The Tasks of the Test Analyst in the Test Process
- Testing in the software development lifecycle
- Involvement in test activities
- Tasks related to work products
The Tasks of the Test Analyst in Risk-Based Testing
- Risk analysis
- Risk control
Test Analysis and Test Design
- Data-based test techniques
- Behavior-based test techniques
- Rule-based test techniques
- Experience-based testing
- Applying the most appropriate test techniques
Test Quality Characteristics
- Functional testing
- Usability testing
- Flexibility testing
- Compatibility testing
Software Defect Prevention
- Defect prevention practices
- Supporting phase containment
- Mitigating the recurrence of defects
Learning Outcomes
- Support and perform appropriate testing based on the software development lifecycle followed
- Apply the principles of risk-based testing
- Select and apply appropriate test techniques to support the achievement of test objectives
- Determine the appropriate types of functional testing to be performed
- Contribute to non-functional testing
- Contribute to defect prevention and improve the efficiency of the test process through tools
Target Audience
Not limited to testing specialists — also relevant for the following roles:
- Anyone who wants to further develop their expertise in test analysis and test design techniques
- Professionals in a test analyst role, who focus more on the customer’s business needs than technical aspects of testing
Prerequisites
ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 (preferred) or a previous version, plus sufficient practical experience, is required.
Course Duration: 2 days
This certification provides the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the software development lifecycle. It details the test analyst’s role and responsibilities at every step of the standard test process, focusing mainly on functional testing while also addressing user-focused, non-functional testing. The test analyst role is defined as one that focuses more on the business needs of the customer than on the technical aspects of testing, relies more on black-box and experience-based techniques than on white-box techniques, and improves testing effectiveness through defect-prevention practices. The syllabus gives practical guidance on when and how to apply data-based, behavior-based, rule-based, and experience-based test techniques.