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ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst

Length 3 days

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Why study this course

Wanting to take your testing skills to the next level? Build upon your ISTQB® Foundation studies and gain advanced testing techniques to add more value to your projects.

This course will help you deliver better test analysis and design. You’ll learn how to apply test design techniques in real-world situations, gaining competency in the essential principles of test design specification and outcome-driven test activities.

Included with this course:

Comprehensive course manual
Revision questions for each module
Practice exam
Pass guarantee: if you don't pass the exam first time, re-attend the course for free within 6 months
12 months' access to the online self-study course after attending this instructor-led course

Please note: The exam is not included in the course fee but can be purchased separately. Please contact us for a quote.

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What you’ll learn

Learning outcomes:

Describe the responsibilities for the test analyst in all aspects of test management
Understand test analysts' involvement in different software development lifecycles
Use review checklists to analyse requirements specifications, use cases or user stories, and identify problems
Participate in risk management activities
Perform the appropriate test analysis and design tasks based on the project description and the software development lifecycle being used
Recall the main activities of test analysis and design
Recall the main components of test implementation and execution
Determine the steps and considerations that should be taken when executing tests
Explain the use of test tools
Understand the importance of designing and implementing a defect classification scheme
Understand the main components of evaluating exit criteria, reporting, and test closure
Write test cases using specification-based techniques to achieve a defined level of coverage
Describe defect-based and experienced-based techniques
Determine and apply appropriate test techniques to meet specified goals
Exemplify the appropriate techniques to test quality attributes for business domain testing

ISTQB at Lumify Work

Since 1997, Planit has established its reputation as the world leading provider of software testing training, sharing their extensive knowledge and experience through a comprehensive range of international best-practice training courses like ISTQB.

Lumify Work’s software testing training courses are delivered in partnership with Planit.

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Who is the course for?

This course is designed for:

Experienced Test Analysts wanting to advance their hands-on testing skills
Test Managers needing a better understanding of advanced test design skills
Testers seeking advanced-level accreditation for recognition among employers, clients, and peers

Course subjects

Test Management: Responsibilities for the Test Analyst
Reviews
Test Analysis and Design
Test Implementation and Execution
Defect Management
Evaluating Exit Criteria, Reporting, and Test Closure
Specification-based Techniques
Defect-based Techniques
Experienced-based Techniques
Applying Techniques
Testing Software Quality Characteristics

Prerequisites

Attendees must possess the ISTQB Foundation Certificate and at least 2 years' practical testing experience.

THIRD PARTY REGISTRATION

Lumify Work offers certification and training in Software Testing through our partnership with Planit. This arrangement requires Lumify Work to provide your details to Planit for course and/or exam registration purposes.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.