Course Overview

The ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) course is designed for experienced QA professionals and testers aiming to specialize in advanced test automation practices. This course delivers a deep understanding of test automation principles, architecture, tools, and management. Participants will gain practical skills to design, implement, and sustain scalable automation frameworks that support continuous delivery and long-term quality goals.

Key Learning Areas

• Introduction to Test Automation: Understand the goals, benefits, and challenges of implementing test automation in software projects.

• Structured Approach to Automation: Learn how to prepare for automation by defining objectives, selecting tools, and identifying suitable test cases.

• Test Automation Architecture (TAA): Design robust and maintainable automation architectures tailored to project needs.

• Implementation and Framework Management: Develop reliable automated test scripts and manage test automation frameworks for optimal performance.

• Deployment Strategies and CI/CD Integration: Implement automation in various environments and integrate it into continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

• Reporting and Metrics: Track and evaluate automation success through meaningful metrics and continuous improvement processes.

• Verification and Optimization: Review, validate, and enhance automation solutions to ensure long-term effectiveness and alignment with business objectives.

Internationally Accredited Software Quality Assurance Training

SASTQB

SASTQB is the Southern African Software Testing Qualification Board.