Course Outline
Introduction and Certification Overview
- Objectives of the CTAL-TAE certification
- Structure of the syllabus and exam format
- Preparation strategy and success tips
Introduction to Test Automation
- Purpose and benefits of test automation
- Risks and limitations
- Key concepts and terminology
Preparing for a Test Automation Approach
- Assessing test automation opportunities
- Defining the scope and objectives of automation
- Understanding SUT (System Under Test) considerations
Design and Development of a Test Automation Solution
- Architectural patterns and design approaches
- Modularization and reusability in automation frameworks
- Data-driven, keyword-driven, and behavior-driven frameworks
Integration and Continuous Improvement
- Integrating automated tests with CI/CD
- Version control, test execution, and reporting
- Monitoring and maintaining test automation systems
Organizing the Test Automation Effort
- Roles and responsibilities in test automation
- Estimating and planning automation tasks
- Selecting the right tools and technologies
Risk and Maintainability Considerations
- Assessing automation risk
- Handling changes and refactoring tests
- Technical debt and maintainability of test scripts
Practice and Exam Simulation
- Sample exam questions with detailed walkthrough
- Timed practice tests and discussion of correct answers
- Final mock exam and feedback
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental testing concepts
- Hold an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate
- Experience with software development or test automation in a project environment
Audience
- Test automation engineers preparing for the ISTQB CTAL-TAE exam
- Software testers seeking to specialize in test automation architecture and strategy
- QA professionals who want to deepen their automation skills and gain certification
Testimonials (4)
The instructor's teaching style was very good.
Kubra
Course - Automation Testing using Selenium
The patience and pace of the lecturer.
Jace - Vodacom
Course - Test Automation with Selenium
Key topics can be discussed and agreed upon with the trainer in advance. Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere during the seminar days.
Lorenz - Continentale Lebensversicherung AG
Course - Advanced Selenium
I gained new knowledge and I'm pretty confident about it. Nothing unclear.