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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction and Certification Overview

  • Key objectives of the CTAL-TAE certification
  • Syllabus structure and examination format
  • Strategies for preparation and success

Introduction to Test Automation

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

Preparing for a Test Automation Approach

  • Evaluating opportunities for test automation
  • Establishing the scope and goals of automation initiatives
  • Considering factors related to the System Under Test (SUT)

Design and Development of a Test Automation Solution

  • Architectural patterns and design methodologies
  • Achieving modularization and reusability within automation frameworks
  • Implementing data-driven, keyword-driven, and behavior-driven frameworks

Integration and Continuous Improvement

  • Connecting automated tests with CI/CD processes
  • Managing version control, test execution, and reporting
  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of test automation systems

Organizing the Test Automation Effort

  • Defining roles and responsibilities in test automation
  • Planning and estimating automation tasks
  • Choosing the optimal tools and technologies

Risk and Maintainability Considerations

  • Evaluating risks associated with automation
  • Managing changes and refactoring test cases
  • Addressing technical debt and ensuring script maintainability

Practice and Exam Simulation

  • Reviewing sample exam questions with detailed analysis
  • Completing timed practice tests and discussing outcomes
  • Taking a final mock exam and receiving feedback

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental testing principles.
  • Current possession of the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate.
  • Practical experience in software development or test automation within a project context.

Target Audience

  • Test automation engineers aiming to pass the ISTQB CTAL-TAE exam.
  • Software testers looking to specialize in the architecture and strategy of test automation.
  • Quality assurance professionals seeking to enhance their automation capabilities and achieve formal certification.

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