ISTQB® Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy (CT-TAS)
The Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy Specialist qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing and test automation. The syllabus presents multiple factors that come into play when planning for test automation within an organization.
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Description
The Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy Specialist qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing and test automation. The syllabus presents multiple factors that come into play when planning for test automation within an organization.
The Test Automation Strategy syllabus addresses test automation needs beyond those that are technical tool implementation and integration challenges. A strategic view of test automation provides a vision of implementation across projects within an organization in a systematic and consistent manner that ultimately can demonstrate value to the organization.
What You Will Learn
According to the official syllabus (current version), CT-TAS is structured into six main chapters:
Chapter 1– Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation Strategy
Chapter 2–Test Automation Resources
Chapter 3–Preparing for Test Automation
Chapter 4-Organizational Deployment and Release Strategies for Test Automation
Chapter 5-Test Automation Impact Analysis
Chapter 6- Implementation and Improvement Strategies for Test Automation
Certification & Exam
This training prepares you for the ISTQB® certification Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy Specialist (CT-TAS). The certification is aimed at people who plan, evaluate, or organizationally implement test automation, for example testers, test automation engineers, test managers, test architects, software developers, and quality managers.
The prerequisite for certification is a valid ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate, version 4.0 or an earlier version, as well as sufficient practical experience. The exact experience criteria are determined by your responsible ISTQB® Member Board or exam provider. The CT-TAS exam consists of 40 questions, lasts 60 minutes, and is passed with 32 out of 49 points. Once passed, the certificate confirms your knowledge of defining and managing a test automation strategy. Check the latest details at the official ISTQB® source for CT-TAS.
What You Will Achieve
After completing the course, you can:
Analyze software, system, and organizational factors that influence the success of test automation.
Evaluate costs, risks, benefits, and the cost-effectiveness of a test automation solution.
Define roles, responsibilities, and coordination for teams involved in test automation.
Plan the implementation of test automation across different test levels and software lifecycle models.
Develop a test automation strategy that fits the requirements of your organization, its projects, and available resources.
Establish suitable metrics and reporting requirements so stakeholders can make informed decisions about test automation.
Design the transition from manual testing to test automation with clear activities, priorities, and rollout steps.
Justify the contribution of test automation to project goals, quality assurance, and organization-wide reuse of methods and resources.
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CT-TAS is the ISTQB Specialist certification for Test Automation Strategy. It teaches how to plan test automation across projects and teams, not only how to set up tools. It focuses on strategy, value, and consistent implementation in an organization.
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