ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE) v2.0

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Course overview

Develop your understanding of how automation fits across the full software development lifecycle with this ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) training. You’ll work through the key components of automation strategy, including tool selection, framework design, infrastructure and reporting. This will give you a structured way to approach creating scalable, maintainable automation solutions that support both technical and business objectives.

Advanced automation skills for test professionals

This three-day ISTQB Test Automation Engineer course is designed for software testing professionals who want to deepen their expertise in automation design and implementation. It explores the delivery of automated testing solutions within the software development lifecycle, and helps you develop practical skills in selecting tools, building automation frameworks and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. These capabilities help improve test efficiency, maintainability and quality assurance practices in modern development environments.

Learning objectives

Evaluate the suitability of automation approaches for different contexts
Design automation architectures that support scalability, maintainability and reuse
Implement automated test solutions using appropriate tools
Implement automation integration within CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Report automation results to support decision making
Configure test automation infrastructure
Evaluate automation effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

What you'll learn

You will explore the practical foundations of test automation engineering. This includes examining how automation fits within the software development lifecycle, how automation architectures are designed, and how solutions are implemented and integrated into development pipelines. The course also covers reporting, verification and approaches for continuously improving automated testing solutions in real-world environments.

Introduction to test automation

This section introduces the purpose and objectives of test automation, as well as its role within the software development lifecycle. You will explore how automation supports testing activities to improve efficiency, repeatability and coverage. The course also covers how organisations prepare for automation initiatives, including evaluating infrastructure requirements and selecting appropriate tools and strategies.

Test automation architecture

You’ll learn how to design strong test automation architectures that prioritise scalability, maintainability, and reuse. This covers the principles behind modular framework design, ensuring your automation solutions can evolve alongside changing system requirements. The focus is on creating architectures that support long-term efficiency and integrate effectively within complex technical environments.

Implementation and deployment strategies

Gain insights into implementing automated test solutions using appropriate tools and frameworks. This includes integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows, enabling continuous testing and faster feedback cycles. You’ll also explore strategies for deploying automation effectively, managing risks, and ensuring smooth adoption within existing development and testing processes.

Reporting and continuous improvement

Design and apply meaningful reporting metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of your automation efforts. This includes analysing test results to support decision-making, giving stakeholders clearer visibility and highlighting where improvements can be made. The course also covers how to drive continuous improvement by refining automation practices and maintaining long-term reliability.

What's included

Accredited ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) training
ISTQB CTAL-TAE exam
Guidance from our experienced trainers
Optional add-ons available at checkout, including Pass Protect exam insurance

Key facts

Certification

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) V2.0.

Who it’s for

This course is designed for experienced testing professionals, including testers, developers, business analysts, project managers and quality assurance specialists.

Prerequisites

To attend this course, you must hold the ISTQB Foundation Level certification. A minimum of three years of practical experience in software testing is also recommended.

Exam information

The certification exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within 90 minutes. The exam is closed book and requires a score of 65% to pass.

Optional extras

Pass Protect.

Pre-course

No pre-course work is required.

Course syllabus

Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.

Introduction and objectives for test automation
- Purpose of test automation
- Automation in the software development lifecycle

Preparing for test automation
- Automation infrastructure configuration
- Tool and strategy selection

Test automation architecture
- Design concepts for automation solutions

Implementing test automation
- Automation development
- Risks associated with test automation
- Solution maintainability

Implementation and deployment strategies
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines

Reporting and metrics
- Collection and analysis of test automation data

Verifying the automation solution
- Verification of automation infrastructure

Continuous improvement
- Improving automation solutions over time

FAQs

Explore the advanced automation concepts used in modern software testing environments. This includes automation architecture, implementation approaches and integration with development pipelines. Throughout the course, you’ll build the knowledge needed to prepare for the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer certification.

How long is the ISTQB Test Automation Engineer course?

The ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer course is delivered over three days of instructor-led training. Learners can choose between our classroom and live virtual classroom study options, allowing you to participate either in person or remotely while still benefiting from interactive instruction and practical discussion with experienced trainers.

What responsibilities can you take on after passing the certification?

After achieving this certification, you’ll be ready to take on greater responsibility around how automated testing is introduced and sustained within your workplace. You’ll know how to judge where automation is genuinely worthwhile and develop project-specific approaches rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. In practice, this shifts your role from contributing to automation to influencing how it is used.

What are the benefits of achieving an ISTQB Test Automation Engineer certification?

The certification helps demonstrate your advanced knowledge of test automation. For professionals working with the approaches and techniques used in test automation, the certification can help validate your skills and show employers that you understand recognised best practice.

What is the ISTQB Test Automation Engineer certification?

The ISTQB CTAL-TAE certification is an advanced level qualification with the ISTQB scheme, which means it is globally recognised. It focuses on building your understanding of how test automation supports the wider software development process. Achieving this certification demonstrates that you can work effectively with automation tools to improve how testing supports delivery outcomes.

What our customers say

John is a great instructor and he has spend time explaining all the concepts and ensured people are understanding it. He is approachable and he tried to make the training session more engaging by adding group activities.