ISTQB® Certified Tester
Advanced Level Test Management
(CTAL-TM) v3.0
Duration of
Course
4 Days
Accredited Training Provider of MSTB for
ISTQB® Certified Tester
Advanced Level Test Management
(CTAL_TM)
30 March - 02 April
CTAL-TM
ONLINE
08 - 11 June
CTAL-TM
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ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0
Strategic Leadership in Software Test Management
Course Information
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0) certification equips professionals with the knowledge and competencies required to manage, plan, monitor, and improve testing activities across the software development lifecycle.
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This advanced-level course focuses on strategic and operational aspects of test management, including risk-based testing, project test strategies, metrics, estimation, defect management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
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The CTAL-TM certification is internationally recognized and demonstrates professional competence in managing complex testing initiatives. The certificate has lifetime validity and supports career advancement toward senior leadership and expert-level certifications.
Who Should Attend This Course
This course is ideal for professionals involved in managing or coordinating testing activities, including :
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Test Managers
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Test Leaders and Test Coordinators
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Test Engineers and Test Analysts
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Test Consultants
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User Acceptance Testers
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Scrum Masters
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Project Managers and Product Owners
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Quality Managers and IT Leaders
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It is suitable for professionals seeking to take responsibility for strategic test management and leadership roles.
Topics Coverage (4-Day Course)
Chapter 1 : Managing the Test Activities
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The test process
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Context of testing
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Risk-based testing
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Project test strategy
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Improving the test process
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Test tools
Chapter 2 : Managing the Product
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Test metrics
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Test estimation
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Defect management
Chapter 3 : Managing the Team
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The test team
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Stakeholder relationship management
Business-Focused Learning Outcomes Integrated Across Modules
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Strategic test planning and governance
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Context-driven risk assessment
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Continuous monitoring and reporting
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Team development and process enhancement
By the End of This Course,
Participants Will Be Able To :
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
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Develop and implement effective test strategies aligned with organizational objectives
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Plan, monitor, and control test activities throughout the project lifecycle
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Apply risk-based testing approaches to prioritize and optimize testing effort
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Estimate testing effort and manage testing resources efficiently
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Define and use meaningful test metrics for reporting and decision-making
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Manage defect workflows and quality risks effectively
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Communicate test progress and quality status to stakeholders
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Lead and develop high-performing test teams
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Improve test processes within projects and across the organization
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Align testing governance with business and project objectives
Course Duration
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Duration: 4 Days
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Mode: Online / Face-to-Face (F2F)
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Certification Validity: Lifetime
Exam Information
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Exam Duration: 120 minutes
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Number of Questions: 50 (Multiple Choice)
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Pass Mark: 65%
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Extra Time: 160 minutes for non-native English speakers
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Certification Level: Advanced
Pre-Requisites
Candidates must hold :
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ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) – Required
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Practical experience in software testing or software development (minimum 6 months 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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Real-world management case discussions
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Practical examples of test planning and governance
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Exam preparation guidance
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-TM v3.0 training materials
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Sample exam questions
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Course completion certificate
Why Choose This Course ?
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Globally recognized Advanced Level certification
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Strong focus on strategic test leadership
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Applicable across Agile, DevOps, and traditional projects
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Ideal for professionals progressing into test management roles
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Lifetime certification validity