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Course Outline
Day 1: Essentials of the Test Analyst Role
Module 1: Advanced Testing Principles
- ISTQB Advanced Level framework
- Duties of a Test Analyst
- Differentiating the Test Analyst from the Technical Test Analyst
- Testing activities across the SDLC
- Foundations of risk-based testing
Module 2: Software Quality Attributes
- Functional quality traits
- Non-functional quality factors
- Quality models and standards
- Product risks and their business implications
Module 3: Reviews and Static Testing
- Basics of the review process
- Requirements reviews
- Reviewing user stories and acceptance criteria
- Detecting defects early 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-driven testing
- Merging structured and exploratory methods
Day 3: Risk-Based and Business-Oriented Testing
Module 7: Risk-Based Testing
- Identifying product risks
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Setting risk priorities
- Risk-driven test planning
Module 8: Business Process Testing
- End-to-end business workflows
- Validating business rules
- Data-driven testing strategies
- User acceptance factors
Module 9: Non-Functional Testing Support
- Usability testing
- Accessibility factors
- Reliability and maintainability testing
- 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 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
- Assisting automation initiatives
Module 14: Practical Workshops and Case Studies
- Requirement analysis exercises
- Test design workshops
- Risk assessment drills
- Defect analysis scenarios
Module 15: ISTQB CTAL-TA Exam Preparation
- Exam 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 recommended).
- A foundational grasp of software development methodologies.
- Awareness of test management and defect tracking workflows.
- Professional exposure to requirements and test documentation.
35 Hours