ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer v2.0 (CTAL-TAE)

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering v2.0 (CTAL-TAE v2.0) certification is designed for test engineers seeking to implement or improve test automation. It outlines methods and practices that can help create a sustainable solution. A candidate who has achieved the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering v2.0 certification should be able to: • Describe the purpose of test automation • Understand test automation through the software development lifecycle • Understand the Configuration of an Infrastructure to Enable Test Automation • Learn the evaluation process for selecting the right tools and strategies • Understand design concepts for building modular and scalable test automation solutions • Select an approach, including a pilot, to plan test automation deployment within the software development lifecycle • Design and develop (new or modified) test automation solutions that meet technical needs • Consider scope and approach of test automation and maintenance of testware • Understand how automated tests integrate within CI/CD pipelines • Understand how to collect, analyze, and report on test automation data in order to inform stakeholders • Verify the test automation infrastructure • Define continuous improvement opportunities for test automation