Course Outline
Introduction and Certification Overview
- Objectives of the CTAL-TAE certification for government professionals seeking to enhance their test automation expertise.
- Structure of the syllabus and exam format, including key topics and assessment methods.
- Preparation strategy and success tips to ensure readiness for the certification examination.
Introduction to Test Automation
- Purpose and benefits of test automation in improving efficiency and reliability of software testing processes for government applications.
- Risks and limitations associated with test automation, including potential pitfalls and challenges.
- Key concepts and terminology essential for understanding and implementing test automation solutions.
Preparing for a Test Automation Approach
- Assessing opportunities for test automation within government systems to identify areas where automation can provide the most value.
- Defining the scope and objectives of automation efforts, aligning them with broader organizational goals for government projects.
- Understanding System Under Test (SUT) considerations, including technical requirements and environmental constraints specific to government operations.
Design and Development of a Test Automation Solution
- Architectural patterns and design approaches that support scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks for government use.
- Modularization and reusability in automation frameworks to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy in test scripts.
- Data-driven, keyword-driven, and behavior-driven frameworks tailored to the needs of government testing environments.
Integration and Continuous Improvement
- Integrating automated tests with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes for government applications.
- Version control, test execution, and reporting practices that ensure transparency and accountability in test automation activities.
- Monitoring and maintaining test automation systems to address evolving requirements and ensure long-term sustainability for government projects.
Organizing the Test Automation Effort
- Roles and responsibilities within a test automation team, emphasizing collaboration and clear communication among stakeholders in government organizations.
- Estimating and planning automation tasks to effectively manage resources and timelines for government initiatives.
- Selecting the right tools and technologies that align with the specific needs and constraints of government testing environments.
Risk and Maintainability Considerations
- Assessing automation risk, including potential impacts on system reliability and security in government applications.
- Handling changes and refactoring tests to adapt to evolving project requirements and maintain test accuracy for government systems.
- Addressing technical debt and ensuring the maintainability of test scripts to support ongoing operations and future enhancements for government projects.
Practice and Exam Simulation
- Sample exam questions with detailed walkthroughs to prepare candidates for the certification examination for government professionals.
- Timed practice tests and discussions of correct answers to reinforce understanding and build confidence in test automation knowledge.
- A final mock exam and feedback session to assess readiness and provide targeted guidance for success in the CTAL-TAE certification process.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic testing principles
- Possession of an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate
- Experience in software development or test automation within a project setting
Audience
- Test automation engineers preparing for the ISTQB CTAL-TAE exam
- Software testers aiming to specialize in test automation architecture and strategy
- QA professionals who wish to enhance their automation skills and obtain certification for government projects
Testimonials (5)
The instructor's teaching style was very good.
Kubra
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Good rapport, Łukasz had time for everyone's questions and was able to help anyone who had any issue
Kelly Morris - Titian Software Poland Sp. z o.o.
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I enjoyed everything as it is all new for me and I can see the added value it can ring to my work.
Zareef - BMW South Africa
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The trainer explained every functionality thoroughly.
Argean Quilaquil - DXC
Course - TestComplete
Trainer is nice. His explanation is clear and interesting. He try to make the lessons interesting as possible. I enjoyed the lesson and gained a lot of knowledge. Thank you so much. The most useful technique I learned is the locating elements for different web component like textbox, radio buttons and buttons. Sometimes, the element ID is not capture correctly. We learned a different way of locating elements by using CSS selectors, XPath, Name and ID. I like the explanation. Thanks
