Certified Tester Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)
The Technical Test Analyst certification focuses on the technical aspects of testing, including structural test design, test automation considerations, and non-functional quality characteristics. It expands the tester’s ability to work with code-based analysis, technical risk assessment, and tools that support efficient and effective testing.
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Audience
This certification is intended for testers and technical professionals involved in designing and executing technically focused tests. Typical candidates include technical test analysts, test engineers, developers involved in testing, automation engineers, and anyone responsible for analyzing the internal structure of software.
It is also suitable for roles that support performance, security, or reliability testing. Candidates must hold the Foundation Level certification and benefit from understanding programming concepts, architecture, and tool-assisted testing.
Business Outcomes
Holders of the CTAL-TTA certification will be able to:
- Apply structural and analytical test design techniques to achieve deeper technical coverage
- Assess and prioritize technical risks to guide test activities
- Analyze code, architecture, and interfaces to identify test conditions
- Contribute to non-functional testing, including performance, reliability, maintainability, and security aspects
- Support the design and implementation of test automation solutions
- Select and use appropriate tools to assist with static testing, code analysis, and technical test execution
- Collaborate effectively with developers and architects to understand system behavior and identify defects early
- Provide accurate technical insights that support decision-making throughout the development lifecycle
Exam Structure at Glance
- ✓ Prerequisite: CTFL
- ✓ No. of Questions: 40
- ✓ Passing Score: 65%
- ✓ Total Points: 78
- ✓ Exam Length (mins): 120
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