Advanced Level – Test Analyst
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 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.
German-language exams for Test Analyst v3.1.2 may still be taken until November 16, 2026. Advanced Level certificates are valid for life.
| 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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