ISTQB Advance Test Manager

This course is designed for experienced testing professionals looking to gain advanced skills for managing test teams to deliver successful software testing projects.
In this course, you’ll learn the practical application of risk-based testing and test management tasks including planning and estimation. You’ll also learn how to manage stakeholders, form test teams with the relevant competencies and skills to ensure effective resourcing and undertake test process improvement initiatives.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The prerequisite for this course is the ISTQB® Foundation Certificate and it is suggested that candidates have at least 3 years testing experience.
The prerequisite for this course is the ISTQB® Foundation Certificate and it is suggested that candidates have at least 3 years testing experience.
Test Team Leads / QA Leads and Test Managers / QA Managers wanting to improve their test management skills.
Experienced Testers wanting to progress into a test management role.

Learning Outcomes

Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes
Organise and lead risk identification and risk analysis sessions and use the results of such sessions
Create and implement test plans consistent with organisational policies and test strategies
Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives
Assess and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders
Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participate in sourcing adequate resources
Identify and plan necessary skills development within their test team
Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the costs and benefits expected
Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders
Participate in and lead test process improvement initiatives