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.
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.
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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
After you complete an accredited CT-TAS training, you prepare to sit the official exam for the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) “Certified Tester – Test Automation Strategy” certification.
To become eligible for the CT-TAS certification you must:
Already hold the CTFL (Foundation Level) certificate.
Have sufficient practical experience in software testing and/or test automation (specific criteria depend on your ISTQB Member Board).
Pass the CT-TAS exam (typically 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, minimum pass score 65%).
Once you meet those prerequisites and pass the exam you receive the CT-TAS certificate, confirming your competence in defining and managing a test automation strategy within an organization.
What You Will Achieve
Understand factors from software and systems that influence the success of test automation
Identify costs and risks of implementing a test automation solution
Understand the roles and responsibilities of people who are contributing to test automation
Plan for the integration of test automation across test levels
Identify strategic considerations for test automation implementation in different software development lifecycle models
Understand applicability and viability of test automation
Plan test automation solutions that meet the organizational needs
Understand test automation deployment strategies
Learn which test automation metrics help drive decision-making
Identify ways in which test automation brings value to the project and organization
Identify test automation reporting requirements to address stakeholder needs
Define transitioning activities from manual testing to test automation
Define a test automation strategy that ensures projects share assets and methods to ensure consistent implementation across the organization
Understand costs for setting up and maintaining test automation
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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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