ISTQB® Certified Tester – Advanced Level – Test Management v3.0 | 02, 03, 04 December 2024 | Drachten (NL)

Are you ready to take your testing expertise to the next level? The latest ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 course is designed to help you master the skills and knowledge necessary to manage test teams, plan testing activities, and lead your organization’s testing strategy efficiently.

Why the CTAL-TM v3.0 Training?

This newly updated course is aligned with industry best practices, equipping you with the skills needed to:

• Lead Testing Projects: Become a proficient test manager, able to oversee the entire testing process and effectively manage both team and project resources.
• Develop Testing Strategies: Create comprehensive test strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring quality and risk management.
• Manage Stakeholders: Improve communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, aligning their expectations with testing outcomes.
• Optimize Test Processes: Gain insights into improving and refining testing processes, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of your test team.
• Master Test Metrics: Learn to measure, analyze, and report on the success of testing activities using meaningful metrics.

What’s New in Version 3.0?

Version 3.0 brings you the latest trends and advancements in software testing, including:

• Updated Testing Processes: Modern techniques and strategies for agile, DevOps, and continuous integration environments.
• Emphasis on Risk-Based Testing: More advanced techniques for managing project risks and aligning testing efforts with business-critical areas.
• Improved Leadership Focus: New modules on soft skills, leadership in testing, and stakeholder management, preparing you for a greater managerial role.
• Advanced Metrics and Reporting: Tools and methodologies for assessing testing outcomes and using data-driven approaches to decision-making.

Who Should Attend?

This course is perfect for experienced test professionals looking to advance their career, including:

• Test Managers and Leaders: Seeking to formalize and deepen their expertise.
• QA and Test Professionals: Aiming to step into a management role.
• Project Managers: Involved in software development or testing projects and wanting to understand test management better.

Prerequisites

Candidates should already have:

• the ISTQB® Foundation Level certification (CTFL).
• Experience working in software testing, with some exposure to managing testing activities.
  

Course Outline

• Test Process and Management: Best practices in managing the test process, including planning, monitoring, and controlling testing activities.
• Test Strategy and Planning: How to create test strategies that are aligned with business goals.
• Test Monitoring and Control: Tools and techniques for tracking testing progress and making informed decisions based on metrics.
• Risk-Based Testing: Using risk analysis to prioritize testing efforts and manage testing in complex projects.
• Managing Test Teams: Learn how to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse testing team.
• Stakeholder Communication: Techniques for keeping stakeholders informed and managing their expectations.
• Test Improvement: Identifying and implementing improvements to the test process.

Certification and Career Benefits

Upon successful completion of the CTAL-TM v3.0 exam, you will:

• Receive the ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Manager certification, globally recognized by employers in the IT industry.
• Be well-positioned for career advancement, with many organizations seeking certified professionals for senior test management roles.
• Enhance your ability to deliver quality products, manage testing teams effectively, and contribute to business success.

Why Train With Us?

• Expert Trainers: Our trainers are experienced professionals with deep knowledge of test management and practical industry experience.
• Comprehensive Learning Materials: You’ll receive up-to-date training materials, including case studies, examples, and exam preparation resources.
• Hands-On Exercises: Practice real-world scenarios and apply your knowledge in a controlled environment.
• Flexible Learning Options: We offer both in-person and online learning formats to fit your schedule.

Course Delivery

The course duration is three days and is organised only in a live classroom or live virtual classroom.

Our accredited trainer will share experience in software testing through various real-life examples and different mock exams will ensure you’re optimally prepared to pass your certification exam. 

The course material is in English. The course is in English.
All training materials are provided at the start of the training.

The Exam

The exam can be taken via a Flex (remote) or in an exam centre of choice (Pearson View). 
– 50 multiple-choice questions. 
– Total points 88
– Passing score 58
– 120 minutes (+25%, if the candidate’s native language is not the exam language). 

More information about the exam can be found in our FAQ.

Administration

Pricing 
€ 2.450 / person for three days, VAT excluded. The price includes the exam fee, course material, lunch and beverages.

Course Logistics 
All courses begin promptly at 9 am and are scheduled until 5 pm. 

This course is organised in a Live Classroom in Drachten, The Netherlands. When required, you can organise an in-company format training course. Please reach out to us for more information.

Terms and Conditions
Find our Terms and Conditions for the training here.