Master advanced technical testing techniques to improve software quality, reduce technical risk and build confidence in complex software systems.

Course Overview

The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) certification is designed for experienced testing professionals who wish to develop advanced technical testing skills. The course focuses on white-box testing, static and dynamic analysis, non-functional testing, test automation and technical quality characteristics, providing delegates with the expertise needed to analyse and test complex software systems. [ISTQB_CTAL…labus_v4.0 | PDF]

Delegates will learn how to apply advanced technical testing techniques, analyse software architecture and code, design effective white-box tests, evaluate quality characteristics such as performance, security and reliability, and contribute to automated testing solutions. The course equips technical testers with the skills required to support modern software development and quality engineering practices.

Who Should Attend?

Technical Test Analysts
Senior Software Testers
Test Automation Engineers
QA Engineers
Software Developers
SDETs
Test Architects
Performance Testers
Security Testers
DevOps Engineers involved in testing
Anyone wishing to develop advanced technical software testing skills
Professionals seeking the ISTQB® Advanced Technical Test Analyst certification

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

Apply technical testing activities within a risk-based testing approach
Design advanced white-box tests using multiple coverage techniques
Apply statement, decision and MC/DC testing techniques
Understand API testing principles and strategies
Use static analysis techniques to identify code quality issues
Apply dynamic analysis techniques to detect runtime defects
Evaluate software quality characteristics from a technical perspective
Contribute to security, performance and reliability testing activities
Analyse maintainability, portability and compatibility risks
Support architecture and code reviews effectively
Design and implement technical test automation approaches
Select and apply appropriate technical testing tools
Improve software quality through advanced technical testing practices

Course Modules

Module 1: The Technical Test Analyst’s Role in Risk-Based Testing

Understand how technical testing activities support product and project risk management.

Topics include:

Risk-based testing principles
Product risks and project risks
Risk identification techniques
Technical risk assessment
Security and reliability risks
Performance-related risks
Test environment risks
Risk mitigation strategies
Technical test planning
Contributing to risk-based decisions

Module 2: White-Box Test Techniques

Develop practical skills in advanced structural testing techniques.

Topics include:

Statement testing
Decision testing
Branch coverage
Modified Condition/Decision Coverage (MC/DC)
Multiple condition testing
White-box coverage principles
Coverage measurement
API testing
REST API testing concepts
Selecting appropriate white-box techniques
Testing safety-critical systems
Technical risk-based test design

Module 3: Static and Dynamic Analysis

Learn how technical analysis techniques identify defects before and during execution.

Topics include:

Static Analysis

Control flow analysis
Cyclomatic complexity
Data flow analysis
Variable lifecycle analysis
Code maintainability assessment
Code complexity metrics
Coupling and cohesion
Security-focused static analysis

Dynamic Analysis

Dynamic analysis principles
Memory leak detection
Wild pointer detection
Runtime defect analysis
Performance bottleneck identification
Resource monitoring
Code profiling techniques
Runtime behaviour analysis

Module 4: Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing

Gain a thorough understanding of non-functional testing from a technical perspective.

Topics include:

Security Testing

Security risks and threats
Authentication and authorisation
Vulnerability identification
Security test planning
Security test specification
Penetration-related concepts

Reliability Testing

Reliability principles
Maturity testing
Availability testing
Fault tolerance testing
Recoverability testing
Reliability growth models

Performance Testing

Time behaviour testing
Resource utilisation testing
Capacity testing
Load testing
Stress testing
Scalability testing
Performance test planning

Maintainability Testing

Analysability
Modifiability
Testability
Modularity
Reusability

Portability and Compatibility Testing

Installability testing
Adaptability testing
Replaceability testing
Coexistence testing
Operational profiles

Module 5: Reviews

Learn how Technical Test Analysts contribute effectively to technical reviews and inspections.

Topics include:

Technical review processes
Review preparation techniques
Review responsibilities
Architectural reviews
Code reviews
Review checklists
Design quality evaluation
Security review considerations
Performance review considerations
Defect prevention through reviews

Module 6: Test Tools and Automation

Explore advanced automation approaches and specialist technical testing tools.

Topics include:

Test Automation

Test automation strategy
Automation architecture
Data-driven testing
Keyword-driven testing
Automation project planning
ROI considerations
Automation framework design
Business process modelling for automation

Specialist Testing Tools

Fault seeding tools
Fault injection tools
Performance testing tools
Web testing tools
Model-based testing tools
Component testing tools
Build automation tools
Continuous integration support
Mobile testing tools
Simulators and emulators

Examination

The course prepares delegates for the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) v4.0 examination.

Multiple-choice examination
Internationally recognised certification
Advanced Level ISTQB® qualification
Focused on technical testing skills and techniques
Covers white-box testing, analysis techniques and non-functional testing
Demonstrates advanced technical testing competency
Recognised globally by employers and software organisations
Suitable for technical testing and quality engineering career progression

Exam Format:

45 multiple-choice questions
Pass mark: 65%
Based on the official CTAL-TTA v4.0 syllabus

Prerequisite: Delegates must hold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification before taking the CTAL-TTA examination.

Course Duration

3 Days Instructor-Led Training

Will be available as:

Classroom
Virtual Classroom
On-site Corporate Delivery