Audience
The Test Automation Engineering syllabus is targeted to the test engineer looking to implement or improve on test automation. It defines methods and practices that can support a sustainable solution.
Other guidelines and reference models relating to test automation solutions are software engineering standards for the selected software development lifecycles, programming technologies, and formatting standards. This syllabus does not teach software engineering. However, a test automation engineer is expected to have skills, experience, and expertise in software engineering.
Furthermore, a test automation engineer needs to be aware of industry programming and documentation standards and best practices to make use of them while developing a test automation solution. These practices can increase maintainability, reliability, and security of the test automation solution. Such standards are typically based on quality characteristics.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 or previous versions of the Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience. Please contact an ISTQB® Member Board or Exam Provider to determine the specific practical experience criteria.
Content
The Test Automation Engineering Certificate exam will be based on this syllabus. All sections of the syllabus are examinable, except for the Introduction and Appendices. Standards and books are included as references, but their content is not examinable, beyond what is summarized in the syllabus itself from such standards and books.
- Chapter 1: Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation ( 45 minutes)
- Chapter 2: Preparing for Test Automation (180 minutes)
- Chapter 3: Test Automation Architecture (210 minutes)
- Chapter 4: Implementing Test Automation (150 minutes)
- Chapter 5: Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation ( 90minutes)
- Chapter 6: Test Automation Reporting and Metrics( 150minutes)
- Chapter 7: Verifying the Test Automation Solution( 135minutes)
- Chapter 8: Continuous Improvement ( 210minutes)
Business Outcomes
People who have passed the exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
- Describe the purpose of test automation.
- Understand test automation through the software development lifecycle.
- Understand the Configuration of an Infrastructure to Enable Test Automation.
- Learn the evaluation process for selecting the right tools and strategies.
- Understand design concepts for building modular and scalable test automation solutions.
- Select an approach, including a pilot, to plan test automation deployment within the software development lifecycle.
- Design and develop (new or modified) test automation solutions that meet technical needs.
- Consider scope and approach of test automation and maintenance of testware.
- Understand how automated tests integrate within CI/CD pipelines.
- Understand how to collect, analyze, and report on test automation data in order to inform stakeholders.
- Verify the test automation infrastructure.
- Define continuous improvement opportunities for test automation.
Video Introduction
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