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CTAL-TM Exam Topics and Domains
CTAL-TM is organized into 3 weighted domains. Expect to work with Communication platforms, Test design tools, Agile planning tools, Analytics tools, and more.
Managing the Test Activities
Test Planning
- Creating comprehensive test plans
- Selecting and combining test strategies
- Risk-based test planning
Test Monitoring and Control
Context Considerations
Managing the Test Team
Individual Skills and Team Composition
Team Development
Communication
Risk-Based Testing and Other Approaches
Risk Management
Test Prioritization and Effort Allocation
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CTAL-TM earns the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Management certification. It sits in the Software Testing - Management track.
- CTEL-TM - ISTQB Expert Level - Test Management
- CTEL-ITP - Expert Level - Improving the Test Process
- PMI-ACP - PMI Agile Certified PractitionerProject management skills for test managers
- CSM - Certified ScrumMasterAgile team leadership
- SAFe-POPM - SAFe Product Owner/Product ManagerProduct management in scaled environments
- PRINCE2 - PRINCE2 PractitionerStructured project management methodology
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-05-30
- Announcement date: 2024-03-15
- DevOps Integration Enhanced in v3.0 New content on continuous testing and pipeline management • Release date: 2024-05-30
- Agile Methodologies Significantly expanded Integrated throughout all chapters, not separate section • Release date: 2024-05-30
- Cloud Testing New addition Cloud-specific test management challenges addressed • Release date: 2024-05-30
- Test Automation Management Updated approach Managing automation teams and frameworks • Release date: 2024-05-30
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Test Managers and QA Managers.
- Minimum 3 years of practical testing experience
- Experience in test management or team leadership roles
- Knowledge of various SDLC models including Agile