{"id":1164,"date":"2020-11-13T14:46:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T13:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ict-improve.nl\/?post_type=training&#038;p=1164"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:47:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:47:59","slug":"istqb-advanced-test-automation-engineer-en","status":"publish","type":"training","link":"https:\/\/ict-improve.nl\/en\/training\/istqb-advanced-test-automation-engineer-en\/","title":{"rendered":"ISTQB\u00ae Advanced Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE) EN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Become a certified Test Automation Engineer<\/strong> <strong>2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on an exciting journey where you will master the art of test automation development, deployment, and improvement, all in line with the esteemed ISTQB standards. 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They will also understand how to configure an infrastructure that enables test automation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be skilled in evaluating and selecting the best tools and strategies for test automation. They will also understand the process of planning test automation deployment, including the use of pilot projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gain proficiency in designing and developing modular and scalable test automation solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be equipped to integrate automated tests within CI\/CD pipelines. 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This qualification is also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18150059 BCX8\">appropriate for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18150059 BCX8\"> anyone who wants a basic understanding of test automation, such as project managers, quality<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18150059 BCX8\">managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW18150059 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Prior knowledge or training<\/strong>\n\n<ul>\n\n<li>You possess the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing<\/li>\n\n<li>You have at least 18 months of experience in testing<\/li>\n\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9273478 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9273478 BCX8\">The training <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9273478 BCX8\">does not teach software engineering. 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