ISTQB® Advanced Test Management (CTAL-TM) EN

ISTQB® Advanced Test Management (CTAL-TM)

Eindhoven
English

November 26, 27, 2026; December 3, 4, 10, 2026

Become ISTQB Advanced certified in Test Management and master the skills of managing the test activities, managing the product and managing the team.

• Manage a testing process

• Identify test stakeholders and SDLC models that are relevant in a given context

• Organize risk identification and risk assessment sessions within any SDLC and use the results to guide testing to meet the test objectives

• Define a project test strategy consistent with the organizational test strategy and project context

• Continuously monitor and control testing to achieve project goals

• Assess and report test progress to project stakeholders

• Identify necessary skills and develop those skills within your team

• Prepare and present a business case for testing in different contexts that outlines the costs and expected benefits

• Lead test process improvement activities in projects or software development product streams and contribute to organizational test process improvement initiatives

• Plan the test activities including the required test infrastructure and estimate the effort required to test

• Create defect reports and a defect workflow suitable for a software development lifecycle

An international standard in software testing

The International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB) was established in November 2002 with the aim of creating and harmonizing a global certification program for software testing. Today, the ISTQB certification scheme is fully recognized and widely adopted around the world.

This four-day accredited course prepares you for the exam of ISTQB Advanced Test Management v3.0 and meets the requirements set by ISTQB. During the fifth day there will be an exam training which will take place during the morning, followed by the official exam in the afternoon.

You will learn all about managing the test activities, managing the product and managing the team. Besides preparing you for the exam, the course will also provide you with many practical exercises to enhance your skills.

Who should attend this training?

The Test Management qualification is aimed at anyone involved in management of software testing.

Roles of participants in their organization

This training is meant for: testers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, scrum masters, project managers and product owners. This Advanced Level Test Management qualification is also appropriate for anyone who wants an advanced understanding of software testing such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

Holders of the Advanced Level Test Management Certificate will be able to go on to the ISTQB® Expert Level software testing qualifications.

Prior knowledge or training

To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 or previous versions of the Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience.

Structure of this training

The training lasts five days, spread over a number of weeks in which you will learn all about managing the test activities, managing the product and managing the team.

During the first four days the following topics will be addressed:

Managing the Test Activities

* The Test Process

* The Context of Testing

* Risk-based Testing

* Project Test Strategy

* Improving the Test Process

* Test Tools

Managing the Product

* Test Metrics

* Test Estimation

* Defect Management

Managing the Team

* The Test Team

* Stakeholder Relationship

During the fifth day there will be an exam training in the morning followed by the official exam which will take place in the afternoon.

The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions. After meeting the passing score of 65% you will receive the ISTQB Advanced Test Management certificate.

Everything taken care of, so you can focus entirely on learning

At ICT Improve, a training course is about more than just the course content. You learn from experienced trainers who are actively working in their field every day. They combine deep subject matter expertise with excellent teaching skills, ensuring that you not only understand the theory but also know how to apply it successfully within your own organisation.

Our training courses are intentionally designed to be highly interactive. In addition to learning from the trainer, you benefit from the practical experiences of participants from a wide range of organisations and industries. Sharing different perspectives, challenges and solutions leads to valuable discussions and insights that you can immediately apply in your own work.

Throughout the training day, we provide a comfortable, professional and inspiring learning environment. All of our classroom training courses include coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks, a comprehensive lunch, all training materials and free parking. Everything is taken care of, allowing you to focus entirely on developing your knowledge and skills.

How can ICT Improve help you?

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