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CTAL-TM v3.0 is the latest released syllabus version of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Management (CTAL-TM v3.0) certification. This release is a major update. For more details of the changes, refer to page 82, Appendix C – Release Notes in the new syllabus.
If you wish to take the Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Manager Version 2012 (CTAL-TM 2012) exam, follow this link. Training courses and exams (including re-takes) may continue for the CTAL-TM 2012 syllabus in English only until 30 May 2025, and in other languages until 30 Nov 2025.
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Management v3.0 syllabus addresses the key aspects of test management across three chapters:
Chapter 1: Managing the Test Activities
Chapter 2: Managing the Product
Chapter 3: Managing the Team
To be certified you must pass the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager v3.0 certification exam.
You can prepare for the exam by:
You can also test your knowledge without obligation and free of charge before taking the exam by our online sample exam.
Candidates for the CTAL-TM v3.0 exam certification, must hold the ISTQB® Foundation Level certificate. It is also strongly recommended that the candidate has at least a minimal background in either software development or software testing, such as six months experience as a tester or as a software developer.
The CTAL-TM v3.0 will help to develop and attest to an individual’s ability to:
This Advanced Level qualification is aimed at anyone involved in the management of software testing. This includes people in roles such as:
It is also appropriate for anyone who wants an advanced understanding of software testing such as project managers, product owners, Scrum Masters, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.
Holders of the Advanced Level Test Management Certificate will be able to go on to the ISTQB® Expert Level software testing qualifications.
The ISTQB® scheme provides support for testing professionals at all stages of their careers. Individuals who achieve the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management Certification may also be interested in the other Core Advanced Level certifications:
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level -Test Manager certification is a prerequisite for:
Anyone seeking to develop skills in testing within Agile software development can consider:
The Specialist stream offers a deep dive into areas that have specific test approaches and test activities:
You may achieve Full Certified Tester Advanced Level status by also certificating in both the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Advanced Level, Test Analyst and ISTQB® Certified Tester - Technical Test Analyst.
If you are involved in test process improvement and seeking to be able to assess the maturity of your testing processes consider TMMi-Professional certification.
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