Intended Audience

The 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.

Exam Content

• Chapter 1: Testing Process
• Chapter 2: Test Management
• Chapter 3: Reviews
• Chapter 4: Defect Management
• Chapter 5: Improving the Test Process
• Chapter 6: Test Tools and Automation
• Chapter 7: People Skills - Team Composition

Business Outcomes

An Advanced Test Manager can…

• TM1 Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes established for the testing organization.
• TM2 Organize and lead risk identification and risk analysis sessions and use the results of such sessions for test estimation, planning, monitoring and control.
• TM3 Create and implement test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies. TM4 Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives.
• TM5 Assess and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders.
• TM6 Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participate in sourcing adequate resources.
• TM7 Identify and plan necessary skills development within their test team.
• TM8 Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the costs and benefits expected.
• TM9 Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders.
• TM10 Participate in and lead test process improvement initiatives.

In general, an Advanced Test Manager is expected to have acquired the necessary skills to enable further development at the Expert Level in the areas of test management and improving the test process.

Exam Mode

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• The format of the exam is multiple choice
• The total score is 115 points, a score of at least 65% (75 points or more, including 75 points) is required to pass
• 180 minutes test time, (extension of 45 minutes for non-native speakers, i.e, 225 minutes)

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