Course

ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer

ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer is an intensive certification course aimed for you who wishing to contribute to the software development process by integrating and implementing test automation.

Learning objectives

You will at this intensive course receive an internationally recognized certification in test automation, testifying the following abilities:

A professional and structured approach to test automation
An understanding of pros and cons of test automation
Identifying technical success factors of a test automation project
Analyzing a system to determine the appropriate automation solution
Explaining the structure of Generic Test Automation Architecture
An understanding the reusability of components
An understanding of test automation risks and deployment risks
Identifying which factors lessen maintainability
Applying criteria for determining the suitability of tests for automation
An understanding of the factors in transitioning from manual to automated testing

Target audience

This certification course is aimed at the software tester, technical tester, test analyst, developer, or anyone wishing to improve their prerequisites for understanding and implementing test automation. You don’t need to have a technical background to participate in this course, but you do need to pass the ISTQB/IREB Foundation exam before taking an advanced level exam.

Course format & exam format

During the 3 days of the course the syllabus will be covered. Our courses are characterized by a high level of activity, as the theory is supported by examples and exercises. You should expect about 20-30 hours of preparation prior to the course, and 1-2 hours of homework each night during the course. The course material and the exam will both be in English.

Exam format

The exam is developed by the Danish division of ISTQB, the Danish Software Testing Board (DSTB) and is administered by Dansk IT. The exam is a 1,5-hour, advanced multiple choice test based on a series of cases. There are approximately 40 questions, and you must answer at least 65% correctly to pass the exam.

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.