Course Overview
The ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst course extends the broad understanding of testing acquired at Foundation Level to enable the role of an Advanced or Senior Test Analyst to be performed.
This three-day tutor-led course includes lectures, exercises and practical work, as well as exam preparation. The examination is held at an agreed later date, so allowing adequate time for revision. It is fully-accredited by UKITB on behalf of ISTQB and has been rated SFIAplus level 5 by the BCS. The ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst course is principally aimed at test practitioners who have achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and are expecting to be actively involved in the analysis, specification, design and execution aspects of software testing, and who want to increase their knowledge and skills beyond the levels covered by the Foundation and Intermediate qualifications. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. This Test Analyst Advanced Level qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts and management consultants. Founded in 2002, ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) is a not-for-profit association comprising 66 national boards (including the UKITB) to provide worldwide coverage ISTQB has defined the Advanced certification as part of their ‘Certified Tester’ scheme that, with over 240,000 certifications, has become the de facto world-wide standard for software testing qualifications. The ‘Certified Tester’ scheme: What’s Included? After completing the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst course, individuals looking to further expand their knowledge and skills in software testing and quality assurance may consider the following additional certifications and training courses. Core Stream Modules Holders of the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification are encouraged to explore these options to stay current with the latest practices and to enhance their professional development in the field of software testing and QA. John Young presents the changes of the ISTQB Test Analyst course and it will benefit you in your technical tester role.Who is the course for?
About ISTQB and the ‘Certified Tester’ Scheme
E-Learning Course
Next Steps: Follow-on Courses After ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Course
These modules are technology, methodology, and application domain-agnostic, building directly on the knowledge acquired at the Foundation Level.
Agile Stream
Tailored for those working in or transitioning to Agile environments, this stream emphasizes testing practices and principles within the Agile methodology.
Specialist Stream
For those looking to specialise further, this stream offers courses focusing on specific quality characteristics, test approaches, test activities, or industry-specific testing knowledge.Learn more about the ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Course
Leah Sprackland| Product Delivery Testing Team Manager |Allianz –
I found a lot of the slides were being skipped over and not as much of the course was actually taught. There were a lot of questions to everyone asking what they do in their role rather than teaching the theory. This was also called out by another participant at the end of the course who has already sat the course before. They said some areas were rushed and had they not done the course before they might not know all they needed to. This is concerning to me that if I’ve actually been taught what I need for the exam.
Oliver Jacques| Functional Test Analyst|Ocado –
The course was very useful, content very applicable and I feel satisfied with the overall course/exam structure.
I would like to add that the original TSG email mentioned the course begin son the 17th January not 15th January. It was only because my colleague also attended did I find out on the Monday morning I should have been in attendance. Thought I’d mention this as I understand its an automated process and there should be a root cause analysis to how this happened to avoid confusion in the future.
Apart from that I would highly recommend the course for others in the future.
Sarah Burgess| Functional Test Analyst|Ocado –
Some aspects were only briefly covered, felt there could be some more in depth coverage, but difficult to please everyone on the course
Christopher Olliffe –
Rosie was excellent at guiding us through the material and explaining everything clearly. 10/10.
Thomas Linforth | QA Analyst | We Buy Any Car –
The course was interesting and I have found a lot of the content useful for my role. The trainer was insightful, knowledgeable and kind. He made sure we were all okay and understood the content. The questions and scenarios helped to iron out and learn from any mistakes early. The online aspect did make the course slightly impersonal in terms of the other students, as we kept our cameras off and were mostly muted, so I sympathised with the trainer on that.
Chelsea Houston | Software Engineer / Test Analyst – Apprentice | Capgemini –
Good course with a lot of useful information. Good extension from the Foundation course. Came out of it with as much information as expected. Trainer good, easy to understand and get along with.
ashish chaudhary | Software Engineer | capgemini –
Get course Trainer was great
David Cook | QA Test Analyst | Caseware UK –
Found the course very useful, learnt lots of new things that I did not know previously and it fulfilled all that I expected to learn.
