Firebrand Training course for ISTQB® Certified Tester — Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA)

The ISTQB certifications are internationally recognised as the primary qualifications in the software testing industry.

On Firebrand’s accelerated 3 day course for ISTQB’s Advanced Test Analyst certification, you’ll learn advanced software testing skills that can improve the usability and reliability of software, whilst also reducing software faults.

Firebrand’s training for ISTQB’s Advanced Test Analyst certification, will teach you about the testing process, the Software Development Lifecycle and test management and its techniques. It also covers the quality characteristics of testing software including accuracy, suitability and usability.

Firebrand Training has also created one accelerated five-day course to prepare you for both the Foundation and Advanced Test Manager certifications.

The Basic Aspects of Software Tests

Processes Testing

• How to test analysis and design
• Testing implementation and execution
• Evaluating Exit Criteria and Reporting

Management Testing

• Risks Based Testing

Technique Testing

• Specification based
• Defect & Experience based

The Testing of Software Characteristics

• Testing Quality Attributes for Domain
• Testing Quality Attributes for Technical

Reviews

Incident Management

Standards & the Testing Improvement Process

Test Tools & Automation

• Using Test Tool Concepts
• Using Test Tool Categories

Gaining People Skills – Team Composition

• Communication

On Firebrand's accelerated course, we’ll prepare you for, and test you in, the following exam:

• ISTQB Advanced Certificate (Test Analyst)

Included:

• Firebrand's own Test Analyst Courseware Kit

Prior to attending the Advanced level, you must hold the Foundation level certificate. It is also recommend that you have three years' experience working in a software testing environment, before taking the Advanced certificate.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and 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 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, 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

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