ISTQB Firebrand's Training for ISTQB's Expert Level Test Management Certification - Only 6 Days

Why

Seven reasons why you should sit your ISTQB Expert Level course with Firebrand Training

Find Out How We Help You To Learn New Skills Quickly

You'll be ISTQB Expert Level certified in just 6 days. With us, you’ll be ISTQB Expert Level trained in record time
Our ISTQB Expert Level course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
Pass ISTQB Expert Level first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more ISTQB Expert Level. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn ISTQB Expert Level 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 ISTQB Expert Level with the best. We’ve been named in 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 68,075 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
You'll do more than study ISTQB Expert Level courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

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What

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.

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Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a certification guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation and exams on your return). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

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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

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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

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On this course you will receive:

Comprehensive Firebrand course materials
ISTQB official exam

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software including MeasureUp *
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers **
Near site testing, Transportation to/from Testing Center are provided ***
Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee****
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Not on all courses
** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: PMP, CAPM and CISSP CBK Review
*** Not included in our PMP, CAPM, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, (ISC)² or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
**** Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

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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 - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.

Just call us on +27 87 550 2195 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.

Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.

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When

When do you want to sit your accelerated course?

ISTQB - Firebrand's Training for ISTQB's Expert Level Test Management Certification
Start	Finish	Status	Location	Book now
25/3/2019 (Monday)	30/3/2019 (Saturday)	Open	Nationwide	Book now

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