ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineering

Course 3169

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Language: English
  • Level: Advanced

Provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to guide a test automation project. The course focuses on the concepts, methods, tools, and processes for automating dynamic functional tests and the relationship of those tests to test management, configuration management, defect management, software development processes and quality assurance.

Methods described are generally applicable across a variety of software lifecycle approaches (e.g., agile, sequential, incremental, iterative), types of software systems (e.g., embedded, distributed, mobile) and test types (functional and non-functional testing).

ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineering Delivery Methods

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  • Online

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ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineering Course Information

In this course, you will:

  • Describe the purpose of test automation.
  • Understand test automation through the software development lifecycle.
  • Understand the configuration of an infrastructure to enable test automation.
  • Learn the evaluation process for selecting the right tools and strategies.
  • Understand design concepts for building modular and scalable test automation solutions.
  • Select an approach, including a pilot, to plan test automation deployment within the software development lifecycle.
  • Design and develop (new or modified) test automation solutions that meet technical needs.
  • Consider scope and approach of test automation and maintenance of testware.
  • Understand how automated tests integrate within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Understand how to collect, analyze, and report on test automation data in order to inform stakeholders.
  • Verify the test automation infrastructure.
  • Define continuous improvement opportunities for test automation.

Prerequisites

Candidates for the ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering certificate must hold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate (CTFL)

ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineering Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation

Module 2: Preparing for Test Automation

Module 3: Test Automation Architecture

Module 4: Implementing Test Automation

Module 5: Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation

Module 6: Test Automation Reporting and Metrics

Module 7: Verifying the Test Automation Solution

Module 8: Continuous Improvement

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ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineering

The CTAL-TAE certification is designed for professionals who are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining test automation solutions. It builds on the ISTQB Foundation Level and focuses on the strategic and technical aspects of test automation, including architecture, tools, integration, and maintenance best practices.

The CTAL-TAE exam typically consists of multiple-choice questions based on real-world scenarios, with a duration of 90 minutes (or 113 minutes for non-native English speakers). The exam is closed book, and the minimum passing score is 65%. Questions are weighted to reflect their complexity and relevance to key learning objectives.

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