What topics are on the CTAL-TAE exam?

Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation 3.6%

1.1

Purpose of Test Automation

1 subtopics

1.1.1Explain the Advantages and Disadvantages of Test Automation

Learning Objectives

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of test automation

1.2

Test Automation in the Software Development Lifecycle

2 subtopics

1.2.1Explain How Test Automation is Applied Across Different Software Development Lifecycle Models

1.2.2Select Suitable Test Automation Tools For a Given System Under Test

Learning Objectives

Explain how test automation is applied across different software development lifecycle models
Select suitable test automation tools for a given system under test

Domain Hands-on Skills

Evaluating automation feasibilityBasic tool selection

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Over-automating unstable features
Ignoring maintenance costs
Wrong tool selection

Preparing for Test Automation 14.5%

Test Automation Architecture 16.9%

Implementing Test Automation 12.1%

Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation 7.2%

Test Automation Reporting and Metrics 12.1%

Verifying the Test Automation Solution 10.9%

Continuous Improvement 16.9%

How do I earn the Ctal Tae certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: ISTQB Core Testing Certifications

Prerequisites

CTFLCertified Tester Foundation LevelRequired
CTFL-TAFCertified Tester Foundation Level - Test Automation FoundationOptional

Next Steps

CTEL-TMExpert Level - Test Management
CTEL-TIExpert Level - Test Improvement
CTEL-TAExpert Level - Test Automation

Current Level

CTAL-TAETest Automation EngineeringConcentration
CTAL-TATest AnalystParallel Advanced
CTAL-TTATechnical Test AnalystParallel Advanced
CTAL-TMTest ManagerParallel Advanced

Alternative Paths

Certification Maintenance

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Official Resources

Free Resources

Selenium Documentation Jenkins User Documentation Docker Documentation ISTQB Glossary Test Automation University

Study Plans

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Expanded coverage in Chapter 5 with focus on Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Container-based test environments covered in Chapter 2

API Testing and Service Virtualization

API infrastructure dependencies in Chapter 5.1.3

Test Automation Metrics and Analytics

Entire Chapter 6 dedicated to data collection, analysis, and reporting

Generic Test Automation Architecture (gTAA)

Foundation of Chapter 3 architecture design

Industry Trends

Shift-left testing driving earlier automation integration
AI/ML starting to influence test automation (not yet in exam but emerging)
Cloud-native testing becoming standard practice
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) integration with test automation
Increasing demand for automation engineers with CI/CD expertise
Focus on test automation ROI and metrics-driven decisions
Container-based test environments replacing traditional VMs

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

Certification: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL); Version: v4.0 or any previous version; Exam Code: CTFL

Recommended Experience

Sufficient practical experience in software testing
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks
Understanding of software development lifecycle
Programming or scripting knowledge

Experience Level: Advanced - Practical Test Automation Experience Recommended

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost	$[object Object] USD
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Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For	Lifetime
Recertification	No recertification required - certification is permanent Holders may optionally pursue Expert Level certifications Continuing professional development recommended

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