ISTQB Certified Tester, Advanced Level: Technical Test Analyst

Prerequisites

It is recommended that participants should have completed the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification, or have attended the workshop.

Course contents

This three-day course follows the ISTQB® Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst syllabus and covers the following:

The Technical Test Analyst's Tasks in Risk-Based Testing

Introduction Risk-based Testing Tasks Risk Identification Risk Assessment Risk Mitigation

Structure-Based Testing

Introduction Statement Testing Decision Testing Modified Condition/Decision Coverage - (MC/DC) Testing Multiple Condition Testing Basis Path Testing API Testing Selecting a White-box Test Technique

Analytical Techniques

Introduction Static Analysis Control Flow Analysis Data Flow Analysis Using Static Analysis for Improving Maintainability Call Graphs Dynamic Analysis Detecting Memory Leaks Detecting Wild Pointers Analysis of Performance Efficiency

Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing

Introduction General Planning Issues Security Testing Reliability Testing Performance Efficiency Testing Maintainability Testing Portability Testing Compatibility Testing

Reviews

Technical Test Analyst Tasks in Reviews Using Checklists in Reviews Architectural Reviews

Target group

Developers, Functional Testers, Test Automation Specialists, Performance Specialists, Environment and Data Specialists, Security Specialists

Notes

In order to take the examination, you must show at least 18 months practical experience as a tester and be certified at ISTQB Foundation Level. Confirmation from your employer or from your reference customers are accepted as proof of practical experience.

The benefits at a glance

- Globally recognised qualification
- Learn the most up-to-date methodology
- Deliver increased efficiency and effectiveness to your team
- Learn through best practices and real examples
- Consistently high pass rates
- Learn with trainers who have proven track records