/64)
Learning objectives
Advanced Level testers who have passed the “Advanced Test Automation Engineering” module exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
Describe the purpose of test automation
Understand test automation through the software development lifecycle
Understand the Configuration of an Infrastructure to Enable Test Automation
Learn the evaluation process for selecting the right tools and strategies
Understand design concepts for building modular and scalable test automation solutions
Select an approach, including a pilot, to plan test automation deployment within the software development lifecycle
Design and develop (new or modified) test automation solutions that meet technical needs
Consider scope and approach of test automation and maintenance of testware
Understand how automated tests integrate within CI/CD pipelines
Understand how to collect, analyze, and report on test automation data in order to inform stakeholders
Verify the test automation infrastructure
Define continuous improvement opportunities for test automation
Syllabus – key points
FAQs
What prerequisites are required for the ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer course?
The entry requirement for the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer qualification is that the candidate must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate. It is also recommended that candidates have a minimum of three years of testing experience.
What is the duration of the ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer course by TSG Training?
The course runs for three full days and includes exercises, practice exams, and comprehensive coverage of the syllabus designed to prepare participants for the certification exam.
What will I learn in the Advanced Test Automation Engineer course?
The course will teach you how to contribute to the development of automation strategies, evaluate automation tools, design and develop test automation solutions, manage automated test reporting and metrics, and maintain automated testing assets.
Is the exam fee included in the course fee, and what is the format of the exam?
Yes, the exam fee is typically included in the price of the course. The Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a pass mark grade of 65% to be completed within 90 minutes or 113 minutes for non-native English speakers.
What kind of accreditation will I receive upon completing the course?
Upon passing the exam, you will receive the ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certification, which is internationally recognised and part of the ISTQB Certified Tester Scheme.
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This course was packed with fascinating concepts that I was eager to learn. The teacher excelled at explaining them clearly and logically. I especially appreciated John’s ability to re-explain things in different, comprehensive ways whenever I needed. The teaching materials were incredibly helpful for following lessons and will be invaluable for exam prep.
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I highly recommend John’s ISTQB Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer course. It was the best virtual training I’ve experienced. John was exceptionally well-organised, always mindful of our time, and ensured we had plenty of breaks. He explained the material in great detail, making sure everyone understood. His approach made the complex subject matter accessible and built my confidence for the exam. The course was expertly delivered and exceeded my expectations.
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The course was useful and easy to understand. John was a great trainer, and was happy to assist with any questions we had. In person training allowed for a more relaxed discussion, was very helpful to prepare for the exam.
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The course far exceed my expectations and contained a lot of very helpful information both theoretical and practical. John is an excellent trainer, very knowledgeable and patient but has a great approach to testing and getting the ideas across. I would recommend TSG to others
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Very informative course that has reinforced my understanding of automation in testing, and has well prepared me for the exam
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Interesting course with lots of information, John explained things very well and kept it engaging throughout the 3 days.
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The course content was thorough and engaging – John was highly knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions as required.
John was very friendly and professional throughout the course, delivering the information at an easy to understand pace while also being very understanding and patient with any questions or queries that arose.Would definetly reccommend John to any collegues if given an option and would look forward to any course he might deliver for me in the future.
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I highly recommend John's ISTQB Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer course. It was the best virtual training I've experienced. John was exceptionally well-organised, always mindful of our time, and ensured we had plenty of breaks. He explained the material in great detail, making sure everyone understood. His approach made the complex subject matter accessible and built my confidence for the exam. The course was expertly delivered and exceeded my expectations.
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The course was useful and easy to understand. John was a great trainer, and was happy to assist with any questions we had. In person training allowed for a more relaxed discussion, was very helpful to prepare for the exam.
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The course far exceed my expectations and contained a lot of very helpful information both theoretical and practical. John is an excellent trainer, very knowledgeable and patient but has a great approach to testing and getting the ideas across. I would recommend TSG to others
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Very informative course that has reinforced my understanding of automation in testing, and has well prepared me for the exam
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Interesting course with lots of information, John explained things very well and kept it engaging throughout the 3 days.
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The course content was thorough and engaging - John was highly knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions as required.
“Angelina was brilliant. Made a very long detailed course enjoyable. I loved the interaction and the break up of the learning with challenging the knowledge of the group on what is being taught. The breakout rooms were great way of learning and it was nice to talk to people on the course.”
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Anonymous –
John was very friendly and professional throughout the course, delivering the information at an easy to understand pace while also being very understanding and patient with any questions or queries that arose.Would definetly reccommend John to any collegues if given an option and would look forward to any course he might deliver for me in the future.
Anonymous –
This course was packed with fascinating concepts that I was eager to learn. The teacher excelled at explaining them clearly and logically. I especially appreciated John’s ability to re-explain things in different, comprehensive ways whenever I needed. The teaching materials were incredibly helpful for following lessons and will be invaluable for exam prep.
Anonymous –
I highly recommend John’s ISTQB Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer course. It was the best virtual training I’ve experienced. John was exceptionally well-organised, always mindful of our time, and ensured we had plenty of breaks. He explained the material in great detail, making sure everyone understood. His approach made the complex subject matter accessible and built my confidence for the exam. The course was expertly delivered and exceeded my expectations.
Anonymous –
The course was useful and easy to understand. John was a great trainer, and was happy to assist with any questions we had. In person training allowed for a more relaxed discussion, was very helpful to prepare for the exam.
Anonymous –
The course far exceed my expectations and contained a lot of very helpful information both theoretical and practical. John is an excellent trainer, very knowledgeable and patient but has a great approach to testing and getting the ideas across. I would recommend TSG to others
Anonymous –
Very informative course that has reinforced my understanding of automation in testing, and has well prepared me for the exam
Anonymous –
Interesting course with lots of information, John explained things very well and kept it engaging throughout the 3 days.
Anonymous –
The course content was thorough and engaging – John was highly knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions as required.