Overview
The ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification equips professionals with structured skills to perform effective software testing throughout the software development lifecycle. This certification emphasizes the role of a test analyst, detailing essential techniques, testing activities, and responsibilities necessary for high-quality testing and test process optimization.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Conduct relevant testing activities based on different software development lifecycles.
- Prioritize testing activities according to risk analysis outcomes.
- Select and apply suitable test techniques to ensure adequate test coverage.
- Document test activities effectively based on project requirements.
- Determine appropriate functional testing types based on the system requirements.
- Participate in usability testing teams efficiently.
- Review requirements and user stories to identify common issues.
- Utilize testing tools to improve the efficiency of the test process.
Prerequisites
- Hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0 certificate or a previous Foundation Level version.
- Have practical experience in software testing management.
- Understand software development lifecycle models and test strategies.
- Be familiar with test process improvement methodologies.
- Possess experience in planning and estimating software testing efforts.
Course Outline
- Overview of the test process and its integration within development cycles.
- Detailed responsibilities of a test analyst in various testing stages.
- Interaction with other roles in the testing and development teams.
- Introduction to risk-based testing and its importance.
- Techniques for identifying and assessing project risks.
- Prioritizing testing tasks based on identified risks and business impact.
- Applying test techniques for specific test conditions.
- Designing and executing test cases based on functional requirements.
- Overview of different functional testing types and their applications.
- Producing relevant test documentation, including test cases and reports.
- Developing defect reports that aid in efficient defect resolution.
- Managing defect workflows to ensure timely defect tracking.
- Conducting usability testing and working within usability testing teams.
- Participating in requirement and user story reviews to identify potential issues.
- Communicating findings with stakeholders for quick resolution.