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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction and Certification Overview

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

Introduction to Test Automation

  • The purpose and advantages of test automation
  • Associated risks and limitations
  • Essential concepts and terminology

Preparing for a Test Automation Approach

  • Evaluating opportunities for test automation
  • Setting the scope and goals for automation
  • Considering System Under Test (SUT) factors

Design and Development of a Test Automation Solution

  • Architectural patterns and design strategies
  • Modularization and reusability within 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 upkeep of test automation systems

Organizing the Test Automation Effort

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

Risk and Maintainability Considerations

  • Evaluating automation risks
  • Managing changes and refactoring tests
  • Technical debt and the maintainability of test scripts

Practice and Exam Simulation

  • Sample exam questions with detailed explanations
  • Timed practice tests and analysis of correct responses
  • Final mock exam and feedback session

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

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

Target Audience

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

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