Certified Tester Expert Level Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM)

Audience
This certification is designed for senior test managers, QA leaders, and decision-makers responsible for defining testing strategies across programs or organizations. It is ideal for professionals tasked with aligning quality goals with business objectives, managing test portfolios, or optimizing the allocation of testing resources. Individuals involved in defining governance structures, improving organizational maturity, or guiding long-term quality initiatives will find the content particularly useful. It also benefits consultants, department leads, and project managers who influence the direction of testing at a strategic level. 

The program supports leaders who need insights into risk-based decision-making, organizational change, and the integration of testing into enterprise-wide planning. An Expert Level certificate is valid for 7 years. To obtain Expert Level certification, candidates must have:

- Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate
- Advanced Level Test Manager (CTAL-TM) certificate
- Passed the Expert Level Exam
- At least 5 years of practical testing experience
- At least 2 years of industry experience in the specific Expert Level topic

Business Outcomes
- Define quality and test strategies at organizational level  
- Establish governance and measurement structures  
- Align testing with business and product goals  
- Lead organizational quality initiatives