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ISTQB Syllabus Updates
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Introduction
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What will be covered
• General information on ISTQB
• What's changed in the 2012 syllabus
• Plaint's new ISTQB Advance courses
• Questions and Answers
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General information on ISTQB
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Footprint – Geographic Coverage
46 Boards
70 Countries
The countries in which ISTQB® operates contribute to over 90% of the worldwide GDP
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ISTQB®
Cumulative Certificates issued
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Number of Certifications
The distribution of Certificates issued by ISTQB® as of March 2012 is as follows:
Level Certificates
Foundation Level 216,027
Advanced Level 27,424
Total 243,451
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Results Analysis
Pass - Rate
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Footprint–Number of
Accredited Training Providers
ISTQB® can rely on a considerable number of accredited training providers worldwide
As of March 2012 we can count on:
• 180+ accreditations for Foundation Level
• 80+ accreditations for Advanced Level
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What’s Changed in the 2012 Syllabus
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ISTQB® – Levels and Syllabi
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Duration of Advanced Modules
Course Duration in days
Advanced Test Manager 5
Advanced Test Analyst 4
Advanced Technical Test 3
Analyst
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Advanced Test Manager Major Changes
The principal Test Manager subjects covered remain the same. However, the content has been improved
Redundancies with Foundation Level have been removed (e.g. reviews)
The Expert Level syllabi “Test Management“ and “Improving the Test Process“ are now available. Scoping and alignment with these syllabi has taken place
The defect management chapter is no longer based on IEEE-1044 and focuses more on setting up a defect management lifecycle and using defect data for process improvement.
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Advanced Test Analyst Major Changes
The major concentration of this syllabus remains on the testing techniques and test process
Domain analysis and user stories are new to the specification-based techniques section
Content has been significantly revised to align the scope with Foundation, other Advanced Level syllabi and Expert Level Test Automation
The Test Management and Tools chapters are relatively short and cover only the specific issues relating to the Test Analyst
The defect management chapter is no longer based on IEEE-1044 and focuses more on defect categorization and performing initial root cause analysis of defects
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Advanced Technical Test Analyst Major Changes
A significant refocus on the technical aspects of testing has been completed. As a result it is now expected that candidates must be able to read and understand pseudo-code
The basic aspects of testing and the testing process are now covered in other syllabi
The test management chapter is relatively short and covers only the specific issues relating to the Technical Test Analyst.
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ISTQB Exam
Module Number of questions
Exam Length
(in minutes)
Exam Length + 25%
(in minutes)
Advanced Test Manager 65 180 225
Advanced Test Analyst 60 180 225
Advanced Technical Test Analyst
45 120 150
Pass Mark is 65% for ALL exams,
regardless of number of questions Still all multiple choice
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Plaint's new ISTQB Advance courses
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ISTQB Advanced Test Analysts mapping Syllabus to
Course Material
Planit Course Material
Introduction Test
Management: for Test Analysts
Test Implementation &
Execution
Evaluating exit criteria and Reporting
Test Analysis & Design
Specification Based Techniques
Defect and Experience Based
Techniques
Applying Techniques
Testing Software Quality
ISTQB Advanced Level Syllabus Test Analyst
Reviews
Testing Software Quality
Characteristics
Test Tools
Defect Management
Testing Techniques
Test Management: for Test Analysts
Testing Process Reviews
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Plaint's ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Course Contents
Introduction Test Management for
the TA
Reviews
Test Implementation & Execution
Evaluating exit criteria and Reporting
Test Analysis & Design
Specification Based Techniques
Defect and Experience Based Techniques
Applying Techniques
Testing Software Quality
Practical
Practical
Practical
Practical
Day One
Day Four Day Three
Day Two
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Plaint's ISTQB Advanced Test Manager
Course Contents
Team Composition
Day One
Test Management Risk-Based
Testing
Test Documentation
Day Three
Test Tools and Automation
Reviews
Team Composition
Day Two
Estimation
Analysis and Design
Day Four
Implementation and Execution
Evaluating Exit Criteria & Reporting
Test Improvement Process
Day Five
Test Closure
Reviews
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Plaint's ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst
Course Contents
Introduction Test Management
for the TA
Reviews
Test Implementation & Execution
Evaluating exit criteria and Reporting
Test Analysis & Design
Specification Based Techniques
Defect & Experience Based Techniques
Applying Techniques
Testing Software Quality
Practical
Practical
Practical
Practical
Day One
Day Four Day Three
Day Two
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Plaint's ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst
Course Contents
Structured-Based Testing
Day One
Introduction The Technical Test Analyst’s Task in
Risk-Based Testing
Test Tools and Automation
Day Three
Reviews
Analytical Techniques
Day Two
Quality Characteristics for Technical Testing
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Your leading source of ISTQB training
Planit is Australia’s #1 provider of ISTQB Training
• Industry leading pass rates
• Certified more testers than all other providers combined
• Free exam revision sessions
• Expert trainers
• Focus on practical learning outcomes
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Discounts Currently Available
Additional discounts are available on our first-run new syllabus courses
COURSE OLD PRICE 1ST RUN PRICE
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst $3,000 + GST $2,100 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager $3,000 + GST $2,600 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst $3,000 + GST $1,700 + GST
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Sydney Course Dates
COURSE DATE PRICE
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager 25 Mar – 3 Apr* $3,000 + GST
ISTQB Foundation Certificate 06 – 08 May $1,900 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst (NEW) 13 – 16 May $2,100 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (NEW) 3 – 14 Jun* $2,600 + GST
ISTQB Foundation Certificate 11 – 13 Jun $1,900 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst (NEW) 12 – 14 Jun $1,700 + GST
Certified Agile Tester 17 – 21 Jun $2,600 + GST
* Course is split over two consecutive weeks
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Melbourne Course Dates
COURSE DATE PRICE
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager 04 – 08 Mar $3,000 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst (NEW) 04 – 11 Apr $2,100 + GST
ISTQB Foundation Certificate 22 – 24 Apr $1,900 + GST
Certified Agile Tester 13 – 17 May $2,600 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst (NEW) 27 – 30 May $2,400 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (NEW) 03 – 12 Jun* $2,600 + GST
ISTQB Foundation Certificate 24 – 26 Jun $1,900 + GST
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Canberra Course Dates
COURSE DATE PRICE
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst (NEW) 9 – 12 Apr $2,100 + GST
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager (NEW) 27 – 31 May $2,600 + GST
Certified Agile Tester 17 - 21 Jun $2,600 + GST
ISTQB Foundation Certificate 24 – 26 Jun $1,900 + GST
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Questions and Answers
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International LinkedIn Community:
International Software Testing Qualifications Board
Local LinkedIn Community:
Planit Software Testing – Australia & New Zealand
Networks of Software Testing Professionals
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Contact Details
Matthew Schrader Trainer
+61 412 534 929
Contact Planit 1300 993 957
www.planit.net.au