ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Analyst

ISTQB
Testing

Deepen your testing expertise with structured techniques. In this 3-day ISTQB Advanced Level course, you’ll learn how to analyze requirements, design powerful test cases, and contribute to risk-based testing—while preparing for the official certification exam.

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What will I learn?

This training enables you to apply structured analysis techniques to create effective test designs and align your test work with business risk. You’ll learn to identify ambiguities, improve requirement quality, and select the right test approaches for each context.

Key takeaways

  1. Apply advanced techniques for requirements-based testing
  2. Design test cases using equivalence, boundary, and state models
  3. Review documentation to uncover defects early
  4. Prepare for the ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Analyst exam

Program

Based on the official ISTQB syllabus, this course combines theory, practice, and real-life examples. You’ll perform structured exercises in test design, requirement review, and risk assessment—while getting ready for the certification exam through sample questions and discussion.

  • Role and responsibilities of the Test Analyst
  • Test process: integration with development and review
  • Static testing and requirement analysis
  • Risk-based testing and prioritization
  • Test design techniques:
  • Equivalence partitioning
  • Boundary value analysis
  • Decision tables
  • State transition and classification trees
  • Choosing the right technique per situation
  • Test documentation and traceability
  • Defect management and review contributions
  • Sample questions and mock exam preparation
  • Final Q&A and exam readiness

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for functional testers, test analysts, QA engineers, and other professionals responsible for analyzing requirements, designing test cases, and improving the quality of specifications and test coverage.

Requirements

ISTQB Foundation Level certification required

Familiarity with software requirement documentation

Experience in test design or functional testing

Why should I follow this training?

Design better test cases

Apply structured techniques to boost test efficiency

Catch defects early

Learn how to analyze and review specs before coding

Get ISTQB-certified

Prepare for the globally recognized Test Analyst exam

Exam and Certification

This course prepares you for the ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Analyst certification. The exam is multiple-choice and scenario-based. It can be taken online or via an accredited test center. Certification is internationally recognized.

What else
should I know?

After registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email with practical info. A week before the training, we’ll ask about dietary needs.
Exam fees are not included unless specified.
See you soon!

Course information

Three-day training for functional test analysts

Lunch is included

Travel and accommodation expenses are not included

Certification is included and globally recognized

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