Expert Level
ISTQB® Expert Level certifications are designed for experienced professionals who want to demonstrate mastery in strategic areas of software testing. These certifications provide advanced knowledge and leadership-level skills in test management and process improvement. To take an Expert Level exam, candidates typically must hold relevant Advanced Level certifications and have substantial hands-on experience in software testing.

Improving the Test Process:
Certified Tester Expert Level Assessing Test Processes (CTEL-ITP-ATP)
Advanced functional testing, usability testing, effective defect reporting
Certified Tester Expert Level Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)
Technical testing, white-box methods, code-level analysis, performance testing
Test Management:
Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM)
Advanced functional testing, usability testing, effective defect reporting
Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM)
Technical testing, white-box methods, code-level analysis, performance testing
Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Managing the Test Team (CTEL-TM-MTT)
Strategic test management, risk-based testing, team leadership, process improvement