ISTQB – Test Manager
ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Manager
The 5 day ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager course builds on the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing. The Advanced Level establishes a platform from which further skills and knowledge may be acquired at the Expert Level.
Learn how to manage a testing project and apply a risk-based approach to testing and examine how this approach correlates with test estimation, planning, monitoring and control.
Among other learnings, you will be able to accurately report to stakeholders, lead test process improvement initiatives, build effective test teams and generate and implement meaningful test plans.
The information gained on the course provides a framework for test managers to build upon within their organisations. Spreadsheets, templates and utilities will be provided enabling managers to be more efficient and effective within their organisations.
Skills Acquired:
Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes established for the testing organization; Organize and lead risk identification and risk analysis sessions and use the results of such sessions for test estimation, planning, monitoring and control; Create and implement test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies; Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives; Assess and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders; Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participate in sourcing adequate resources; Identify and plan necessary skills development within their test team; Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the costs and benefits expected; Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders; Participate in and lead test process improvement initiatives.
Designed for:
Testers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Test Consultants, Test Managers, User Acceptance Testers and Software Developers.
This certification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing, such as Project Managers, Quality Managers, Software Development Managers, Business Analysts, IT Directors and Management Consultants.
Prerequisites:
Those wishing to take the ISTQB Advanced Level Certificate exams must hold the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing and have sufficient practical experience to be considered Advanced Level qualified. If you wish to sit the course without taking the exam, there are no prerequisites.
Course Content:
Testing Process; Test Management; Reviews; Defect Management; Improving the Test Process; Test Tools and Automation; People Skills – Team Composition.
Evaluation:
This course will provide the delegate with the necessary knowledge and skills to sit the ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certificate multiple choice exam.
Cost: (AUD): $2650 exc GST (Excludes $350 exc GST Exam Fee)
Duration: (days): 5
Course Dates: TBA
