ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level — Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)

This accelerated ISTQB® Expert Level Improving the Test Process (CTEL-ITP) certification course, comprises 2 parts: 'Assessing the Test Process' and 'Implementing Test Process Improvement'. Note that separate certification exams are provided for each part, and both parts must be achieved to gain full certification in CTEL-ITP. An Expert Level certificate is valid for 7 years.

The ISTQB® Improving the Test Process - Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI) helps prepare individuals to fulfil the specific expert role within their organization or project, and more specifically to ensure that the implementation of test process improvements within their organization or project takes place effectively and stands the best chance of success. It covers the improvement process, organization considerations, change management, and success factors.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to lead programs for improving the testing process within an organization or project and can identify and manage critical success factors. You’ll also learn how to:

• Take appropriate business-driven decisions on how to approach improvement to the test process
• Assess the current status of a test process, propose step-wise improvements and show how these are linked to achieving business goals
• Set up a strategic policy for improving the testing process and implement that policy
• Analyse specific problems with the test process and propose effective solutions
• Create a test improvement plan which meets business objectives
• Develop organizational concepts for improvement of the test process which include required roles skills and organizational structure
• Establish a standard process for implementing improvement to the test process within an organization
• Manage the introduction of changes to the test process, including co-operation with the sponsors of improvements
• Understand and effectively manage the human issues associated with assessing the test process and implementing necessary changes

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI) 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.

• Module 1: The Context of Improvement
• Module 2: Model-based Improvement
• Module 3: Analytical-based Improvement
• Module 4: Selecting the Approach for Test Process Improvement
• Module 5: Process for Improvement
• Module 6: Organization, Roles and Skills
• Module 7: Managing Change
• Module 8: Critical Success Factors
• Module 9: Adapting to Different Life Cycle Models

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)Certification.

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

• Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate
• Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) certificate
• Passed the Expert Level Exam
• At least 5 years of practical testing experience
• At least 2 years of industry experience in the specific Expert Level topic

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.

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

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