ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE)

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE) 

The Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE) v2.0 certification, offered under the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) framework, is designed for experienced testing professionals who want to specialize in designing, implementing, and managing robust test automation solutions.

Who Should Take This Certification

This exam is ideal for professionals who are already working in software testing or automation and want to move into advanced or leadership roles.

• Test Automation Engineers
• Senior Testers and QA Engineers
• Test Analysts and Technical Testers
• Test Architects
• QA Leads and Test Managers
• Software Developers involved in test automation
• Consultants working on test automation strategy

Skills Required 

To get the most value from the CTAL-TAE certification, candidates should have:

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification
• Practical experience in software testing
• Basic understanding of test automation concepts and tools
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language
• Awareness of Agile and DevOps practices
• Formal coding expertise is helpful but not mandatory.

The focus is on engineering decisions, design principles, and automation strategy rather than language-specific implementation.

Course Outline

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE) Exam covers the following topics - 

• Domain 1. Introduction to Test Automation Engineering
• Domain 2. Preparing for Test Automation
• Domain 3. Test Automation Architecture
• Domain 4. Implementing Test Automation
• Domain 5. Automation Execution and Deployment
• Domain 6. Reporting and Metrics
• Domain 7. Verifying the Test Automation Solution
• Domain 8. Continuous Improvement

Exam Information 

• Certification Level: Advanced Level
• Prerequisite: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Focus Area: Test automation architecture, design, and engineering
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Total Questions: 40-question objective exam
• Passing Score: 65% score to pass