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ISTQB Advanced Level Certification in Software Testing - Advanced Test Manager Module
Course Objectives
To provide an understanding of software test management that goes beyond the ISTQB Foundation level. It provides test managers with a good level of knowledge that enables analysis of situations in order to present practical solutions. The information gained on the course provides a framework for test managers to build upon within their organisations. Spreadsheets, templates and utilities will be provided, enabling managers to be more efficient and effective within their organisations.
Who Will Benefit
This 3-day course is appropriate for test managers, test team leaders, development managers, project managers and anyone wishing to gain the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager Qualification. It is one third of the “Full Advanced Certified Testing Professional” qualification.
Skills Gained
- Understand the various lifecycles and how to apply them effectively
- Create a firm foundation for the success of testing in your organisation
- Estimate, plan, monitor and control testing on any project
- Understand how to manage distributed, outsourced and insourced test resources
- Build effective and highly-motivated test teams
- Understand and apply test process improvement models
Course Content
- Basic Aspects of Software Testing
This section will build upon those aspects introduced in the “core” module. The different testing lifecycles will be explored, providing a detailed understanding of how to implement the most appropriate lifecycle. Specific systems, metrics and measures will be explained, allowing relevant testing strategies to be produced.
- Test Management
Test Management Documentation
This section explains the differences between a test policy, test strategy, master test plan and level test plan. Examples of different strategies are shown that could be used to meet defined policies.
- Test Plan Documentation Templates
This section describes the content of a test plan (master and level) according to IEEE 829. We shall provide test plan templates and how they can be adapted depending on the organisation, standards and formality of the project.
- Test Estimation
Many factors affect the estimates we produce for testing and this session will highlight considerations when estimating testing. Ten different estimation techniques are shown and how to communicate this information to management.
- Scheduling Test Planning
This session explains the importance of test planning and highlights the benefit of iterative test planning.
- Test Progress Monitoring & Control
We monitor testing to establish our project goals and delegates will understand different metrics to collect and their significance when creating test reports.
- Business Value of Testing
Testing needs to deliver value to any project and benefits need to be understood by management. This session shows how testing can be measured in terms of value and efficiency.
- Distributed, Outsourced and Insourced Testing
The need for clear channels of communication and trust is needed, regardless of location. However, test teams based across multiple locations encounter further challenges. Some of these differences are detailed in this section and the impact if these difficulties are not addressed.
- Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
FMEA is a very structured approach to understanding risk. Delegates will gain an understanding and experience of using this technique and assess the model’s use in their organisation.
- Test Management Issues
This section identifies test management issues for safety critical systems, systems of systems and showing the use and benefits of the Exploratory testing approach, as well as other issues such as tackling non-functional testing.
- Standards and Test Improvement Process
There are many standards and improvement models to highlight areas of change and become more effective and efficient with testing. This section highlights different sources and their usefulness; followed by various test improvement models such as Test Maturity Model (TMM), Systematic Test and Evaluation Process (STEP), Critical Testing Processes (CTP) and Test Process Improvement (TPI).
- People Skills – Team Composition
This session looks at the skills of a tester and different ways to motivate test team members. We consider factors when identifying skills needed for an existing team and how test team dynamics can affect productivity. Finally, we show different organisational structures for testing and the importance of independent test teams.
The Exam
This course will provide the delegate with the necessary knowledge and skills to sit the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certificate multiple-choice exam. Delegates will be given the opportunity to sit the examination at the end of the course.
Information about the certification can be found on the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) website: http://www.istqb.org/
Course Details
- Prerequisites
Delegates wishing to take the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certificate must hold the ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate and have completed the ISTQB Advanced Level Core Module. If you wish to sit the course without taking the exam, there are no prerequisites.
- Course presentation and duration
The course is presented by an experienced software testing practitioner. The course duration is three days. It runs from 8:00 to 17:30. This includes a lunch and two tea breaks daily.
- Course Structure
The ISTQB Advanced Level qualification is divided into three streams: Test Manager,
Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst. Test and Data Services have taken out the concepts that relate to all three streams into this 2-day core module. This module must be completed by anyone wanting to attain the ISTQB Advanced Certificate before specialising in their appropriate stream.
- Training style
The course is conducted in a classroom style. Candidates use practical tasks to layer theoretical concepts.
- Comprehensive and accredited course materials, certification and assessment
Test and Data Services have licensed training material from Grove Consultants. Comprehensive course notes are provided. During the course several practical worksheets will be issued. These will assist candidates in their preparation for the final exam. The training material that Test and Data Services uses is accredited by the UKTB.
- Accreditation
Test and Data Services is fully accredited by SASTQB to train this course.
- Training Venues
Test and Data Services presents courses at several well-established training facilities in Midrand (near Johannesburg and Pretoria), Cape Town and Durban. Training can be arranged at the client’s premises, depending on adequate facilities and candidate numbers.
Training courses can also be provided internationally.
SAVE 4 DAYS TRAINING with Test and Data Services
The structure of the ISTQB Advanced course contains a common core module of 2 days which can be followed by 3 days for each of any selected Certified Tester modules. This saves the candidate 4 days of training (and cost) to become a “Full Advanced Certified Tester.” This full certification takes 11 days with Test and Data Services, rather than the 15 it typically requires.
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