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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction and Certification Overview

  • Understanding the goals of the CTAL-TAE certification
  • Exam structure and syllabus layout
  • Strategies for effective preparation and exam success

Introduction to Test Automation

  • Value and advantages of implementing test automation
  • Potential risks and constraints
  • Core concepts and industry terminology

Preparing for a Test Automation Approach

  • Identifying suitable opportunities for automation
  • Setting clear automation scope and targets
  • Considering System Under Test (SUT) aspects

Design and Development of a Test Automation Solution

  • Exploring architectural patterns and design strategies
  • Emphasizing modularity and reusability in frameworks
  • Working with data-driven, keyword-driven, and behavior-driven approaches

Integration and Continuous Improvement

  • Embedding automated tests within CI/CD workflows
  • Managing version control, execution, and reporting
  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of automation systems

Organizing the Test Automation Effort

  • Defining roles and responsibilities in automation teams
  • Planning and estimating automation workloads
  • Choosing appropriate tools and technologies

Risk and Maintainability Considerations

  • Evaluating risks associated with automation
  • Managing changes and test refactoring
  • Mitigating technical debt to ensure script maintainability

Practice and Exam Simulation

  • Reviewing sample questions with detailed explanations
  • Completing timed practice tests and analyzing results
  • Taking a final mock exam with comprehensive feedback

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of fundamental testing concepts
  • Current ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification
  • Practical experience with software development or test automation in project settings

Target Audience

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

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