ISTQB® Certified Tester - Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM)

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Duration
5 days

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Course Language
English

Training Solutions
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Digital products are constantly under time pressure. At the same time, demands for security, performance, and user experience are on the rise. Professional test management ensures that quality isn’t sacrificed for speed and that projects remain manageable.

Key Topics

Strategic planning of testing activities
Test control throughout the software lifecycle
Effort estimation and resource management
Risk-based testing and quality assurance
Communication with stakeholders and development teams
Analysis of test results and reports
Integration of modern testing methods into agile environments

Prerequisites
Experience in testing or software development, as well as a basic understanding of quality assurance.

Target Audience
Professionals in testing, QA, IT project management, DevOps-related teams, software development, and digital product management.

Strong testing processes reduce friction, increase transparency, and improve collaboration between teams. It is precisely these skills that are becoming increasingly important in modern IT structures.

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Course Content

Test process

The Basic Testing Process
Test phases and test types
Test planning, monitoring, and control
Test analysis
Test design
Test implementation
Test execution
Evaluation of acceptance criteria and report generation
Test completion activities

Test Management

Test Management in Context
Risk-based testing and other approaches to test prioritization and effort allocation
Test documentation and other deliverables
Project risk management
Additional test deliverables
Test effort estimation
Definition and use of test metrics
Business benefits of testing
Distributed, outsourced, and in-house testing
Application of industry standards

Reviews

Management Reviews and Audits
Management of Assessments
Key Metrics for Appraisals
Management of formal evaluations

Error Management

The Defect Lifecycle and the Software Development Cycle
Cross-functional defect management
Information from error messages
Assessment of process capability based on information from error messages.

Optimization of the testing process

Introduction
Test Optimization Process
Test Process Optimization
Test Process Optimization with TMMI
Test Process Optimization with TPI Next
Test Process Optimization with CTP
Test Process Optimization with STEP

Test Tools and Automation

Selection of Tools
Return on Investment (ROI)
Selection process
Tool life cycleKey performance indicators for tools

Social Skills – Team Composition

Individual skills
Assessment of team dynamics
Integrating tests into an organization
Motivation
Communication

Your training will be 100% funded

Our funding schemes are available exclusively to participants who live or work in Germany. Funding is not available outside Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does CTAL-TM support modern software projects?

Clear testing strategies, structured processes, and better coordination between teams lead to more stable releases and fewer escalations.

What challenges does professional test management address?

Unclear requirements, time pressure, and quality issues can be managed much more effectively with defined testing processes.

What skills are emphasized in Advanced Test Management?

This requires risk assessment, resource planning, reporting, prioritization, and the management of complex testing activities.

Why is structured software testing becoming more important?

Frequent releases and agile development increase the pressure to maintain quality. The cost of defects rises when testing is done too late.

What applications and tools are typically used?

Jira, Confluence, Selenium, Azure DevOps, or test management platforms are often used for planning and reporting.

How does CTAL-TM improve collaboration on the project?

Better communication between development, business, and QA reduces misunderstandings and speeds up decision-making.

What are the benefits of international ISTQB certification?

Global recognition, uniform standards, and high relevance in modern IT and software projects strengthen the company’s market position.

Why is test management more than just error checking?

Quality assurance directly impacts planning, risk, costs, and customer satisfaction—not just at the end of a project.

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