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The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management course is designed for experienced software testing professionals who are ready to progress into senior roles with responsibility for planning, monitoring, and controlling test activities at an organisational level. As part of the ISTQB Advanced Level certification path, this programme builds on the Foundation level by equipping you with the advanced skills needed to manage teams, define strategies, and deliver value-driven testing within complex projects.
This training follows the official ISTQB Test Management syllabus, ensuring full coverage of the knowledge areas you will be examined on. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of risk-based testing, test process improvement, defect management, and stakeholder communication. The syllabus also places a strong emphasis on leadership skills, enabling you to effectively motivate and guide your test teams while aligning testing outcomes with business objectives.
The course prepares you for the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager exam, which validates your expertise as a certified test manager recognised globally across industries. Through practical case studies, exercises, and guidance from expert instructors, you will not only build theoretical knowledge but also learn how to apply advanced test management principles in real-world situations.
Whether your goal is to move into a leadership role, improve your organisation’s testing maturity, or achieve internationally recognised certification, this ISTQB Test Manager course provides a structured pathway to success. By the end, you will have the confidence to manage test projects of any scale, support effective decision-making, and demonstrate your value as a senior test professional
Course highlights
Duration: 4-day intensive training (9am – 5pm)
Format: available in Virtual and Classroom formats
Content: covers the latest ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager v3.0 syllabus, including strategic test planning, stakeholder management, risk-based testing, test metrics, team leadership, and process improvement
Exam preparation: includes tutor-led exam preparation with scenario-based questions and review sessions
Accreditation: fully accredited by UKITB on behalf of ISTQB
SFIAplus level: rated at Level 5 by BCS
Assessment: official ISTQB Advanced Test Manager exam included (50 multiple-choice questions, 120 minutes; 150 minutes for non-native English speakers)
Why you should attend
The ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (CTAL‑TM) v3.0 course is designed for experienced testing professionals who are ready to move into leadership and strategic roles within software quality assurance.
Attending this course will help you:
Lead with confidence: Learn how to design and implement test strategies that align with business objectives
Manage teams effectively: Gain skills in team building, motivation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder communication
Make data-driven decisions: Learn how to plan, monitor, and report using meaningful test metrics
Master risk-based testing: Identify, assess, and respond to risk in a structured and measurable way
Drive quality improvement: Understand test process improvement models and how to implement them within your organisation
Earn a globally recognised qualification: Advance your career with an ISTQB certification respected by employers worldwide
Stay current: Based on the latest ISTQB v3.0 syllabus, aligned with today’s Agile and DevOps practices
Who should attend?
Ideal for professionals involved in test management or oversight across the software lifecycle, including:
Test Leads, Test Managers, QA Managers
Test Consultants, UAT Testers
Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Product Owners
Quality Managers, Dev Managers, IT Directors, Management Consultants
Holders of the Advanced Level Test Management Certificate will be able to go on to the ISTQB® Expert Level software testing qualifications. The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level, Test Manager or Test Management certificate is valid for life and does not require renewal.
The certificate is recognised internationally and demonstrates the candidates’ professional competence and credibility in test management.
The entry requirements for the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management qualification are that the candidate must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate and it is also suggested that candidates have at least a minimal background in either software development or software testing, such as six months experience as a tester or as a software developer.
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:
50 multiple-choice scenario-based questions (the point value for each question is between 1-3 points, depending on the question 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 (58/88).
Learning objectives
Advanced Level Test Managers who have passed the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
Manage testing in various software development projects by applying test management processes established for the project team or test organization
Identify test stakeholders and software development lifecycle models that are relevant in a given context
Organize risk identification and risk assessment sessions within any software development lifecycle and use the results to guide testing to meet the test objectives
Define a project test strategy consistent with the organisational test strategy and project context
Continuously monitor and control testing to achieve project goals
Assess and report test progress to project stakeholders
Identify necessary skills and develop those skills within your team
Prepare and present a business case for testing in different contexts that outlines the costs and expected benefits
Lead test process improvement activities in projects or software development product streams and contribute to organizational test process improvement initiatives
Plan the test activities including the required test infrastructure and estimate the effort required to test
Create defect reports and a defect workflow suitable for a software development lifecycle.
Syllabus – key points
Pictorially, the syllabus concentrates on the key aspects of Test Management
FAQs
41 reviews for ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 NEW
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
A much better syllabus than previous incarnations – this one explains WHY we do things rather than HOW to do them.
A much better syllabus than previous incarnations - this one explains WHY we do things rather than HOW to do them.
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Angelina is a fabulous trainer, really clear, concise, explaining each element of the course with practical examples to aid solutions sticking in your brain. She is a very engaging trainer which helps siginficantly with courses like these
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Good course, the content was good and delivered excellently
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Very interactive. Encouragement for discussion.
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The over all course was good. The only part i found challenging was the maths-related questions as i found it more complex than others
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Excellent, lots of interactions and discussions between the group and the trainer which helped to better prepare for the exam.
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Very informative & comprehensive, Trainer was very pleasant also.
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Excellent course. Very useful.
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She was an exceptional tutor, effortlessly conveying her expertise with every lesson. Her confident approach made it clear that she truly knew her craft.
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Michael Owusu| Test Manager| CTI
Excellent course. Very useful.
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Nik Patel| Test Manager| MMO
She was an exceptional tutor, effortlessly conveying her expertise with every lesson. Her confident approach made it clear that she truly knew her craft.
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Relevant to my job, gave insights on current workload, and felt more comfortable as the course progressed.
“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.”
Mandy Leonard, Test Analyst, Oxford University
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The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management course is designed for experienced software testing professionals who are ready to progress into senior roles with responsibility for planning, monitoring, and controlling test activities at an organisational level. As part of the ISTQB Advanced Level certification path, this programme builds on the Foundation level by equipping you with the advanced skills needed to manage teams, define strategies, and deliver value-driven testing within complex projects.
Anonymous –
A much better syllabus than previous incarnations – this one explains WHY we do things rather than HOW to do them.