ISTQB CTEL-ITP-ATP

Descrição

The ISTQB® Expert Level Improving the Test Process (CTEL-ITP) certification comprises 2 parts: 'Assessing the Test Process' and 'Implementing Test Process Improvement'. Note that separate certification exams are provided for each part, and both parts must be achieved to gain full certification in CTEL-ITP. An Expert Level certificate is valid for 7 years.

Overview The ISTQB® Improving the Test Process - Assessing the Test Process (CTEL-ITP-ATP) certification helps prepare individuals to fulfill the specific expert role within their organization or project and, more specifically, to assess and advise on test process improvement. It covers the context of improvement, recognized models for improvement, analytic approaches, approach selection, and process initiation.

For Part 2 of the CTEL-ITP certification, refer to CTEL-ITP-ITPI.

Business Outcomes

The expert test process improver can perform each of the following tasks:

• Lead programs for improving the testing process within an organization or project and can identify and manage critical success factors;
• Take appropriate business-driven decisions on how to approach improvement to the test process;
• Assess the current status of a test process, propose step-wise improvements, and show how these are linked to achieving business goals;
• Set up a strategic policy for improving the testing process and implement that policy;
• Analyze specific problems with the test process and propose practical solutions;
• Create a test improvement plan that meets business objectives;
• Develop organizational concepts for improvement of the test process, which include required roles, skills, and organizational structure;
• Establish a standard process for implementing improvement to the test process within an organization;
• Manage the introduction of changes to the test process, including cooperation with the sponsors of improvements;
• Understand and effectively manage the human issues associated with assessing the test process and implementing necessary changes.