ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE) v2.0
Duration of
Course
3 Days
Accredited Training Provider of MSTB for
ISTQB® Certified Tester
Advanced Level Test Automation
Engineering (CTAL_TEA) v2.0
10 - 12 March
CTAL-TAE
ONLINE
12 - 14 May
CTAL-TAE
F2F
ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE)
Designing, Developing & Optimizing Test Automation Solutions
Course Information
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) certification is designed for professionals who want to specialize in designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving test automation solutions.
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This advanced-level course focuses on the correlation between test automation and key domain areas such as test management, configuration management, defect management, software development processes, and quality assurance. Participants will gain practical understanding of automation architectures, tool selection, automation frameworks, deployment strategies, and continuous improvement practices.
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The course prepares participants for the CTAL-TAE examination and equips them with the capability to lead and contribute effectively to enterprise-level automation initiatives.
Who Should Attend This Course
This course is ideal for :
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Test Automation Engineers
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Technical Test Analysts
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Senior Testers and QA Engineers
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Software Developers involved in automation
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DevOps and CI/CD practitioners
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Test Managers and QA Leads
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Professionals transitioning from manual to automation testing
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It is suitable for those who wish to design automation frameworks, implement scalable automation strategies, and drive automation transformation initiatives.
Topics Coverage (3-Day Course)
Chapter 1 : Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation
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Purpose of test automation
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Success factors in test automation
Chapter 2 : Preparing for Test Automation
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System Under Test (SUT) factors influencing automation
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Tool evaluation and selection
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Designing for testability and automation
Chapter 3 : The Generic Test Automation Architecture (gTAA)
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Introduction to gTAA
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Test Automation Architecture (TAA) design
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Test Automation Solution (TAS) development
Chapter 4 : Deployment Risks and Contingencies
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Selection of test automation approach
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Planning deployment and rollout
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Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
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Test automation maintenance
Chapter 5 : Test Automation Reporting and Metrics
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Selection of TAS metrics
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Implementation of measurement
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Logging of TAS and SUT
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Automation reporting
Chapter 6 : Transitioning Manual Testing to an Automated Environment
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Criteria for automation
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Implementing automation within regression testing
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Automation for new feature testing
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Automation for confirmation testing
Chapter 7 : Verifying the Test Automation Solution (TAS)
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Verifying automated test environment components
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Verifying the automated test suite
Chapter 8 : Continuous Improvement
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Options for improving test automation
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Planning automation improvement initiatives
By the End of This Course,
Participants Will Be Able To :
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
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Incorporate automated testing within software development and testing processes
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Assess and select appropriate tools and technologies for automation initiatives
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Design and develop enhanced or new automation solutions aligned with business requirements
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Define and implement a Test Automation Architecture (TAA)
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Transition from manual testing to automated testing systematically
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Generate automated test reports and maintain automation systems
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Identify risks associated with automation projects and apply mitigation strategies
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Define automation metrics and measure effectiveness
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Verify and validate automation frameworks and solutions
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Plan continuous improvement for long-term automation sustainability
Course Duration
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Duration: 3 Days
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Total Contact Hours: 21 Hours
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Mode: Online / Face-to-Face (F2F)
Exam Information
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Exam Duration: 120 minutes
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Number of Questions: 45 (Multiple Choice)
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Pass Mark: 65%
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Certification Validity: Lifetime
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Certification Level: Advanced
Pre-Requisites
Candidates must hold :
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ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
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Practical experience in software testing and automation is strongly recommended.
Additional Information
Certification Body
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Malaysian Software Testing Board (MSTB) as an appointed local chapter for International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®)
Training Approach
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Instructor-led, interactive sessions
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Practical automation design discussions
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Real-world case studies
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Exam preparation support
Delivery Mode
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Classroom (Face-to-Face)
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Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
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Corporate / In-house training available
Material Provided
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Official ISTQB® CTAL-TAE training materials
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Sample exam questions
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Course completion certificate
Why Choose This Course ?
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Advanced automation specialization
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Covers architecture, strategy, metrics, and governance
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Supports enterprise-scale automation initiatives
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Globally recognized certification
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Ideal pathway toward automation leadership roles
