Overview
The ISTQB Test Analyst certification equips test professionals with advanced skills for executing structured and rigorous testing throughout the software development lifecycle. This certification enhances expertise in test analysis, test design, and functional testing techniques, ensuring that test analysts are prepared to lead testing efforts and contribute effectively to high-quality software delivery.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Execute testing activities tailored to the software development lifecycle in use.
- Prioritize testing tasks based on insights from risk analysis.
- Apply various test techniques to meet required coverage levels and ensure adequate test confidence.
- Document testing activities to provide clear, relevant, and traceable information.
- Collaborate effectively in usability testing and conduct functional testing as required.
- Participate in stakeholder reviews to identify and address potential requirements issues.
- Enhance the testing process by leveraging tools to improve efficiency.
Prerequisites
- Hold an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate.
- Have practical experience in software testing (specific criteria may vary by provider).
- Understand core testing principles, techniques, and practices.
- Possess familiarity with functional and usability testing.
- Have experience participating in requirements and user story reviews.
Course Outline
- Roles and responsibilities of a test analyst.
- Understanding the software development lifecycle and its impact on testing.
- Overview of structured testing processes.
- Conducting risk analysis to inform test planning.
- Prioritizing test cases based on risk levels.
- Balancing thoroughness and efficiency in test coverage.
- Techniques for effective functional and usability testing.
- Applying boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and decision tables.
- Techniques for traceability and ensuring coverage requirements.
- Creating clear and structured test documentation.
- Writing test cases, test scenarios, and defect reports.
- Reporting and communicating testing outcomes effectively.
- Planning and conducting usability testing sessions.
- Reviewing requirements and user stories with stakeholders.
- Identifying common errors in work products and providing feedback.