ISTQB Expert Level Test Management Certification

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ISTQB Expert Level Test Management Certification

ISTQB Expert Level Test Management Certification shows that you not only have a clear vision for excellence in software testing, but also the proven credentials to support it. You’re ready to pursue the ISTQB Expert Level if you:

  • Are passionate about software testing
  • Strive to elevate the quality and effectiveness of testing practices
  • Aim to be recognized as a top-tier professional in the field

Note: To pursue the ISTQB Expert Level Test Management certification, you must first hold the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager certification. Additionally, you’ll need at least five years of hands-on software testing experience, including two years specifically in the area of the Expert Level topic.


Exam Format

  • Strategic — 14 multiple choice | 2 of 3 essays | 135 minutes
  • Operational — 14 multiple choice | 2 of 3 essays | 135 minutes
  • Managing the Test Team — 16 multiple choice | 2 of 3 essays | 135 minutes (25% extended time available if English is not your first language)

Why Should You Take Your Exam Through AT*SQA?

  • Boost your recognition and expand your opportunities: You'll be listed in both the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register, giving you greater visibility with employers in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Stand out with a free credential: With every ISTQB exam purchase, you can choose a free AT*SQA micro-credential exam to showcase your QA expertise.
  • Get support in your job search anywhere in the world: Appear in the AT*Work™ directory, where employers look for testers who are between jobs, seeking freelance projects, or entering the industry.
  • Help your company grow: If your company offers testing or consulting services, listing it on AT*Consult™ can help attract new clients.
  • Prove you’re among the best: Earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking to elevate your status on the Official U.S. List, and rise in visibility on AT*Work™ and AT*Consult™.

ISTQB Expert Level Test Management Certification Helps Businesses With Certified Testers Understanding:

Define and Align

Define and align test strategy with business goals by establishing and maintaining test missions and strategies that directly support organizational quality objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Drive

Drive measurable quality improvements by setting and evaluating test effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction metrics to improve test processes and ensure alignment with business needs.

Lead and Develop

Lead and develop high-performing test teams by recruiting, mentoring, and growing a test team using structured performance reviews, skills development plans, and motivational strategies to build a capable and loyal testing workforce.

Manage

Manage complex test projects and resources by estimating, planning, and managing budgets, resources, schedules, and risks in test projects, ensuring delivery within constraints while maximizing value.

Foster

Foster strong stakeholder and external vendor relationships by managing communication and contractual agreements with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to ensure clear expectations and consistent delivery quality.

Evaluate and Optimize

Evaluate and optimize organizational test policies by assessing and refining testing policies and strategies across departments and projects, ensuring consistency and adaptability in diverse development environments (e.g., Agile, V-model, maintenance projects).

Promote

Promote testing value across the organization by advocating for the test team and communicating its value to senior management and project stakeholders, reinforcing the business case for quality.

Ensure

Ensure ethical and transparent test management by upholding ethical standards in test reporting, decision-making, and stakeholder interactions to build credibility and trust in the testing function.

Utilize

Utilize advanced test strategies by selecting, blending, and implementing appropriate test strategies (e.g., analytical, consultative, model-based, regression-averse) to match project context and risk profiles.

Contribute

Contribute to strategic release and risk decisions by supporting go/no-go decisions with reliable information on product quality, readiness, and residual risk from a test perspective.

Free Resources - ISTQB Expert Level Test Management Certification

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ISTQB Test Management - Expert Certification Syllabus (Body of Knowledge)

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