Technical Test Analysts can plan, prepare and test using technical test techniques across the Software Development Lifecycle. They need to know about an extensive range of topics including component testing, white box testing, static analysis, non-functional testing and test automation.

How do I obtain this certification?

To be certified you must pass the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Technical Test Analyst exam.

You can prepare for the exam by attending an accredited training course for ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst; participants will have relevant content and topics clearly explained and taught to them. The curriculum covers all topics relating to the field of technical test analytics - starting with risk and structure-based testing, analytical techniques and quality characteristics through to inspecting the tests.**

The exam is available on Pearson Vue for anyone wishing to self-study.

You can also test your knowledge without obligation and free of charge before taking the exam by our online mock exam.

What are the entry requirements?

In order to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst exam, you will need the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate. At least 18 months of practical experience in the field of software testing is recommended

How does this certification benefit me?

With the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst certification:

• Recognize and classify the typical risks associated with the performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability of software systems.
• Create test plans which detail the planning, design and execution of tests for mitigating performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability risks.
• Select and apply appropriate structural design techniques to ensure that tests provide an adequate level of confidence, based on code coverage and design coverage.
• Effectively participate in technical reviews with developers and software architects applying knowledge of typical mistakes made in code and architecture.
• Recognize risks in code and software architecture and create test plan elements to mitigate those risks through dynamic analysis.
• Propose improvements to the security, maintainability and testability of code by applying static analysis.
• Outline the costs and benefits to be expected from introducing particular types of test automation.
• Select appropriate tools to automate technical testing tasks.
• Understand the technical issues and concepts in applying test automation.

Who is this certification for?

This certification is aimed at anyone interested in the topic of software testing, who has already been working in the sector for a few years and wants to develop their skills further. It is particularly suitable for:

• Software testers
• Test analysts, test developers, test managers
• Software developers
• Project managers, quality managers, development managers, economic analysts

What other certifications can you recommend?

Other ISTQB® certifications that may be of interest:

ISTQB® Specialist Certifications:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - AI Testing (CT-AI)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Game Testing (CT-GaMe)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Model-Based Testing (CT-MBT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Performance Testing (CT-PT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Security Tester (CT-SEC)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Usability Tester (CT-UT)

**ISTQB® Agile Certifications: **

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)
• ISTQB Agile Test Leadership at Scale

ISTQB® Advanced Level:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (CTAL-TA)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (CTAL-TM)

ISTQB® Expert Level

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level - Assessing the Test Process (CTEL-ITP-ATP)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level - Implementing Test Process Improvements (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Managing the Test Team (CTEL-TM-MTT)

If you are seeking to extend your knowledge of** test automation**, we recommend:

• A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation
• A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium

You may achieve Full Certified Tester Advanced Level status by also certificating in both the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Advanced Level, Manager and the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Technical Test Analyst.