Advanced Level – Test Analyst
Advanced Level Test Analyst v4.0 is a new release of Test Analyst v3.1.2. English-language exams for Advanced Level Test Analyst v3.1.2 can still be taken until May 16, 2026.
German-language exams for Test Analyst v3.1.2 may still be taken until November 16, 2026. Advanced Level certificates are valid for life.
This syllabus forms the basis of the Advanced Level software test qualification program for test analysts.
The following topics are covered:
- Test Analyst activities within the testing process
- Specification-oriented testing
- Error-based testing
- Experience-based testing
- Quality features in professional tests
- Reviews for the Test Analyst
- Error management
- Test tools and automation for the Test Analyst
| Advanced Level Overview | Version | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CTAL Advanced Level TA und TTA Accreditation Guidelines- EN | V1.0 | 2019 |
| Syllabi Test Analyst | Version | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CTAL-TA_Syllabus_DE | V3.1.2 | 2022 |
| CTAL-TA_Syllabus_EN | V3.1.0 | 2021 |
| Sample exams Test Analyst (Syllabus V3.x) | Version | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CTAL-TA_Probeprüfung_Fragen_DE | V3.1.0 | 2021 |
| CTAL-TA_Probeprüfung_Antworten_DE | V3.1.0 | 2021 |
| CTAL-TA_Sample-Exam-A-Questions_v2.3 – EN | V2.3 | 2021 |
| CTAL-TA_Sample-Exam-A-Answers_v2.3 – EN | V2.3 | 2021 |
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Please also note that some of the attachments are not available in English language.