ISTQB Technical Test Analyst

Duration

The course according to syllabus lasts 3 days in total. Public courses are usually carried out in the period: Friday - Sunday. Each training day shall start at 9.00 and finish at 18.00. If you request for an in-house training, these course dates become flexible and a subject of further negotiation.

Location

Quality House is flexible and focuses on the needs of our clients. Public courses are housed in a hall provided by Quality House for the official dates in our Courses Calendar. Our company also organizes private courses for a single client, where both the dates and location are further negotiated. The client can suggest and provide a convenient location suited for their needs.

Accreditation

ISTQB Certified Tester, Advanced Level meets International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) requirements and has been accredited by South East European Testing Board (SEETB).

Potential Job Opportunities

Quality Assurance Specialists, Software Testers, Test Analysts, Test Leads, Test Managers

Brief Introduction

Testing professionals now have the opportunity to come head to head with the challenges and responsibilities of the Technical Test Analyst. Quality House introduces you to the intricate points, concepts and skills needed to further your career in testing.

ISTQB Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst certified course is the next logical step for experienced professionals who have sufficient grasp over the basics of software testing and have completed the ISTQB Foundation Level Course. Those who have completed the course acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work as software testers and test managers.

This three-day course focuses specifically on technical test analyst issues such as producing test documentation in relation to technical testing, choosing and applying appropriate specification-based, structure-based, defect-based and experience-based design techniques and specifying test cases to evaluate software characteristics. Acquiring these techniques and mastering the tools through practical exercises hones your eye to the fine points in the line of work a technical test analyst does.

Target Audience

Test Managers
Test Team Leaders
Development Managers
IT Directors
Project Managers
Quality Managers

Course Content

Risk Based Testing

Risk Identification
Risk Assessment
Risk Mitigation

Structured – Based Testing

Condition Testing
Modified Condition/ Decision Coverage Testing
Path Testing
API Testing
Selecting a Structured – based Technique

Analytical Techniques

Static Analysis
Dynamic Analysis

Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing

General Planning Issues
Security & Reliability Testing
Performance Testing
Resource Utilization
Maintainability Testing
Portability Testing

Reviews

Using Checklist in Reviews

Test Tools and Automation

Integration and Information Interchange
Defining the Test Automation Project
Specific Test Tools

Course Benefits

Obtain higher level of qualifications
Better practical orientation for experienced testers
Knowledge of static and dynamic analysis, and the tools supporting them
Application and use of keyword-driven scripting techniques for automated testing
Understand the differences between test conditions, test cases, test procedures and test scripts and identify when to produce them
Evaluate and apply suitable techniques to test quality characteristics such as performance, reliability, accessibility and usability
Understand and use appropriate functional-based, structural-based, defect-based and experience-based test design techniques
Identify and choose appropriate test design techniques for different applications
Ability to analyze internal system structure in sufficient detail to meet expected quality levels
Gain additional knowledge useful for planning, budgeting and effective testing activity control (Test Manager)

Disclaimers

To obtain an international ISTQB Certified Tester, Advanced Level certificate recognized around the world, one must take an additional exam.
The main requirements to enroll in a ISTQB Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst Certification Exam is to hold a ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level and to have at least 18 months of working experience on the position of a Software Engineer, Test Analyst, Test Lead, Test Manager, etc.
The exam administration and acquisition of the ISTQB certificates are managed by South East European Testing Board (SEETB), a trusted Quality House partner, resulting in a supplement fee.
The course requires a minimum number of participants. If the required group size is not reached, we will offer you the opportunity to reschedule for alternative dates or cancel if preferred.