Course overview
The ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Course provides the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the software development lifecycle. It details the test analyst’s role and responsibilities at every step of a standard test process and expands on important test techniques. It mainly focusses on functional testing, but also discusses user-focussed, non-functional testing.
The three-day tutor-led course includes lectures, discussions and practical work. It is fully accredited by UKITB on behalf of ISTQB
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Who is the course for
The Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) qualification is aimed at people who wish to further develop their expertise in test analysis and test design techniques. The test analyst is understood as a role which:
- Focusses more on the business needs of the customer then on technical aspects of testing
- Performs mainly functional testing but also contributes to user-focussed, non-functional testing, such as usability, adaptability, installability, or interoperability testing
- Uses black-box test techniques and experience-based testing rather than white-box test techniques
Next steps in your testing career
The Advanced Level establishes a platform from which further skills and knowledge may be acquired at the Expert Level.
Holders of the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst qualification may also wish to consider the other core Advanced Level qualifications: Test Management, Test Automation Engineering, and Technical Test Analyst as well as other ISTQB specialist qualifications including Agile Technical Tester, Security Tester, Acceptance Testing, Model-Based Tester, and Mobile Application Testing.
About ISTQB and the certified tester scheme
Founded in 2002, ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) is a not-for-profit association comprising 66 national boards (including the UKITB) to provide worldwide coverage
ISTQB has defined the Advanced certification as part of their ‘Certified Tester’ scheme that, with over 240,000 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.
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Entry requirements
The entry requirements for the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst qualification are that the candidate must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate, and 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 and consists of:
- 45 multiple-choice scenario-based questions (the point value for each question is between 1 – 3 points, depending on the level of difficulty).
- Duration of 120 minutes (or 150 minutes for candidates taking examinations that are not in their native language).
- A candidate must score at least 65% to pass (51/78).
- Exam is included in the price
Course objectives
Advanced Level testers who have passed the “Advanced Test Automation Analyst” module exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
- Support and perform appropriate testing based on the software development lifecycle followed
- Apply the principles of risk-based testing
- Select and apply appropriate test techniques to support the achievement of test objectives
- Provide documentation with appropriate levels of detail and quality
- Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
- Contribute to non-functional testing
- Improve the efficiency of the test process with the use of tools
- Specify the requirements for test environments and test data
Tressa King | Junior Test Engineer | Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd –
I found the course engaging, interesting and helpful. A big takeaway for me was the boost in confidence that I am ready for promotion. In fact I appear to be doing at least 3 peoples jobs simultaneously.
Rosie was just great in person and I hope to find occasion to train with her again.
Ryan viney | Test engineer | –
I really enjoyed the course and found it informative.
Rosie was very knowledgeable on the subject matter.
Liam Fussell|Senior Technical Test Analyst|NMI –
Course was delivered very well from John – allowed for discussion whilst explaining answers clearly. The course materials have been good and the presentation/UX over Go To Meeting easy to use.
Luke Goodridge|QA Analyst|Jagex –
John has done a great job with this, its alot of information to take in. But john makes it easy to understand with bitesize chunks
Rizwan Sulaman|| –
John was an excellent trainer. He explained well and answered all queries. The course content was good but it covers aloot in a short time
Sandra Kasa|QA Software Tester|SupplyPoint –
I have been on several training courses with John and he never disappoints. He is so professional and doesn’t leave any question without response. He is genuinely interested so that all students would take most of his training courses and his support is immeasurable.
stephanie scanlon|Principal QA Analyst|jagex –
This is the second time I’ve had John for a course (the other was the Agile extension), I was very pleased to have John once more! He’s incredibly thorough and provides everything we need in an easier to understand format. Whilst also offering his help outside of the course. Thank you John!
Sam Ryan | Manual QA | Invotra Ltd –
Informative and helpful, plenty of out of hours help. Nice trainer
Paulo Martins | Automation Expert | Siemens –
Positive and supportive teacher, proper explanation of current topics and refresher of older more forgotten ones.
Kirpa Dosanjh | Test Lead | Capgemini –
Great trainer who really took his time to go through everyone’s questions and explain the syllabus thoroughly.
Rita Bicho | Test Manager | Siemens AG (Portugal) –
The course is quite intensive for just 3 days.
Hadeel Alwabel | Software Engineer | SITE –
I would be able to review better while studying as is was all in 3 days and I was switching between work and training alot. but in general am pleased by it and I hope I make it in the exam.
Mohita Malhotra | Senior HCM Consultant | VSCL –
Th Trainer gave us a comprehensive idea about the entire course _x000D_
The trainer gave us idea about the technique and how to approach the questions and how to structure and apply the technique and concept and arrive at the answers which was extremely helpful and with due practise would help us be successful in clearing the certification exam
Declan Murphy | Software Applications Tester | Tiger Systems Ltd –
Well structured and balanced with questions, good examples provided by trainer although I felt some slides were a little vague_x000D_
Trainer was good at leading the class and was clear in communication and engaged well with participants
Lujain Alsuhaibani | Software test engineer | SITE company –
it had very useful input and exercises that helped us understand the theory better
Joe Dobson | Test Engineer | IBM –
The course was very interesting. John explained all subjects very well and wherever possible gave us the opportunity to try things ourselves and do exercises. He was very supportive and made sure everybody was happy before moving on to the next subject.
Amy Banes | Senior QA Test Analyst | CaseWare UK Ltd –
Very thorough and spent the time to explain items if unsure. Scheduled breaks were beneficial as doing online course and helped focus.
Qasim Ahmed | Snr QAT Analyst | HomeOffice –
John was brilliant and open to explaining all aspects of the course. _x000D_
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I would like more time focused on the crux of the course. eg. techniques to try more samples.
Sam Tudor | TA | Capgemini –
Great online course. Clear and interactive. Prefer classroom for this reason. The more interactive the better
Daniel Walton| Test Analyst|LGT Vestra –
I found the course really helpful i am hoping after attending this i will be able to now pass the exam. The way it was presented was great and the trainer was very knowledgeable