ISTQB Test Analyst

Which level is targeted at the end of the training course?

Advanced

How long does the training course last?

4,00 day(s)

In which language(s) is the training course taught?

DE EN FR

When will the next session take place?

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Who is organising this training course?

Q-Leap is a Luxembourg-based company specializing in software testing and quality assurance, offering services such as test automation, performance testing, accessibility and user experience (UX). It also offers certification training courses, notably accredited by the ISTQB. Q-Leap also develops innovative tools such as Q-Bot and Q-Guard, two software test automation solutions that considerably simplify and improve the entire testing process.

Who is the training course aimed at?

The Advanced Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing such as:

Testers
Test analysts
Test engineers
Test consultants
Test managers
User acceptance testers
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.

What are the prerequisites?

Certification at the ISTQB foundation level is required. Some practical experience working on software development projects or as a test specialist. Professionals who can read and understand code.

What are the aims or the skills being targeted?

The Advanced Level Test Analyst qualification is aimed at people who have achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing. This course contains many real world practical examplesand will give you an advanced understanding of test design techniques.

What does the training course cover?

1. Risk-Based Testing:

Learn the generic risk factors that the Technical Test Analyst needs to consider

2. Structure-Based Testing:

Condition Testing
Decision Condition Testing
Modified Condition / Decision Coverage (MC / DC) Testing
Multiple Condition Testing
Path Testing
API Testing
Selecting a structure-based Technique

3. Analytical Techniques:

Use static analysis to detect potential security, maintainability and testability defects in the code
Mitigate risks in code and software architecture

4. Quality characteristics for Technical Testing:

Design high-level test cases for safety, performance and reliability. Be able to assist the Test Manager in defining test strategies. Including quality of maintainability, portability and resource utilization in atest strategy

5. Reviews:

Analyse an architectural design and identify problems according to a checklist
Analyse a section of (pseudo-)code and identify problems according to a checklist

6. Test tools and Automation:

Concepts of test tools. The categories of test tools. The automation of tests determined by keywords
Performance testing tools

7. Passage of the Certification:

Revision for Advanced Level Certification
White review and commented correction

What teaching methods are used?

Interactive training combining theoretical concepts, practical exercises and hands-on application of testing techniques, with preparation for the ISTQB® Test Analyst Advanced Level certification exam.