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ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation

  • Purpose of Test Automation
  • Success Factors in Test Automation

Module 2: Preparing for Test Automation

  • SUT Factors Influencing Test Automation
  • Tool Evaluation and Selection
  • Design for Testability and Automation

Module 3: Generic Test Automation Architecture

  • gTAA
    • Overview of the gTAA
    • Test Generation Layer
    • Test Definition Layer
    • Test Execution Layer
    • Test Adaptation Layer
    • Configuration Management of a TAS
    • Project Management of a TAS
    • TAS Support for Test Management
  • TAA Design
    • Introduction to TAA Design
    • Approaches for Automating Test Cases
    • Technical Considerations of the SUT
    • Considerations for Development/QA Processes
  • TAS Development
    • Introduction to TAS Development
    • Compatibility Between the TAS and the SUT
    • Synchronisation Between TAS and SUT
    • Building Reuse into the TAS
    • Support for a Variety of Target Systems

Module 4: Deployment Risks and Contingencies

  • Selection of Test Automation Approach and Planning of Deployment/Rollout
    • Pilot Project
    • Deployment
    • Deployment of the TAS Within the Software Lifecycle
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
  • Test Automation Maintenance

Module 5: Test Automation Reporting and Metrics

  • Selection of TAS Metrics
  • Implementation of Measurement
  • Logging of the TAS and the SUT
  • Test Automation Reporting

Module 6: Transitioning Manual Testing to an Automated Environment

  • Criteria for Automation
  • Identify Steps Needed to Implement Automation within Regression Testing
  • Factors to Consider When Implementing Automation within New Feature Testing
  • Factors to Consider When Implementing Automation of Confirmation Testing

Module 7: Verifying the TAS

  • Verifying Automated Test Environment Components
  • Verifying the Automated Test Suite

Module 8: Continuous Improvement

  • Options for Improving Test Automation
  • Planning the Implementation of Test Automation Improvement

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Who should attend this ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course?

This ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Training Course is intended for anyone who already has experience in Software Testing and wants to further develop their expertise in Automation Testing. This Software Testing Course is beneficial for professionals like:

  • Test Automation Engineers
  • Test Engineers
  • Quality Assurance Engineers
  • Test Automation Architects
  • Performance Test Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Engineers
  • Agile Testers

Prerequisites of the ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course

Delegates must possess the ISTQB Software Testing Foundation Certification before pursuing the ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course.

ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course Overview

Test Automation is the practice of automatically running tests, managing test data, and utilising test outcomes to enhance the quality of software. ISTQB CT-TAE training focuses on the development, design, and maintenance of test automation solutions. This ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course assists organisations in reducing human errors and producing consistent and accurate results.

The ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course is highly significant for testing professionals aiming to master automated testing processes. Professionals such as Automation Engineers and Testing Specialists benefit from this course by acquiring expertise in creating robust automation frameworks, reducing manual effort, and ensuring the high quality and reliability of software through automated testing.

This intensive 3-day Software Testing Training helps delegates analyse deployment risks, identify technical concerns that could lead to the test automation project failing, and create mitigation techniques. Our highly expert trainers with years of teaching experience will conduct this training.

Course Objectives:

  • To classify metrics for monitoring the Test Automation strategy and effectiveness
  • To understand the factors in transitioning from manual to automated testing
  • To create an approach and methodology for building a Test Automation Architecture (TAA)
  • To select and apply proper test methods to ensure an adequate level of confidence
  • To perform relevant testing activities based on the software development lifecycle
  • To evaluate tools and technology for automation best fit to each project and organisation

Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will have the capacity to grasp the System Under Test (SUT) architecture through the application of Test Automation Architecture (TAA). They will also develop the capability to identify and rectify errors in the initial phases using Test Automation reporting and analysis.

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What's Included in this ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Course?

  • ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Exam Information

The ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer Exam assesses a candidate's depth in automation concepts and practices, in line with ISTQB's global software testing standards. The format of the exam is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 40 
  • Total Marks: 40 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 65% or 26/40 Marks 
  • Duration: 90 minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer FAQs

Test automation is the process of employing automation technologies to maintain test data, perform tests, and evaluate test results in order to improve software quality.
There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) Training course for the purpose of education and knowledge.
This training is intended for anyone who already has experience in software testing and wants to further develop their expertise in automation testing.
Test Automation Engineer designs and creates software that automatically tests new and existing software. They also employ recommendations to develop programmes and construct automation scripts.
Automation test engineers must have data management skills, be proficient with manual testing techniques, have team management skills, and know about the automation testing life cycle.
TAA is built for dependability, performance, and learnability. It is advantageous to have software engineers who are familiar with the SUT's architecture.
In this Certified Tester Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) Training course, you will learn about how generic test automation architecture, test automation reporting and metrics, criteria for automation, verifying the automated test suite, and other essential topics.
The price for ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification in the United Kingdom starts from £1995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer.

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