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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Day 1: Core Principles of the Test Analyst Function
Module 1: Advanced Testing Frameworks
- ISTQB Advanced Level standard
- Core duties of the Test Analyst
- Distinctions between Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst roles
- Integration of testing within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Concepts of risk-driven testing
Module 2: Software Quality Attributes
- Functional quality criteria
- Non-functional quality factors
- Recognized quality models and industry standards
- Assessment of product risks and operational impact
Module 3: Review Processes and Static Verification
- Foundations of review procedures
- Conducting requirements audits
- Evaluation of user stories and acceptance criteria
- Early detection of defects within the lifecycle
Day 2: Strategies for Test Analysis and Design
Module 4: Test Analysis Operations
- Techniques for analyzing requirements
- Determination of test conditions
- Analysis of traceability and coverage
- Assessment of test basis documents
Module 5: Black-Box Test Design Methodologies
- Equivalence Partitioning
- Boundary Value Analysis
- Decision Table Testing
- State Transition Testing
- Use Case Testing
Module 6: Experience-Based Testing Methods
- Exploratory testing protocols
- Application of error guessing
- Utilization of checklists for testing
- Integration of structured and exploratory strategies
Day 3: Risk-Centric and Business-Aligned Testing
Module 7: Risk-Driven Testing
- Identification of product-specific risks
- Methodologies for risk evaluation
- Prioritization of identified risks
- Development of test plans grounded in risk assessment
Module 8: Business Process Verification
- Validation of end-to-end business workflows
- Verification of business rules
- Implementation of data-driven testing strategies
- Considerations for user acceptance
Module 9: Support for Non-Functional Testing
- Assessment of usability
- Evaluation of accessibility standards
- Testing for reliability and maintainability
- Support activities for security testing
Day 4: Defect Governance and Quality Enhancement
Module 10: Defect Lifecycle Oversight
- Best practices for defect documentation
- Categorization and prioritization of defects
- Conducting root cause analysis
- Measurement and reporting of defect metrics
Module 11: Optimization of Test Processes
- Metric collection for test effectiveness
- Definition of quality indicators and KPIs
- Implementation of continuous improvement cycles
- Documentation of lessons learned and retrospectives
Module 12: Testing in Agile Contexts
- Core principles of Agile testing
- Validation of user stories
- Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration within Agile teams
Day 5: Advanced Applications and Examination Readiness
Module 13: Test Instrumentation and Automation Assistance
- Deployment of test management tools
- Utilization of requirements traceability systems
- Management of defect tracking platforms
- Support for automation initiatives
Module 14: Practical Exercises and Case Analysis
- Exercises in requirements analysis
- Workshops on test design
- Practical risk assessment scenarios
- Simulated defect analysis scenarios
Module 15: Preparation for the ISTQB CTAL-TA Examination
- Overview of examination structure and format
- Review of sample exam questions
- Strategies for taking the exam
- Comprehensive course synthesis and Q&A session
Requirements
Participants are required to possess the following qualifications:
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification (mandatory).
- Practical experience in software testing (minimum of 18 months recommended).
- Fundamental understanding of software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with test management and defect tracking protocols.
- Experience in working with requirements and test documentation.
