ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst

Test analysts are familiar with the best test methods and tools for test projects. They can schedule tests, analyse and assess the potential risks, conduct usability tests, and record and analyse the results. The ISTQB® Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification provides the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the software development life cycle. It goes into detail about the test analyst’s role and responsibilities in every step of a standard test process and expands on important test techniques. A candidate who has achieved the Advanced Level Test Analyst certification should be able to: • Perform the appropriate testing activities based on the software development life cycle being used • Determine the proper prioritization of the testing activities based on the information provided by the risk analysis • Select and apply appropriate test techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on defined coverage criteria • Provide the appropriate level of documentation relevant to their testing activities • Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed • Work effectively in a usability testing team • Effectively participate in requirements / user story reviews with stakeholders, applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in work products • Improve the efficiency of the test process with the use of tools