ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management Course

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management Course Outline

Domain 1: Managing the Test Activities
 

Module 1: The Test Process 

• Test planning 

• Test monitoring and test control 

• Test completion 
   

Module 2: The Context of Testing 

• Test Stakeholders 

• Importance of Stakeholders’ Knowledge in Test Management 

• Test Management in a Hybrid Software Development Model 

• Test Management Activities for Various Software Development    Lifecycle Models 

• Test Management Activities at Various Test Levels 

• Test Management Activities for Different Test Types 

• Test Management Activities to Plan, Monitor, and Control 
   

Module 3: Risk-Based Testing 

• Testing as a Risk Mitigation Activity 

• Identification of Quality Risks 

• Quality Risk Assessment 

• Quality Risk Mitigation Through Appropriate Testing 

• Techniques for Risk-Based Testing 

• Success Metrics for Risk-Based Testing 

• Effectiveness of Risk-Based Testing
   

Module 4: The Project Test Strategy 

• Introduction 

• Choosing a Test Approach 

• Analysing the Organisational Test Strategy, Project Context and Other Aspects 

• Definition of Test Objectives
   

Module 5: Improving the Test Process 

• The Test Improvement Process (IDEAL) 

• Model-Based Test Process Improvement 

• Analytical-Based Test Process Improvement Approach 

• Retrospectives 
   

Module 6: Test Tool 

• Introduction Test Tools 

• Good Practices for Tool Introduction 

• Technical and Business Aspects for Tool Decisions 

• Selection Process Considerations and Return on Investment Evaluation 

• Tool Lifecycle 
   

Domain 2: Managing the Product 
 

Module 7: Test Metrics 

• Introduction 

• Metrics for Test Management Activities 

• Categories of Test Metrics 

• Monitoring, Control and Completion 

• Test Reporting 
   

Module 8: Test Estimation 

• Estimating What Activities Testing Will Involve 

• Factors Which May Influence Test Effort 

• Selection of Test Estimation Techniques 
   

Module 9: Defect Management 

• Introduction 

• Defect Lifecycle 

• Cross-functional Defect Management 

• Specifics of Defect Management in Agile Teams 

• Defect Management Challenges in Hybrid Software Development 

• Defect Report Information 

• Defining Process Improvement Actions Using Defect Report Information 
   

Domain 3: Managing the Team 
 

Module 10: The Test Team 

• Introduction 

• Typical Skills within Four Areas of Competence 

• Analyse Required Test Team Member Skills 

• Assessing Test Team Member Skills 

• Developing Test Team Member Skills 

• Management Skills Required to Manage a Test Team 

• Motivating or Demotivating Factors for a Test Team in Certain Situations 
   

Module 11: Stakeholder Relationship 

• Introduction 

• Cost of Quality 

• Cost-benefit Relationship of Testing 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course prepares professionals to take on leadership roles in software testing, ensuring that test processes are efficient, measurable, and aligned with organisational goals. 
 

• Learn advanced test management principles and industry best practices 

• Learn to develop and implement effective test strategies and policies 

• Learn to manage testing teams, resources, and communication efficiently 

• Learn to apply risk-based testing and test estimation techniques 

• Learn to monitor, control, and report on testing progress and quality metrics 

• Learn to drive process improvement and enhance organisational testing maturity 

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management Exam Information

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management Exam evaluates a learner’s ability to apply advanced principles of test management, leadership, and process improvement in professional environments. The format of the exam is as follows: 

• Total Questions: 50 

• Total Marks: 88 Marks 

• Pass Mark: 65.9% or 58/88 Marks 

• Duration: 120 Minutes  

• Type: Closed Book