ISTQB® Certified Tester is the most widespread qualification scheme in the world, and the syllabi contents and glossary have become the de facto industry reference for the software testing profession.
Certifications are recognized globally because of the consistent application of ISTQB® policies and procedures by the member boards.
the assessment of tester capabilities is conducted independently by ISTQB® and provides objective verification of competencies.
all syllabi are developed and reviewed by leading testing professionals from academia and industry.
ISTQB® materials are developed on a voluntary basis and are open to contributions from anybody interested in joining ISTQB® working groups
The Advanced Level qualification is aimed at people who have achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. This 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, IT directors and management consultants To receive Advanced Level certification, candidates must hold the Foundation Certificate and satisfy the Exam Board which examines them that they have sufficient practical experience to be considered Advanced Level qualified.
To get the Advanced Level certification, candidates must hold the Foundation Certificate and have sufficient practical experience.
Advanced level certification is valid for life time.
Holders of the Advanced certificate are eligible to continue on to higher level software testing qualifications, certifying themselves at Advanced level, and then at the Expert level. The entire learning journey is underpinned by the ISTQB® Glossary.
ISTQB® Product PortfolioTo get an ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Certificate you must successfully pass the Advanced Exam administered by your Member Board or Examination Provider. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be issued with an ISTQB® Advanced Level Certificate, which is internationally recognized. The exam aims to verify that the candidate has acquired the professional knowledge contained in the syllabus.
Exam questions are distributed across Syllabus chapters as shown below:
The following picture summarizes the contents of the Advanced Level Test Manager syllabus:
Detailed syllabus for ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certification is available here