Please note: As of June 30, 2021 an updated version of the Syllabus, version V4.0, comes into effect which includes major changes to the Syllabus 2019 V3.0. All documents associated with the CTAL-TTA Syllabus version 2019 V3.0 in English will retire on June 30, 2022, other languages on December 30, 2022. Please refer to the Attachments on this product page for further information!

** The English exam is currently available in both versions. When ordering you need to specify whether you wish to do the 3.0 or 4.0 version**!

English language ISTQB® Technical Test Analyst 2012 syllabus has been withdrawn on 3rd February 2021. This means that you are unable to take a 2012 syllabus exam in English (this includes re-takes). You will be able to take the 2019 syllabus exam (this is available now). ISTQB® Technical Test Analyst 2012 syllabus exams in other languages will be available until 3rd August 2021.

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.

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 recommanded

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® Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level - Model Based Tester
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Security Tester

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 - Test Analyst.