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 Duration 21 hours (3 days)

Course Outline

Introduction and Certification Overview

  • Objectives of the CTAL-TAE certification
  • Syllabus structure and exam format
  • Preparation strategies and tips for success

Introduction to Test Automation

  • Purpose and benefits of test automation
  • Risks and limitations
  • Key concepts and terminology

Preparing for a Test Automation Approach

  • Assessing opportunities for test automation
  • Defining the scope and objectives of automation
  • Considering the System Under Test (SUT)

Design and Development of a Test Automation Solution

  • Architectural patterns and design approaches
  • Modularization and reusability in automation frameworks
  • Data-driven, keyword-driven, and behavior-driven frameworks

Integration and Continuous Improvement

  • Integrating automated tests with CI/CD
  • Version control, test execution, and reporting
  • Monitoring and maintaining test automation systems

Organizing the Test Automation Effort

  • Roles and responsibilities in test automation
  • Estimating and planning automation tasks
  • Selecting appropriate tools and technologies

Risk and Maintainability Considerations

  • Assessing automation risk
  • Handling changes and refactoring tests
  • Technical debt and maintainability of test scripts

Practice and Exam Simulation

  • Sample exam questions with detailed walkthroughs
  • Timed practice tests and discussion of correct answers
  • Final mock exam and feedback

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental testing concepts
  • Current holder of an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate
  • Practical experience in software development or test automation within a project context

Target Audience

  • Test automation engineers preparing for the ISTQB CTAL-TAE examination
  • Software testers aiming to specialize in test automation architecture and strategy
  • QA professionals seeking to enhance their automation expertise and achieve certification

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