BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level (2012)

TM12

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Exam Details

Duration180 min
Passing Score65%
LevelAdvanced
TestingPearson VUE
Valid ForLifetime
Release DateJan 1, 2012
Exam Cost$275

What topics are on the TM12 exam?

1

Testing Process 25%

1.1
Test Planning and Estimation
2 subtopics
1.1.1Test Planning Activities and Artifacts
1.1.2Test Estimation Techniques
Learning Objectives
  • Create test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies
  • Estimate testing effort using various techniques
1.2
Test Monitoring and Control
2 subtopics
1.2.1Test Metrics and Reporting
1.2.2Test Control Actions
Learning Objectives
  • Monitor and control test activities to achieve project objectives
  • Select and implement appropriate control actions
1.3
Test Analysis, Design and Implementation
1 subtopics
1.3.1Test Analysis and Design
Learning Objectives
  • Analyze test basis and identify test conditions
  • Design and prioritize test cases
1.4
Test Closure
1 subtopics
1.4.1Test Closure Activities
Learning Objectives
  • Execute test closure activities
  • Create test completion reports
Domain Hands-on Skills
Creating comprehensive test plansPerforming test estimationMonitoring test progressManaging test closure
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Underestimating test effort
  • Inadequate entry/exit criteria
  • Poor metric selection
  • Incomplete closure activities
2

Test Management 35%

3

Defect Management 15%

4

Test Tools and Automation 15%

5

Industry-Specific Testing 10%

How do I earn the BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level (2012) certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Software Testing

Next Steps

  • CTEL-TMISTQB Expert Level Test Management
  • CTAL-ATMAgile Test Manager

Career Progression

Typical Roles

  • Test Manager
  • QA Manager
  • Test Team Lead
  • Test Consultant
  • Quality Assurance Director

Salary Impact

  • Typically 20-30% increase over Foundation level roles

Market Demand

  • High demand globally for experienced test managers

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Community Resources

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What's changed on this exam?

Status: RETIRING
Retired: 2025-05-30
Replacement: CTAL-TM v3.0

Important Dates

0Date: 2025-05-30; Event: English CTAL-TM 2012 exam retirement; Impact: No English exams or retakes available after this date
1Date: 2025-11-30; Event: Non-English CTAL-TM 2012 exam retirement; Impact: Complete global retirement of 2012 version
2Date: 2024-05-30; Event: CTAL-TM v3.0 release; Impact: New version available globally

Technology Coverage

Agile Test ManagementEnhanced in v3.0

Significantly expanded coverage in v3.0 compared to 2012

Released: 2024-05-30
DevOps TestingNew in v3.0

Added continuous testing and pipeline management

Released: 2024-05-30

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate

Recommended Experience

  • Minimum 3 years testing experience
  • At least 6 months experience as a tester or software developer

Experience Level: Intermediate

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

Exam Cost$275 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid ForLifetime
Recertification
  • Not required - lifetime validity

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