ISTQB - Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM)

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24.6.2024 (Monday)

Overview

This accelerated expert level Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM) course considers the skills needed for the Test Manager to manage third party relationships including contractual, communication, integration, and verification of quality aspects. It covers the ability to create, build, and maintain relationships with other managers and other teams, as well as project management skills, including project risk management, and organizing and moderating effective retrospective meetings. Reporting and interpreting test results by evaluation of exit criteria is elaborated upon, and metrics are described which play a crucial role in the management of the test process.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to lead the test management within an organization, project or program to identify and manage critical success factors with management commitment at CEO/Board level. You’ll also learn how to:

  • Take appropriate business-driven decisions on a test management strategy and implement organization wide commitment and compliance based on quality KPIs
  • Assess the current status of the test management, propose step-wise improvements and show how these are linked to achieving business goals within the organizational context of test management (organization or project/program)
  • Set up a strategic policy for improving the test management and the testing, and implement that policy in an organization
  • Analyse specific problems with the test management and its alignment with other roles or management areas in the project/organization, and propose effective solutions
  • Create a master test plan with matching governance dashboard to meet or exceed the business objectives of the organization or a project/program
  • Develop innovative concepts for test management (project) organizations which include required roles, skills, methodologies (tools) and organizational structure
  • Establish a standard process for implementing test management in an organization (project/program) with standardized delivery based on quality KPIs
  • Lead an organization to improve the test management process and manage the introduction of changes
  • Understand and effectively manage the human issues associated with test-project management and implement necessary changes

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the ISTQB exam, and achieve your Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM) certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

 

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • The Expert Level certification is aimed at those who have already achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in a specific area.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

  • Module 1: Test Missions, Policies, Strategies and Goals
  • Module 2: Managing the Test Team
  • Module 3: Managing External Relationships
  • Module 4: Managing Across the Organization
  • Module 5: Project Management Essentials
  • Module 6: Test Project Evaluation and Reporting
  • Module 7: Testing Considerations for Domain and Project Factors
  • Module 8: Evaluating Effectiveness and Efficiency

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM) exam

  • Duration: 135 minutes
  • Format: Multiple Choice Questions

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

  • At least 5 years of practical testing experience
  • At least 2 years of industry experience in the specific Expert Level topic

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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