ISTQB Advanced Test Manager v3
This course is designed for those who want to deepen their expertise in test management and take the next step beyond ISTQB Foundation. You will learn to manage test activities, assess risks, and lead test teams in agile, hybrid, and sequential software projects – all with a focus on creating business value through effective test management.
The training follows the latest syllabus from ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Manager (v3.0, July 2024) and thoroughly prepares you for the certification exam. The course is aimed at test managers, QA leads, experienced testers, and others working with or responsible for software quality in practice.
Learning objectives
After the course, you will be able to:
- Lead and plan test activities in projects using various development models
- Understand, apply, and communicate risk-based testing and test strategies
- Estimate testing effort and report progress using relevant test metrics
- Improve test processes through retrospectives and models such as TMMi and IDEAL
- Prepare business cases for testing and present them to stakeholders
- Strengthen collaboration with project managers, developers, and the business
- Lead and develop test teams with a focus on competencies and motivation
Target audience
The course is relevant if you:
- Have testing experience and want to take the next step towards test management
- Are a test manager, test coordinator, QA lead, or equivalent
- Are a project manager, Scrum Master, or Product Owner with responsibility for test quality
- Want an internationally recognized certification in test management
Course and exam format
In ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, the first two modules (two days each) cover the syllabus. The third module is a full-day review before the exam.
Our course is characterized by a high level of individual activity, as all theory is applied through exercises and case studies. Expect 20–30 hours of preparation before the course, and 10–20 hours between modules.
Certification
The course concludes with a 2-hour multiple-choice exam with 50 questions, without aids. Upon passing, you will earn the certification: ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager. This certification is lifetime-valid and internationally recognized.
In-house training
If you are more than 5 people from same organisation, it can be beneficial to consider the course as in-house training. We conduct the course exclusively for your employees, either as standard as described or tailored to your needs.
In-house training offers several benefits. It can lead to financial savings when training more than five people. This approach fosters intensive exchange of experiences and encourages knowledge sharing among employees. Additionally, it helps in building a common understanding of the subject matter among the workforce. Furthermore, in-house training provides the opportunity for unique customization based on a company’s specific methods and processes.
