ISTQB Advanced Certificate in Software Testing - Test Manager

Certification : ISTQB Advanced Certificate in Software Testing - Test Manager
Duration :   5 days
Course Delivery : Instructor lead training by certified instructor
Language : Romanian/English
Price : 6900 RON plus VAT incl exam 

 

                                                                                                                                               

 Course Introduction:

The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) focuses on the further professionalization of the testing profession. ISTQB certification means market recognition and is a measure of competence. 

The ISTQB test certification program is divided into three levels: 

• Foundation certificate
• Advance certificate
• Expert Certificate

The Advanced level consists of three modules: Test Manager, Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst. Someone who has successfully completed the three modules is Full Advanced and is allowed to use the title Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL)

The ISTQB Advanced Test Manager training is a five day training. In addition, one must take into account some homework. The emphasis is on applying structured testing in practice. About 50% of the training consists of practical exercises partly based on a comprehensive case. This training is a preparation for the exam “ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certificate” and meets the requirements stated by the ISTQB. This training deals extensively with test management, reviews, management tools and test process improvement. The Foundation Certificate is a prerequisite for participating into the Advanced Certificate exam.

Course Description:

Participants will gain practical skills to:

Managing the Test Activities

• The Test Process
• The Context of Testing
• Risk-Based Testing
• The Project Test Strategy
• Improving the Test Process
• Test Tools

Managing the Product

• Test Metrics
• Test Estimation
• Defect Management

Managing the Team

• The Test Team
• Stakeholder Relationship

Audience:

• Testers, Test analysts, Test engineers, Test consultants, Test managers, User acceptance testers and software developers
• Project Managers 
• Quality Managers 
• Software Development Managers 
• Business Analysts 
• IT Directors 
• Management Consultants 
• Other software development resources

 

Prerequisites:

The Foundation Certificate is a prerequisite for participating into the Advanced Certificate exam

Preparation in advance:

In order to prepare for the training, we suggest that you take the time to read the foundation material

Learning Objectives:

The following learning objectives are defined as applying to the syllabus. Each topic in the syllabus will be examined according to the learning objective for that topic.

• 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 organizational test strategy and project context 
• Continuously monitor and control testing to achieve project goals 
• Assess and report test progress to project stakeholder 
• 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

Course activities:

• 2-3 hours of evening work is required in order to take the exam 
• Classroom lecturing. 
• Individual and group assignments. 
• Exam preparation session 

Included in the course:

• ISTQB authorized student curriculum. 
• ISTQB-iSQI accredited exam 
• Electronic certificate
• Include Take2
• Copies of the visual materials used in class. 
• Coffee breaks 

About examination:

• Advanced Certificate in Software Testing - Test Manager
• Exam administration is ISTQB -iSQI responsability 
• ITAcademy enable with logistics the administration of the exams 
• The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions; 58 points out of 88 (aprox 66% ) are needed to pass. Time allocated 120 min (+30 min for non-native language)
• The exam is online or paper based, in english or any translation available at ISTQB-iSQI