Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager

Class Details

Dates

Mon October 26 2026 2:30pm EST to Fri October 30 2026 10:30pm EST.

Location

Virtual Classroom

Modality

Virtual

Price

$2,645

About This Course

Description

This course has been revised to align with the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management Syllabus v3.0 and reflects current industry best practices in software development and testing.

Building on the ISTQB Foundation syllabus, this course is streamlined into three core sections: Managing the Test Activities, Managing the Product, and Managing the Test Team. It helps participants integrate testing into agile, hybrid, and traditional delivery models while building practical leadership and management capability.

Key takeaways from this class include:

  • Integrating testing effectively within multiple software development lifecycle models.
  • Establishing realistic project test approaches and strategies.
  • Understanding the Test Manager's role in defect workflows, including agile and hybrid teams.
  • Dynamically monitoring, managing, and reporting test activities.
  • Planning and implementing test automation initiatives.
  • Measuring test effectiveness and project progress.
  • Evaluating and improving test processes.
  • Developing leadership skills to guide test teams successfully.

Specific topics include lifecycle-aware testing, metrics, test documentation, risk analysis, advanced estimation techniques, test management issues, test automation, process improvement models, team dynamics, motivation, and leadership.

This course includes hands-on exercises to reinforce methods and techniques covered and supports exam preparation for the Advanced Test Management certification.

Who Should Attend

This course is appropriate for:

  • Individuals who have taken ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level training and want to progress into advanced testing topics.
  • Individuals who hold ISTQB Foundation certification, meet advanced exam eligibility criteria, and seek exam preparation.
  • Anyone wanting deeper expertise in advanced testing and test management practices.

ISTQB Certification & Exam

The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is the world's most widely recognized certification body for software testing skills and knowledge. Founded in 2002, ISTQB is a not-for-profit association that has issued more than 750,000 certifications in 129 countries around the globe. The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification is a prerequisite for the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) exam. Candidates for any CTAL exam must provide proof of CTFL certification.

The v3.0 exam has been updated with fewer questions and a shorter duration, providing a more focused and efficient assessment of knowledge.

For public virtual classes, the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) exam voucher is an additional fee and is not included in course pricing. You can add the voucher at registration. If selected, the voucher is sent after course completion. If not purchased with the class, you must contact an exam provider directly to take the exam later.

For public virtual classes added to a virtual conference pass purchase, the class fee includes an exam voucher sent upon completion. If you choose not to take the exam, contact customer service before or after purchase; voucher refunds are allowed before the class start date.

For in-person public classes, the exam voucher is included in course fees and instructions are emailed upon completion.

Please contact client support with any questions at [email protected].

Preparation

ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge is strongly recommended, especially for attendees planning to sit for the CTAL-TM exam.

Your Instructor

Jeff Pierce

Jeff Pierce

Director of Training

Jeff Pierce is a Managing Consultant with Coveros, Inc., a software company that helps organizations accelerate the delivery of secure, reliable software. Jeff is a leader with over twenty years experience in information technology (IT) program/project management. Jeff is a SAFe(R) 4 Program Consultant, a certified Scrum Master, and is also a Project Management Professional (PMP). He has proven technical excellence in development and deployment of strategic web-based enterprise information systems utilizing cloud computing and continuous integration technologies. Jeff's experience also includes an extensive Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and test engineering background including building and managing test teams and test automation implementation across a variety of platforms, technologies, and industries. Jeff manages Coveros Training, and is a professional instructor, delivering Agile and Software Quality related courses nationwide.

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