ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst

This practical course is design for testing professionals wanting to develop their test analysis and design skills.
You’ll learn how to apply test design techniques in real-world situations gaining competency in the principles essentials for test design specification and performing outcome-driven test activities.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The prerequisite for this course is the ISTQB® Foundation Certificate and it is suggested that candidates have at least 2 years testing experience.
The prerequisite for this course is the ISTQB® Foundation Certificate and it is suggested that candidates have at least 2 years testing experience.
Experienced Test Analysts / QA Engineers wanting to advance their hands-on testing skills.
Test Managers wanting a better understanding of advanced test design skills.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the responsibilities for the test analyst in all aspects of test management
Understand test analysts involvement in different software development lifecycles
Use review checklists to analyse requirements specifications, use cases or user stories and identify problems
Participate in risk management activities
Perform the appropriate test analysis and design tasks based on the project description and the software development lifecycle being used
Recall the main activities of test analysis and design
Recall the main components of test implementation and execution
Determine the steps and considerations that should be taken when executing tests
Explain the use of test tools
Understand the importance of designing and implementing a defect classification scheme
Understand the main components of evaluating exit criteria, reporting and test closure
Write test cases using specification-based techniques to achieve a defined level of coverage
Describe defect-based and experienced-based techniques
Determine and apply appropriate test techniques to meet specified goals
Exemplify the appropriate techniques to test quality attributes for business domain testing