James Anderson | QA Tester Apprentice | Invotra Limited –
The course way very informative and interesting, it helped reinforce my existing learning as well as introduce me to new things as well.
andrew torrens | project team lead | BSO ITS –
very good learnt some good techniques and the tutor was very knowledgable
Sigurbjorn Gunnarsson | QA | Tern System –
Only thing I can point out is that it would be nice to have an issued schedule of lunch and such beforehand.
Phil Terry | Test Analyst | Horiba Test Automation –
Really enjoyed being back in the classroom, so much better than being online. I would recommend Rosie as a trainer. She was really clear and happy to answer questions as we went along. She also addressed concerns as if they were her own. Excellent.
Tressa King | Junior Test Engineer | Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd –
I found the course engaging, interesting and helpful. A big takeaway for me was the boost in confidence that I am ready for promotion. In fact I appear to be doing at least 3 peoples jobs simultaneously.
Rosie was just great in person and I hope to find occasion to train with her again.
Ryan viney | Test engineer | –
I really enjoyed the course and found it informative.
Rosie was very knowledgeable on the subject matter.
Liam Fussell|Senior Technical Test Analyst|NMI –
Course was delivered very well from John – allowed for discussion whilst explaining answers clearly. The course materials have been good and the presentation/UX over Go To Meeting easy to use.
Luke Goodridge|QA Analyst|Jagex –
John has done a great job with this, its alot of information to take in. But john makes it easy to understand with bitesize chunks
Rizwan Sulaman|| –
John was an excellent trainer. He explained well and answered all queries. The course content was good but it covers aloot in a short time
Sandra Kasa|QA Software Tester|SupplyPoint –
I have been on several training courses with John and he never disappoints. He is so professional and doesn’t leave any question without response. He is genuinely interested so that all students would take most of his training courses and his support is immeasurable.
stephanie scanlon|Principal QA Analyst|jagex –
This is the second time I’ve had John for a course (the other was the Agile extension), I was very pleased to have John once more! He’s incredibly thorough and provides everything we need in an easier to understand format. Whilst also offering his help outside of the course. Thank you John!
Sam Ryan | Manual QA | Invotra Ltd –
Informative and helpful, plenty of out of hours help. Nice trainer
Paulo Martins | Automation Expert | Siemens –
Positive and supportive teacher, proper explanation of current topics and refresher of older more forgotten ones.
Kirpa Dosanjh | Test Lead | Capgemini –
Great trainer who really took his time to go through everyone’s questions and explain the syllabus thoroughly.
Rita Bicho | Test Manager | Siemens AG (Portugal) –
The course is quite intensive for just 3 days.
Hadeel Alwabel | Software Engineer | SITE –
I would be able to review better while studying as is was all in 3 days and I was switching between work and training alot. but in general am pleased by it and I hope I make it in the exam.
Mohita Malhotra | Senior HCM Consultant | VSCL –
Th Trainer gave us a comprehensive idea about the entire course _x000D_
The trainer gave us idea about the technique and how to approach the questions and how to structure and apply the technique and concept and arrive at the answers which was extremely helpful and with due practise would help us be successful in clearing the certification exam
Declan Murphy | Software Applications Tester | Tiger Systems Ltd –
Well structured and balanced with questions, good examples provided by trainer although I felt some slides were a little vague_x000D_
Trainer was good at leading the class and was clear in communication and engaged well with participants
Lujain Alsuhaibani | Software test engineer | SITE company –
it had very useful input and exercises that helped us understand the theory better
Joe Dobson | Test Engineer | IBM –
The course was very interesting. John explained all subjects very well and wherever possible gave us the opportunity to try things ourselves and do exercises. He was very supportive and made sure everybody was happy before moving on to the next subject.
Amy Banes | Senior QA Test Analyst | CaseWare UK Ltd –
Very thorough and spent the time to explain items if unsure. Scheduled breaks were beneficial as doing online course and helped focus.
