ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management v3.0

This 4-day course covers test management topics in detail, including planning, risk-based testing, estimation, metrics, defect management, test process improvement and people skills.

This course is accredited by ISTQB and is based on the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus v3.0.

The course includes exercises and practice exam questions to highlight key aspects of the Syllabus, and to help participants understand and practice the concepts and methods presented.

Course Objectives

To provide an understanding of Software Test Management issues beyond the ISTQB Foundation Level – giving participants the knowledge and skills required to understand Test Management at the Advanced Level.

Who will benefit?

This 5-day course is most appropriate for Software Testers, Software Test Analysts, Software Test Engineers, Software Test Consultants, Software Test Managers and anyone wishing to gain the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Certificate.

ISTQB’s Advanced Level Certificates are also appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Software Testing, such as Project Managers, Quality Managers, Software Development Managers, Business Analysts, IT Directors and Management Consultants.

Prerequisites

To take the actual exam ( ISTQB Advanced Software Test Management Certificate ) candidates must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate. Note: There are no prerequisites for participating in the course without taking the exam.

Skills Gained

A candidate who achieves the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management Certificate can be expected to:

• Manage testing in various software development projects by applying test management processes.
• Identify stakeholders and software development lifecycle models relevant to the project.
• Implement a risk-based testing approach applying risk management activities.
• Define a project test strategy suitable for the project.
• Continuously monitor and control testing activities to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Assess and report the test progress to the project stakeholders.
• Identify the necessary skills and plan test team skills development.
• Propose a business case for test activities that outlines the costs and benefits expected.
• Ensure proper communication within the software testing team and with other project stakeholders.
• Actively lead test process improvement initiatives.
• Plan the test activities and estimate the test effort.
• Create defect reports and a defect workflow suitable for the software development lifecycle used in the organisation.

Course Content

Managing the Test Activities

Explains how to define Test Management tasks according to the context of a project and how to adjust the test activities to the software lifecycle in use and the different test levels and test types. Risk-based testing for test prioritization and effort allocation is discussed with emphasis on product risk management. We will learn about choosing the appropriate test strategy to align with various aspects of the projects.

Participants will learn the generic steps for conducting a standard test process improvement initiative and how to create a test improvement plan, using software test process improvement models such as TMMi, TPI Next.

This chapter ends with learning how to utilize test tools to make testing more efficient, including good practices for introducing a tool, how to choose a tool and how to benefit from a tool through collecting metrics.

Managing the Product

Here the focus is on the ways testing is contributing to the product.

Participants learn how define metrics and use them to monitor, control and report the test progress and the product’s quality status. Test estimation activities and techniques are explained. Defect management is explained from the perspective of test management, defect management in different software development life-cycles, and ways to use defects information to improve the processes.

Managing the Team

Discusses how to assess the range of skills required for a software testing team, and define a growth plan for skill development. Includes team motivation and communication skills.

The Exam

The ISTQB Advanced Test Management Certificate is awarded to those who pass the 2-hour multiple choice exam, which is set, moderated, marked and invigilated by an ISTQB licensed Exam Provider. Candidates must score 65% or greater to pass the exam.

The exam may be taken during the course or at a later date. It can also be taken online.