Description
In the training: “ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst”, you get a thorough introduction to the advanced principles and practices of software testing. This training provides an overview of ISTQB's testing methods and lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of specialized testing techniques.
Immerse yourself in advanced test analysis and design techniques. Learn how to develop detailed test plans, design test cases, and maximize test effectiveness to detect software errors. Develop skills in managing and controlling the testing process. You'll learn about topics such as: test planning, estimation, monitoring, and controlling test activities, as well as risk management in software testing.
Gain insight into technical test methods such as path tests, data tests, and static analysis. Learn how to apply these methods to thoroughly evaluate both functional and non-functional aspects of a software product. Explore the use of test tools and test automation principles. Understand how to effectively select and use test tools, and learn about the latest trends and best practices in test automation.
End the training with extensive preparation for the certification exam: “ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst”. To do this, you will be provided with: study material, practice questions and tips to successfully complete the exam.
The exam voucher is included in the training.
Audience
The training: “ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst” is primarily intended for software testers who have completed the training: “ISTQB Foundation” and want to take the next step at ISTQB's Advanced Level.
This training is particularly suitable for the following people:
- Experienced software testers
- Professionals who already have some experience in software testing and want to deepen their skills with advanced testing techniques and methods.
- Quality Assurance Specialists
- Specialists who want to broaden their expertise in analyzing, designing and executing comprehensive tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software.
- Test managers and team leaders
- Managers who are responsible for leading test teams and who are looking for advanced knowledge and skills to optimize their test processes.
- Software Developers
- Developers interested in understanding advanced testing techniques to improve the quality of their code and collaborate more effectively with test teams.
- ICT professionals who want to specialize in software testing
- ICT professionals who want to focus their career on software testing and quality assurance and want to obtain internationally recognized certification.
Methods
The “ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst” training is built around an interactive and in-depth approach to advanced software testing principles and practices. The training method combines theory with practical application, focusing on developing detailed test plans, designing test cases, and maximizing test effectiveness to identify software errors. The course includes comprehensive lessons on advanced test analysis, design techniques, test management, risk management, and technical testing methods, such as path and data testing and static analysis.
Participants get hands-on experience through exercises and project work that encourages the application of learned techniques in realistic scenarios. This prepares them not only theoretically, but also practically, to effectively manage and execute test processes.
Contents
Topics that will be covered:
- Explain how and why the timing and level of involvement for the Test Analyst varies when working with different software development lifecycle models.
- Summarize the appropriate tasks for the Test Analyst when conducting analysis and design activities.
- Explain why test conditions should be understood by the stakeholders.
- For a given project scenario, select the appropriate design level for test cases (high-level or low-level).
- Explain the issues to be considered in test case design.
- Summarize the appropriate tasks for the Test Analyst when conducting test implementation activities.
- Summarize the appropriate tasks for the Test Analyst when conducting test execution activities.
- For a given situation, participate in risk identification, perform risk assessment and propose appropriate risk mitigation.
- Analyze a given specification item (s) and design test cases by applying equivalence partitioning.
- Analyze a given specification item (s) and design test cases by applying boundary value analysis.
- Analyze a given specification item (s) and design test cases by applying decision table testing.
- Analyze a given specification item (s) and design test cases by applying state transition testing.
- Explain how classification tree diagrams support test techniques.
- Analyze a given specification item (s) and design test cases by applying pairwise testing.
- Analyze a system, or its requirement specification, in order to determine likely types of defects to be found and select the appropriate black-box test technique (s).
- Explain the principles of experience-based test techniques, and the benefits and drawbacks compared to black-box and defect-based test techniques.
- Determine exploratory tests from a given scenario.
- Describe the application of defect-based test techniques and differentiate their use from black-box test techniques.
- For a given project situation, determine which black-box or experience-based test techniques should be applied to achieve specific goals.
- Explain what test techniques are appropriate to test functional completeness, correctness and appropriateness.
- Define the typical defects to be targeted for the functional completeness, correctness and appropriateness characteristics.
- Define when the functional completeness, correctness and appropriateness characteristics should be tested in the software development lifecycle.
- Explain the approaches that would be suitable to verify and validate both the implementation of the usability requirements and the fulfillment of the user's expectations.
- Explain the role of the test analyst in interoperability testing including identification of the defects to be targeted.
- Explain the role of the test analyst in portability testing including identification of the defects to be targeted.
- For a given set of requirements, determine the test conditions required to verify the functional and/or non-functional quality characteristics within the scope of the Test Analyst.
- Identify problems in a requirements specification according to checklist information provided in the syllabus.
- Identify problems in a user story according to checklist information provided in the syllabus.
- For a given scenario, determine the appropriate activities for a Test Analyst in a keyword-driven automation project.
- Explain the usage and types of test tools applied in test design, test data preparation and test execution.
Certification
The training provides comprehensive preparation for the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification exam, including study materials, practice questions, and exam strategies. Participants receive an exam voucher, which completes the training by taking the official certification exam, further validating their expertise in advanced software testing.