ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Test Engineer | TestPro

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Master the essential principles and practices necessary for designing, developing, and maintaining effective test automation solutions.

Develop skills in selecting and implementing the right test automation tools and technologies based on project requirements.

Learn to build and manage a robust test automation architecture (gTAA) that supports sustainable and scalable testing efforts.

Enhance the ability to effectively integrate test automation into the software development lifecycle, maximising ROI and efficiency.

Modules and Topics CoveredModules and Topics Covered

Topic	Time	Description
Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation	30 minutes	Understand the rationale, benefits, and limitations of automated tests, including how it improves efficiency and coverage. Identify critical technical and strategic factors that determine the success of test automation projects.
Preparing for Test Automation	2 hours, 45 minutes	Analyse how different System Under Test (SUT) aspects influence automation possibilities and choices. Learn to assess and select automation tools that align with project goals and technology stacks. Understand methods to design SUTs that support more effective and efficient automation.
Generic Test Automation Architecture	4 hours, 30 minutes	Introduction to the Generic Test Automation Architecture (gTAA) and its components. Deep dive into the Test Generation, Definition, Execution, and Adaptation Layers and their roles in a comprehensive automation strategy.
Deployment Risks and Contingencies	2 hours, 30 minutes	Strategies for deploying automation solutions within the software lifecycle, including pilot projects. Techniques for identifying and mitigating risks associated with test automation. Understand the types of maintenance required for automation frameworks and scripts.
Test Automation Reporting and Metrics	2 hours, 45 minutes	Select appropriate metrics to measure and report the effectiveness of test automation. Set up systems for logging and reporting automation results to stakeholders.
Transitioning Manual Testing to Automated Environment	2 hours	Identify which manual tests to automate and how to transition them effectively. Explore strategies to automate existing and new tests efficiently.
Verifying the Test Automation System (TAS)	2 hours	Techniques for verifying the correctness and effectiveness of the automation environment and test suites.
Continuous Improvement	2 hours, 30 minutes	Strategies for continuously enhancing the test automation setup to adapt to new challenges and improve outcomes.

Course Info Course Info

Course Type

Virtual

This course takes place in our virtual centre, which is designed to give you the feel of being in a physical classroom and engaging with instructors without going out of your home.

Course Duration

3 days

This course takes 3 days, all day long each day, to cover as much as we can.

Course Price

From £2,305+VAT

The price for this course includes an exam and an online exam voucher.