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ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Training

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The Certificate for ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Training is based on the ISTQB Advanced level syllabus. It extends the knowledge gained in the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and is one of three certificated courses in the overall advanced scheme.

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager is suitable for those who are expecting to be actively involved in the management of any aspect of software testing. The ISTQB Advanced Test Manager course, which is fully compliant with the syllabus and its prescribed learning objectives, contains 9 key modules of at least the required duration (minutes):

1. Introduction to the syllabus;
2. Basic Aspects of Software Testing (150);
3. Testing Processes (120);
4. Test Management (1120);
5. Reviews (120); 
6. Incident Management (80);
7. Standards & Test Improvement Process (120);
8. Test Tools & Automation (90);
9. People Skills & Team Composition (240).

We also provide private and in-company ISTQB Advanced Test Manager courses. Call +44 (0) 1273 622272 to discuss.

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Course Objectives

Taking the ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate syllabus in Software Testing as its basis, the certificate and course build directly on key aspects of management:

• To prepare candidates for the examination for the Advanced Certificate for Test Managers;
• To extend understanding of software test management – its practical application and key components – and to enhance awareness of issues and constraints around software test management.

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Training Key Points

Basic Aspects of Software Testing

• Testing in the Software Lifecycle;
• Testing for Specific System Types;
• Metrics & Measurement.

Test Tools & Automation

• Test Tool Concepts;
• Test Tool Categories.

Reviews

• The Principles of Reviews;
• Introducing Reviews;
• Success Factors for Reviews.

Test Management

• Test Management Documentation;
• Test Plan Documentation;
• Test Estimation;
• Scheduling Test Planning;
• Test Progress Monitoring & Control;
• Business Value of Testing;
• Distributed, Outsourced & Insourced Testing;
• Introduction to Risk-Based Testing;
• Risk Management;
• Risk Management in the Lifecycle ;
• Failure Mode & Effect Analysis;
• Test Management Issues. Incident Management
• Process, Evaluate, Analyze Defect & Update Defects Taxonomy.

People Skills & Team Composition

• Individual Skills;
• Test Team Dynamics;
• Fitting Testing Within an Organization;
• Motivation;
• Communication

Testing Processes

• Test Planning & Control;
• Test Implementation & Execution;
• Evaluating Exit Criteria & Reporting;
• Test Closure Activities.

Standards & Test Process Improvement

• Improving the Test Process;
• Different industry models.

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Exam

Each Advanced level examination lasts 3 hours and consists of 65 multiple choice, questions. Each question has a value of 1, 2 or 3 marks, the total available mark for each exam is 100 and the pass mark is 65. The Advanced level exam has “pick ‘n’ mix” questions which consist of a stem (question) followed by a list of options (minimum 5). The candidate is asked to pick 2 or 3 of the options listed.

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Training Course Audience

This advanced level qualification for test managers is aimed at all testing professionals who wish to gain greater knowledge and recognition of test management and its application. In addition it is strongly recommended by the syllabus board that candidates also have at least 18 months experience in Software Testing and take an accredited course before sitting the exam: Testers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Test Consultants, Test Managers, User Acceptance Testers, Project & Programme Managers and Software Developers.

ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Course Recommended Reading

Software Testing: An ISEB Foundation by Brian Hambling - buy from amazon
Testing Object Oriented Systems: Models, Patterns and Tools - Robert Binder - buy from amazon
British Qualifications - Kogan Page - buy from amazon

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