CTAL-TAE Certification Preparation

• An understanding of fundamental testing concepts
• Hold an ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate
• Experience with software development or test automation in a project environment

Audience

• Test automation engineers preparing for the ISTQB CTAL-TAE exam
• Software testers seeking to specialize in test automation architecture and strategy
• QA professionals who want to deepen their automation skills and gain certification

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) is a globally recognized certification focused on designing, developing, and maintaining test automation solutions in real-world environments.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level software testers and automation professionals who wish to gain practical, exam-oriented knowledge aligned with the official CTAL-TAE syllabus and succeed in their certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CTAL-TAE syllabus and certification objectives.
• Design and implement scalable and maintainable test automation architectures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate automation tools and frameworks.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply structured methods to plan, develop, and maintain automated test solutions.
• Practice with exam simulations and gain familiarity with real test formats.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction and Certification Overview

• Objectives of the CTAL-TAE certification
• Structure of the syllabus and exam format
• Preparation strategy and success tips

Introduction to Test Automation

• Purpose and benefits of test automation
• Risks and limitations
• Key concepts and terminology

Preparing for a Test Automation Approach

• Assessing test automation opportunities
• Defining the scope and objectives of automation
• Understanding SUT (System Under Test) considerations

Design and Development of a Test Automation Solution

• Architectural patterns and design approaches
• Modularization and reusability in automation frameworks
• Data-driven, keyword-driven, and behavior-driven frameworks

Integration and Continuous Improvement

• Integrating automated tests with CI/CD
• Version control, test execution, and reporting
• Monitoring and maintaining test automation systems

Organizing the Test Automation Effort

• Roles and responsibilities in test automation
• Estimating and planning automation tasks
• Selecting the right tools and technologies

Risk and Maintainability Considerations

• Assessing automation risk
• Handling changes and refactoring tests
• Technical debt and maintainability of test scripts

Practice and Exam Simulation

• Sample exam questions with detailed walkthrough
• Timed practice tests and discussion of correct answers
• Final mock exam and feedback

Summary and Next Steps