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Course Outline
Day 1: Core Aspects of the Test Analyst Role
Module 1: Advanced Testing Principles
- ISTQB Advanced Level framework
- Key responsibilities of a Test Analyst
- Distinguishing Test Analysts from Technical Test Analysts
- Testing activities throughout the SDLC
- Foundations of risk-based testing
Module 2: Software Quality Characteristics
- Functional quality attributes
- Non-functional quality aspects
- Quality models and standards
- Product risks and their business implications
Module 3: Reviews and Static Testing
- Basics of the review process
- Reviewing requirements
- Reviewing user stories and acceptance criteria
- Early defect identification in the lifecycle
Day 2: Test Analysis and Design
Module 4: Test Analysis Activities
- Techniques for requirement analysis
- Determining test conditions
- Traceability and coverage analysis
- Evaluating test basis
Module 5: Black-Box Test Design Techniques
- Equivalence Partitioning
- Boundary Value Analysis
- Decision Table Testing
- State Transition Testing
- Use Case Testing
Module 6: Experience-Based Testing
- Exploratory testing
- Error guessing
- Checklist-based testing
- Integrating structured and exploratory methods
Day 3: Risk-Based and Business-Oriented Testing
Module 7: Risk-Based Testing
- Identifying product risks
- Risk assessment methods
- Prioritizing risks
- Risk-driven test planning
Module 8: Business Process Testing
- End-to-end business workflows
- Validating business rules
- Data-driven testing strategies
- User acceptance perspectives
Module 9: Non-Functional Testing Support
- Usability testing
- Accessibility aspects
- Testing reliability and maintainability
- Supporting security testing activities
Day 4: Defect Management and Quality Improvement
Module 10: Defect Lifecycle Management
- Best practices for defect reporting
- Classifying and prioritizing defects
- Root cause analysis
- Defect metrics and reporting
Module 11: Test Process Improvement
- Measuring test effectiveness
- Quality metrics and KPIs
- Approaches for continuous improvement
- Lessons learned and retrospectives
Module 12: Testing in Agile Environments
- Agile testing principles
- User story validation
- Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD)
- Collaboration within Agile teams
Day 5: Advanced Topics and Exam Preparation
Module 13: Test Tools and Automation Support
- Test management tools
- Requirements traceability tools
- Defect management systems
- Supporting automation initiatives
Module 14: Practical Workshops and Case Studies
- Requirement analysis exercises
- Test design workshops
- Risk assessment exercises
- Defect analysis scenarios
Module 15: ISTQB CTAL-TA Exam Preparation
- Examination structure and format
- Sample exam questions
- Strategies for taking the exam
- Comprehensive course review and Q&A
Requirements
Participants are expected to possess the following:
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification (required).
- Hands-on experience in software testing (ideally 18+ months).
- A foundational grasp of software development methodologies.
- Knowledge of test management and defect tracking workflows.
- Experience handling requirements and test documentation.
35 Hours