Qasim Ahmed | Snr QAT Analyst | HomeOffice –
John was brilliant and open to explaining all aspects of the course. _x000D_
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I would like more time focused on the crux of the course. eg. techniques to try more samples.
Sam Tudor | TA | Capgemini –
Great online course. Clear and interactive. Prefer classroom for this reason. The more interactive the better
Daniel Walton| Test Analyst|LGT Vestra –
I found the course really helpful i am hoping after attending this i will be able to now pass the exam. The way it was presented was great and the trainer was very knowledgeable
Ann Shepperley| Test Analyst|TMHCC –
I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it.
Nasla Naushad| Software Test Engineer|Samsung –
Virtual course was structured well and materials provided in advance gave a brief overview of the course. Really enjoyed the teaching style of the trainer.
Daniela-Ana Luca | Senior Test Analyst |CaseWare Uk –
very knowledgeable and helpful , happy to help -always
Renjini Gopalakrishnan Unnithan | Dev Engineer- Competent |ING, Belgium –
Good explanation, lot of exercises
veena lala | Software Test Engineer |3tc software –
Very good course, lots of detail and trainer was friendly and easy to ask questions, explained well
Sandra Kupny|Quality Engineer|LBG –
Good course, good pace. Examples well explained by the presenter. Useful materials.
Julie Murphy|Quality Engineer|LLoyds banking Group –
Felt it was a bit cramped into the three days, Feel at a disadvantage not having physical copy of the workbook as you can not take corresponding notes. Screen shots not the same as can not always make out notes. In classroom always get the material. feel cost to get them excessive due to cost of course.
Sarbjeet Pandha|Test Analyst|LGT VESTRA –
Remote virtual course. Very enjoyable and lots of interaction with everyone.
Daniel Walton|Test Analyst|LGT Vestra –
I found the course really helpful i am hoping after attending this i will be able to now pass the exam. The way it was presented was great and the trainer was very knowledgeable
Ann Shepperley|Test Analyst|TMHCC –
I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it.
Nasla Naushad|Software Test Engineer|Samsung –
Virtual course was structured well and materials provided in advance gave a brief overview of the course. Really enjoyed the teaching style of the trainer.
Michael Bines-Black | Senior Product Testing Analyst | LV= –
Very informative, a lot packed into the three days but John timed everything well. Fast-paced at times but this was unavoidable.
Joshua LoveJoy | Test Analyst | University of Southampton –
Taking this course remotely in lockdown proved far more beneficial than I anticipated. I actually think there is a strong argument to take the course this way over classroom based. You take travel and potentially overnight stays out of the equation and the experience is much more relaxed and stress free. You can crack on with homework as soon as the day ends and don’t feel too tired to study or revise. My trainer was experienced and articulate enough to deliver the course to a high standard with the slides and a scratchpad to demonstrate. I don’t feel I missed out on anything by not doing this in a classroom. I would recommend virtual courses to anyone holding off booking right now due to lockdown.
Idris Khan | Senior QA | Camelot UK –
Intense and informative.
Richard Mason | Senior Test Analyst | Capital One (Europe) –
Course was thorough and well paced with sufficient breaks to retain effective concentration.
Very disappointing that the course materials especially the Consolidated Student Handbook cannot be printed. This makes revising and relearning difficult. I don’t feel this was pointed out up front before the course and its something I will certainly be aware of in the future and will deter me from attending further additional courses if there is the same restriction.
Lizzy Hamilton| Test Manager| Capita Resourcing –
John was very thorough, and was patient when explaining items to me that I often didn’t understand. He could provide versatile examples outside of the scenarios provided to help highlight his point, and also offered some advice in how I could apply various techniques to my live situation/projects.
John is very knowledgeable and a great teacher.
David Cook| QA Test Analyst| Caseware –
Found it very informative and learnt lots of new things.
Joanne Nwosu| Senior Quality Control Engineer| Deltek –
Was informative, clear and easy to follow. A bit of information overload but expected given the time frame of completion.