Advanced Level
ISTQB® Advanced Level certifications are designed for professionals with a solid understanding of software testing who want to deepen their expertise in specialized roles. These certifications build upon the Foundation Level and are ideal for testers aiming to move into senior technical or leadership positions. To qualify, candidates must hold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and typically have practical experience in software testing.
Test Analyst (TA)
Advanced functional testing, usability testing, effective defect reporting
Technical Test Analyst (TTA)
Technical testing, white-box methods, code-level analysis, performance testing
Test Manager (TM)
Strategic test management, risk-based testing, team leadership, process improvement
Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE)
Advanced functional testing, usability testing, effective defect reporting
