ISTQB Advanced Certificate

Description
The ISTQB Advanced Level syllabus provides content for three training modules, respectively: iseb_istqb_certified.gifIn the first module Test Managers learn to define the overall testing goals and strategy for the systems being tested; to plan, schedule and track the tasks; to describe and organise the necessary activities; to select, acquire and assign the adequate resources to the tasks; to select, organise and lead testing teams; to organise the communication between the members of the testing teams, and between the testing teams and other stakeholders; and to justify the decisions and provide adequate reporting information where applicable.  This training is accredited by ISTQB. Polteq can arrange the examination following the training.     


iseb_istqb_certified.gif In the second module Test Analysts learn to structure the tasks defined in the test strategy in terms of business domain requirements; to analyse the system in sufficient detail to meet the user quality expectations; to evaluate the system requirements to determine domain validity; to prepare and execute the adequate activities, and report on their progress; to provide the necessary evidence to support evaluations; to implement the necessary tools and techniques to achieve the defined goals.  This training is accredited by ISTQB. Polteq can arrange the examination following the training.

In the third module Technical Test Analysts learn to structure the tasks defined in the test strategy in terms of technical requirements; to analyse the structure of the system in sufficient detail to meet the expected quality level; to evaluate the system requirements in terms of technical quality attributes; to prepare and execute the adequate activities, and report on their progress; to conduct technical testing activities; to provide the necessary evidence to support evaluations; and to implement the necessary tools and techniques to achieve the defined goals.  This training is not accredited by ISTQB.  Polteq can not arrange the examination following the training.

Who should attend?
The ISTQB Advanced Level qualification is aimed at people who have achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. This Advanced Level qualification 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.

To receive ISTQB Advanced Level certification, candidates must hold the Foundation Certificate. For each module the full ISTQB Advanced Level syllabus content is examinable. Detailed learning objectives per module are defined. Passing all modules allows the candidate to obtain the “Full Advanced Level Testing Professional” certification.

Currently ISTQB Advanced Level exams are available for the Test Manager and Test Analyst modules, based on the ISQTB Advanced Level syllabus 2007. For the Technical Test Analyst  module no exam is yet available.

Program
Each training module covers all topics of the ISTQB Advanced Level syllabus, thereby focusing on specific aspects in more detail and/or from a different angle depending on the module. The general topics include: [ Click here ] -- for the training agenda of planned Dutch
courses in the Netherlands.

For English training courses please contact Polteq at
info@polteq.com, or +31 33 277 35 22.

Downloads
Polteq ISTQB Advanced Introduction
Polteq ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst
Polteq ISTQB Advanced Test Management
Polteq ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst