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ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation

  • Purpose of Test Automation
  • Success Factors in Test Automation

Module 2: Preparing for Test Automation

  • SUT Factors Influencing Test Automation
  • Tool Evaluation and Selection
  • Design for Testability and Automation

Module 3: Generic Test Automation Architecture

  • gTAA
    1. Overview of the gTAA
    2. Test Generation Layer
    3. Test Definition Layer
    4. Test Execution Layer
    5. Test Adaptation Layer
    6. Configuration Management of a TAS
    7. Project Management of a TAS
    8. TAS Support for Test Management
  • TAA Design
    1. Introduction to TAA Design
    2. Approaches for Automating Test Cases
    3. Technical Considerations of the SUT
  • Considerations for Development/QA Processes
  • TAS Development
  • Introduction to TAS Development
  • Compatibility Between the TAS and the SUT
  • Synchronisation Between TAS and SUT
  • Building Reuse into the TAS
  • Support for a Variety of Target Systems

Module 4: Deployment Risks and Contingencies

  • Selection of Test Automation Approach and Planning of Deployment/Rollout
    1. Pilot Project
    2. Deployment
    3. Deployment of the TAS Within the Software Lifecycle
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
  • Test Automation Maintenance
  • Types of Maintenance
  • Scope and Approach

Module 5: Test Automation Reporting and Metrics

  • Selection of TAS Metrics
  • Implementation of Measurement
  • Logging of the TAS and the SUT
  • Test Automation Reporting

Module 6: Transitioning Manual Testing to an Automated Environment

  • Criteria for Automation
  • Identify Steps Needed to Implement Automation within Regression Testing
  • Factors to Consider When Implementing Automation within New Feature Testing
  • Factors to Consider When Implementing Automation of Confirmation Testing

Module 7: Verifying the TAS

  • Verifying Automated Test Environment Components
  • Verifying the Automated Test Suite

Module 8: Continuous Improvement

  • Options for Improving Test Automation
  • Planning the Implementation of Test Automation Improvement

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) Training course for the purpose of education and knowledge.

Delegates who wish to pursue the Test Automation Engineer qualification must be certified in either the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing, as well as have sufficient practical experience to be certified, which should be no less than three (3) years of relevant academic, practical, or consulting experience.

Audience

This training is intended for anyone who already has experience in software testing and wants to further develop their expertise in automation testing.

  • Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Courseware

ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst Examination

All delegates are required to take an examination in order to gain the Advanced Level Test Analyst certification. Non-programmable calculators may be used in the examination (must be provided by the delegates), whilst those completing the exam online will be able to use an on-screen calculator. This exam is:

  • Total Questions: 45 questions
  • Exam format: Multiple choice
  • Duration: 2 hours long
  • Open Book: No
  • Pass mark: 65%
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