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ISTQB - Firebrand Training certification for ISTQB Expert Level Test Management
Overview
On Firebrand's accelerated 6-day course for ISTQB’s Expert Level Test Management certification, you’ll learn advanced skills for creating, implementing and executing software testing activities within your organisation. This will help improve the usability and reliability of software, whilst also reducing software faults.
Using Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, you'll build in-depth knowledge of testing theory and practice. You'll learn to apply these specialist skills to real-life situations, with extensive opportunities to get hands-on learning during the course.
You'll be immersed in a range of exciting topics including:
- Test Missions, Policies, Strategies and Goals
- Managing the Test Team
- Test Project Evaluation and Reporting
- Testing Considerations for Domain and Project Factors
- Evaluating Effectiveness and Efficiency
Firebrand's course will prepare you for the ISTQB Expert Level exam. You'll sit this exam on-site during the course, covered by your Certification Guarantee. This accelerated 6-day practical course is suitable for experienced test managers wishing to develop expert knowledge and skills in strategic, operational and resource management of a testing team.
Four reasons why you should sit your ISTQB Expert Level course with Firebrand Training
- You'll be ISTQB Expert Level trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 6-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
- Your ISTQB Expert Level course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
- Pass ISTQB Expert Level 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
- Study ISTQB Expert Level 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
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Introduction
- The Certified Tester Expert Level in Software Testing certificate explained
Test Missions, Policies, Strategies and Goals
- Introduction
- Mission, policy, and metrics of success
- Test strategies alignment of test policy and test strategy with the organisation
Managing the Test Team
- Introduction
- Building the test team
- Developing the test team
- Leading the test team
Managing External Relationships
- Introduction
- Types of external relationships
- Contractual issues
- Communication strategies
- Integrating from external sources
- Merging test strategies
- Verifying quality
Managing Across the Organisation
- Introduction
- Advocating the test team
- Placement of the test team
- Stakeholder communication
- Creating and building relationships
- Advocating quality activities across the organisation
- Integrating tools across the organisation
Handling ethical issues
- Introduction
- Advocating the test team
- Placement of the test team
- Stakeholder communication
- Creating and building relationships
- Advocating quality activities across the organisation
Project Management Essentials
- Introduction
- Project management tasks
- Project risk management
- Quality management
Test Project Evaluation and Reporting
- Introduction
- Tracking information
- Evaluating and using information - internal reporting
- Sharing information - external reporting Managing Across the Organisation
- Advocating the test team
Testing Considerations for Domain and Project Factors
- Introduction
- Test management considerations for lifecycle models
- Managing partial lifecycle projects
- Release considerations
Evaluating Effectiveness and Efficiency
- Introduction
- Effectiveness, Efficiency and Satisfaction Metrics for the Test Process
- Effectiveness, Efficiency and Satisfaction Metrics for the Test Policy Objectives
- Project Retrospectives
Sample paper and review answers
Exam Track
During your course, you'll sit the following exams to become Expert Level Test Management certified.
- Part 1 - Strategic Test Management
- Part 2 - Operational Test Management
- Part 3 - Managing the Test Team
Duration: all exams are 2 hours 15 minutes long
Format: combination of both multiple choice (35 points) and essay questions (100 points)
Passing Score: you must achieve a minimum of 65% in each exam to pass
What's Included
On this course you will receive:
- Comprehensive Firebrand course materials
- ISTQB official exam
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
It is recommended you meet the following prerequisites before attending this course and exam combination:
- ISTQB Advanced Level Certificate for Test Manager, OR
- ISEB Practitioner certificate (conditions apply)
In order to achieve the Expert Level certification, you must also have:
- an appropriate ISTQB Advanced Certificate
- passed the Expert Level Exam
- proven at least 5 years of practical testing experience
- proven 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.
Reviews
Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 94.70% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.
Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
"A great experience, all top. Especially course material and motivation provided by the trainer."
Bikramjit Singh, Brunel. (15.11.2017 (Wednesday) to 17.11.2017 (Friday))
"Learning a lot in a short period of time in a good, friendly atmosphere."
Benjamin Reindel, Gerald Luef Consulting. (15.11.2017 (Wednesday) to 17.11.2017 (Friday))
"Very detailed and well elaborated course content. Highly skilled and target oriented trainer. He is doing an excellent job. I really liked the whole training process and proceedings. "
Bikramjit Singh, Brunel GmbH. (23.8.2017 (Wednesday) to 25.8.2017 (Friday))
"Very intense but the positive result is worth it!!!"
Anonymous (30.11.2016 (Wednesday) to 2.12.2016 (Friday))
"Perfect."
Anonymous (30.11.2016 (Wednesday) to 2.12.2016 (Friday))
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