Course Outline
Introduction and Certification Overview
- Goals of the CTAL-TAE certification.
- Syllabus structure and exam format.
- Preparation strategy and tips for success.
Introduction to Test Automation
- Purpose and advantages of test automation.
- Risks and limitations.
- Key concepts and terminology.
Preparing for a Test Automation Approach
- Evaluating test automation opportunities.
- Defining the scope and objectives of automation.
- Understanding considerations related to the System Under Test (SUT).
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 appropriate 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 walkthroughs.
- Timed practice tests and discussion of correct answers.
- Final mock exam and feedback.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental testing concepts.
- Possession of an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate.
- Experience with software development or test automation in a project environment.
Target Audience
- Test automation engineers preparing for the ISTQB CTAL-TAE exam.
- Software testers looking to specialize in test automation architecture and strategy.
- QA professionals aiming to deepen their automation skills and obtain certification.
Testimonials (3)
hands on exercises, easier to retain information
ashley bolen - Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Course - Test Automation with Selenium
The exercises we covered in the course were quite useful and applicable to my activities at work. The doubts were resolved, and the examples shared are very helpful.
jocelin salas - BANXICO
Course - Test Automation with Selenium and Python
Machine Translated
The way technical topics were addressed in a practical manner, with real examples and an excellent attitude from the instructor.
Juan - ASECCSS
Course - Automatización de Pruebas con Selenium
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