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Course Overview This course has been classified as IT Technical Training. Course Overview The Certificate for Test Managers is based on the ISTQB Advanced level syllabus. It extends the knowledge gained in the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and is one of three certificated courses in the overall advanced scheme. ISTQB Advanced Test Manager is suitable for those who are expecting to be actively involved in the management of any aspect of software testing. The course, which is fully compliant with the syllabus and its prescribed learning objectives, contains 9 key modules of at least the required duration (minutes): - Introduction to the syllabus;
- Basic Aspects of Software Testing (150);
- Testing Processes (120);
- Test Management (1120);
- Reviews (120);
- Incident Management (80);
- Standards & Test Improvement Process (120);
- Test Tools & Automation (90);
- People Skills & Team Composition (240).
Course & Qualification Objectives Taking the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate syllabus in Software Testing as its basis, the certificate and course build directly on key aspects of management: - To prepare candidates for the examination for the Advanced Certificate for Test Managers;
- To extend understanding of software test management - its practical application and key components - and to enhance awareness of issues and constraints around software test management.
Syllabus - Key points Basic Aspects of Software Testing - Testing in the Software Lifecycle;
- Testing for Specific System Types;
- Metrics & Measurement.
Testing ProcessesTest Planning & Control; Test Implementation & Execution; Evaluating Exit Criteria & Reporting; Test Closure Activities. Test Management - Test Management Documentation;
- Test Plan Documentation;
- Test Estimation;
- Scheduling Test Planning;
- Test Progress Monitoring & Control;
- Business Value of Testing;
- Distributed, Outsourced & Insourced Testing;
- Introduction to Risk-Based Testing;
- Risk Management;
- Risk Management in the Lifecycle ;
- Failure Mode & Effect Analysis;
- Test Management Issues.
Reviews - The Principles of Reviews;
- Introducing Reviews;
- Success Factors for Reviews.
Incident Management - Process, Evaluate, Analyze Defect & Update Defects Taxonomy.
Standards & Test Process Improvement - Improving the Test Process;
- Different industry models.
Test Tools & Automation - Test Tool Concepts;
- Test Tool Categories.
People Skills & Team Composition - Individual Skills;
- Test Team Dynamics;
- Fitting Testing Within an Organization;
- Motivation;
- Communication.
Who Should Attend? This advanced level qualification for test managers is aimed at all testing professionals who hold the ISEB/ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and who wish to gain greater knowledge and recognition of test management and its application. The course is for anyone involved in software testing who will or wishes to become involved in software test management now or in the future, either directly or indirectly, including: - Testers;
- Test Analysts;
- Test Engineers;
- Test Consultants;
- Test Managers;
- User Acceptance Testers;
- Project & Programme Managers;
- and Software Developers.
Course Format This five-day, tutor-led course uses a mixture of slide presentations, lectures and practical exercises. The qualification is assessed by means of a two-hour, multiple-choice examination, which is normally scheduled to take place approximately 2 to 4 weeks following the course. An optional revision day, scheduled approximately a week before the examination, is also provided at an additional cost. Prerequisites Candidates are required to hold the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. In addition it is strongly recommended by the syllabus board that candidates also have at least 18 months experience in Software Testing and take an accredited course before sitting the exam.
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