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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Day 1: Core Principles of the Test Analyst Role
Module 1: Advanced Testing Fundamentals
- ISTQB Advanced Level framework
- Key responsibilities of a Test Analyst
- Distinguishing between Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst
- Testing across the entire SDLC
- Foundations of risk-based testing
Module 2: Software Quality Attributes
- Functional quality characteristics
- Non-functional quality factors
- Quality models and industry standards
- Impact of product risks on business
Module 3: Reviews and Static Testing
- Basics of the review process
- Reviewing requirements
- Evaluating user stories and acceptance criteria
- Catching defects early in the lifecycle
Day 2: Test Analysis and Design Strategies
Module 4: Test Analysis Activities
- Techniques for requirement analysis
- Determining test conditions
- Analysis of traceability and coverage
- Evaluating test basis
Module 5: Black-Box Test Design Methods
- Equivalence Partitioning
- Boundary Value Analysis
- Decision Table Testing
- State Transition Testing
- Use Case Testing
Module 6: Experience-Based Testing
- Exploratory testing
- Error guessing
- Checklist-driven testing
- Integrating structured and exploratory methods
Day 3: Risk-Based and Business-Centric Testing
Module 7: Risk-Based Testing
- Identifying product risks
- Techniques for risk assessment
- Setting risk priorities
- Risk-driven test planning
Module 8: Business Process Testing
- End-to-end business workflows
- Validating business rules
- Data-driven testing strategies
- Considerations for user acceptance
Module 9: Non-Functional Testing Support
- Usability testing
- Accessibility factors
- Testing for reliability and maintainability
- Supporting security testing activities
Day 4: Defect Management and Quality Enhancement
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 to continuous improvement
- Lessons learned and retrospectives
Module 12: Testing in Agile Environments
- Agile testing principles
- Validating user stories
- 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
- Exercises in requirement analysis
- Test design workshops
- Risk assessment activities
- 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 have:
- ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification (required).
- Hands-on experience in software testing (18+ months preferred).
- A foundational grasp of software development methodologies.
- Knowledge of test management and defect tracking processes.
- Experience collaborating with requirements and test documentation.
