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ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst v4.0
Software quality depends on planned checks, not an impression that everything works. Structure test analysis, design and execution to identify defects and document results. Strengthen your contribution to validation decisions and dialogue with the product team.
- Duration
- 4 days 28 hours
- Code
- ISTQBATA Code
- Certification
- Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst v4.0 (CTAL-TA) Certification
Accredited training for the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst v4.0 (CTAL-TA) certification.
Presentation
A test analyst masters current methodologies and appropriate tools to conduct effective testing projects. They can plan test activities, critically assess risks, design and execute functional tests, and collect and analyse data to improve software quality.
Our ISTQB CTAL-TA v4.0 course focuses on essential test analysis and design skills. You will explore key topics: testing context, test case design, quality criteria, formal reviews, defect detection and analysis-focused automation tools. The program follows the latest ISTQB 2024 syllabus, ensuring alignment with current certification requirements and professional good practices.
Over these 4 days, you will measure progress through hands-on exercises and case studies to prepare effectively for the official Advanced Test Analyst certification exam (see the Certification tab for details).
Oo2 is a Platinum training centre accredited by GASQ (Global Association for Software Quality). This accreditation ensures that ISTQB CTAL-TA training and the exam meet ISTQB and GASQ quality requirements, for certification recognised in over 130 countries.
Objectives
- explain the test analyst's role and responsibilities in test analysis and design;
- specify the test analyst's tasks during test implementation and execution;
- select an appropriate level of test scenario design, high-level or low-level, for the project context;
- conduct risk analysis and propose appropriate mitigation measures for a given context;
- examine specification criteria and design test cases using equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, decision tables, state transitions and pairwise testing;
- master and apply testing techniques based on classification tree models;
- analyse a system or its technical specifications to identify potential defect types and select appropriate black-box testing methods;
- explain exploratory testing principles and compare their benefits and limitations with black-box testing;
- describe defect-based testing principles and compare them with black-box testing;
- choose between black-box and exploratory testing for a specific situation;
- identify recurring defects to correct for functional quality, compliance and suitability;
- list procedures for checking compliance with usability and user satisfaction requirements;
- describe the test analyst's role in compatibility and portability testing;
- determine test requirements for checking functional or non-functional quality criteria for given characteristics;
- identify shortcomings in specifications or a user experience using a syllabus-based checklist;
- define test analyst tasks in a keyword-driven automation project based on an established model;
- present the uses and categories of tools for test design, data preparation and execution;
- pass the ISTQB CTAL-TA exam and earn Advanced Level Test Analyst certification.
Program
Module 1: Mastering the analyst's role in the test process
- Test analyst tasks in test analysis and design.
- Analyst responsibilities during test implementation and execution.
- Positioning tests within the software development life cycle.
- Distinguishing high-level and low-level tests according to the project model.
Module 2: Conducting risk analysis and designing suitable tests
- Identifying, assessing and reducing risks within a testing approach.
- Selecting testing techniques based on risk and quality objectives.
- Applying black-box techniques: equivalence partitioning, boundary values, decision tables, state transitions and pairwise testing.
- Using classification trees to structure test cases.
Module 3: Selecting and applying appropriate testing techniques
- Analysing a system or its technical specifications to infer potential defects.
- Comparing black-box, exploratory and defect-based testing.
- Choosing between black-box and exploratory testing according to context.
- Identifying recurring defects affecting functional quality, compliance and suitability.
Module 4: Assessing quality against ISO 25010:2023
- Quality criteria for functional testing.
- Quality criteria for compatibility and portability testing.
- Quality criteria for user experience testing.
- Procedures for validating ease of use and user satisfaction.
Module 5: Contributing to reviews and improving deliverables
- Using checklists in document reviews.
- Reviewing requirements and functional specifications.
- Analysing user experience (UX) through deliverables.
- Adapting checklists to project specifics.
Module 6: Implementing automation and testing tools
- The analyst's contribution to a keyword-driven automation project.
- Tool types used for test design, preparation and execution.
- Test data management tools and their role in reliable results.
Audience
This course is for anyone seeking recognised certification and career progression in software testing, including:
- Software testing professionals wishing to validate their skills and gain an advanced qualification with international recognition.
- Experienced IT analysts and project managers seeking deeper functional testing knowledge and certification demonstrating test analysis expertise.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply to this ISTQB course:
- ISTQB Foundation certification: candidates must hold ISTQB Foundation Level certification (in French) or a recognised equivalent. This foundation is essential for understanding the advanced concepts covered.
- Professional software testing experience: 2 years of solid hands-on experience in professional software engineering.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
- Certification exam included: prepare under realistic exam conditions throughout the 4 days. The official ISTQB CTAL-TA v4.0 exam is included in the price: no additional fees or administrative steps, with your badge to collect at the end.
- Expertise from a certified instructor: your instructor holds ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst certification and has worked as a senior test analyst. They combine theory, anecdotes and practical tips from projects they have led so each concept becomes immediately applicable.
- Internationally recognised certification: ISTQB is present in 130 countries and appears in testing job advertisements worldwide. With CTAL-TA, you gain a widely applicable career credential for IT service companies, software vendors, banking, telecommunications and industry.
Dates and sessions
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