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ISTQB Expert Level

Introduction and overview Version 1.0 June 2011 ISTQB Expert Level Working Group Information contained in this presentation may be re-used if credit is given to ISTQB Copyright © ISTQB

List of Contents 

Expert Level: Building on Success



What is an Expert?



Achieving Expert Certification



The Training Courses



Achieving Roll-Out



Summary of Benefits



Appendix 

Overview of the Expert Level modules



Expectations and Business Outcomes Copyright © ISTQB

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ISTQB Certified Tester - a success story 

200,000 certifications



50 National Boards



Benefits to businesses: 

Standard language for testing



Testing Body of Knowledge



More professionalism in testing



Career paths for testers

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With the new Expert Level, ISTQB offers career paths for testers Expert Test Management

Advanced Foundations

Improving the Test Process

Test Manager

Test Automation Security Testing

Test Analyst,

More planned

Technical Test Analyst

Test management path Test Analyst path

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List of Contents 

Expert Level: Building on Success



What is an Expert?



Achieving Expert Certification



The Training Courses



Achieving Roll-Out



Summary of Beneifits



Appendix 

Overview of the Expert Level modules



Expectations and Business Outcomes Copyright © ISTQB

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For ISTQB, Expert really means Expert 

“A person with the special skills and knowledge representing mastery of a particular testing subject.



Being an expert means possessing and displaying special skills and knowledge derived from training and experience.“*



Clearly stated expectations and business outcomes are established for each subject covered at Expert Level (see module overviews later). *ISTQB Expert Level Modules Overview (downloadable from www.istqb.org)

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List of Contents 

Expert Level: Building on Success



What is an Expert?



Achieving Expert Certification



The Training Courses



Achieving Accreditation



Summary of Benefits



Appendix 

Overview of the Expert Level modules



Expectations and Business Outcomes Copyright © ISTQB

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Achieving Expert Level: Criteria Entry criteria

Exit criteria

Recommended :  At least 7 years of practical testing experience  Completion of Expert Level course



Exam passed (75%)



Experience levels (may be achieved before or after passing the exam)  At least 5 years of practical testing experience  At least 2 years of industry experience in the specific Expert Level topic

Mandatory:  ISTQB Foundations  ISTQB Advanced (depending on Expert Level module)  Completion of Expert Level course (if a non-public exam is taken)

The Exam

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Achieving Expert Level: Required Certificates Expert

Advanced

Improving the

Test

Test

Security

Test Process

Management

Automation

Testing

Test Test Manager

TBD



Technical Test Analyst

Manager

Test Analyst

Foundation Required Certificate Copyright © ISTQB

Syllabus dependency (TTA has examinable LOs from TA) Expert Level Overview

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Achieving Expert Level: The Exam

The exam   

A certification scheme at Expert Level must meet the expectations and perceptions of its stakeholders and has to be seen to be truly “expert”. The exam therefore consists of a multiple-choice section and a written “essay” section A score above 75% is required to pass

Multiple-Choice section   

Duration: 1 Hour 20 Questions Learning objectives covered: K2, K3, K4 (like Advanced Level)

Essay section      

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Duration: Reading: ½ hour Answering: 2 hours Add ¾ hour for non-native speakers Answer 4 questions out of 5 Learning objectives covered: Mostly higher learning objectives (K5,K6)

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Maintaining Certification at Expert Level Expert certification is not for life  

An Expert Level certificate is valid for 5 years. Expert certification must be renewed using one of the following two options

Repeat the exam 

A passed exam results in certification for a further 5 years.

Achieve 200 „Certification Extension Credits“ (CEC) 

 

CECs may be achieved in a number of areas. For example:  Perform a professional testing activity  Take a relevant training course  Attend a testing conference  Present at a testing conference details  Teaching a relevant training course  Write a testing article or book  Actively participate in a Working Group (NB, SIGIST, ISTQB) Verifiable evidence must be submitted to the certifier The Certification Extension Program is published by ISTQB Copyright © ISTQB

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List of Contents 

Expert Level: Building on success



What is an Expert?



Achieving Expert certification



The Training Courses



Achieving Roll-Out



Summary of Benefits



Appendix 

Overview of the Expert Level modules



Expectations and business outcomes Copyright © ISTQB

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Focus on Practical education 

Higher level Learning Objectives in focus



“Evaluate” and “Create”*



Emphasis is on practical work



In-depth consideration of subjects introduced at advanced levels



Goal: Mastery of the subject



As a result, Expert Level courses are 5 days or more 

Improving the Test Process (8 days)



Test Management (9 days)

depth of knowledge

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Gain practical experience with workplace exercises 

Some learning objectives (mostly K5 and K6) may be performed at the student’s place of work instead of in the classroom. These are identified in each syllabus.



Workplace exercises are particularly useful for syllabi requiring more than 5 days of tuition.

Course Part 1





Workplace Exercises

Course Part 2

Benefit for trainee: 

Practical application in the workplace



Tutor checks work and provides valuable feedback.

Benefit for sponsor: 

Spread of training budget



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Example: A Test Management course using Workplace Workplace Exercises. Exercises Course Part 1: 5 days

Course Part 2: 4 days



In this example, the Training Provider gives part 1 as a 5-day course. Participants then perform exercises in the workplace. At the start of part 2, a day of feedback (not mandatory) is given before completing the training.



Training Providers decide on the time between course parts planned for workplace exercises. They must make it known to potential particpants when they offer courses with workplace exercises. Copyright © ISTQB

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List of Contents 

Expert Level: Building on success



What is an Expert?



Achieving Expert certification



The Training Courses



Achieving Roll-Out



Summary of Benefits



Appendix 

Overview of the Expert Level modules



Expectations and business outcomes Copyright © ISTQB

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Elements Required for Roll-Out. ISTQB: Syllabus Released ISTQB: Guidelines & Rules Released

TP: Course Materials Created

Module available at Expert Level NB / Certifier: Exams & Markers available

NB: Accreditations performed

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Status of Syllabi. ISTQB: Syllabus Released ISTQB: Guidelines & Rules Released

TP: Course Materials Created

Module available at Expert Level NB / Certifier: Exams & Markers available

NB: Accreditations performed

Module:    

Improving the Test Process: Test Management Test Automation Security Testing

Status:    

Approved (June 2010) Approved (June 2011) In development (Beta March 2012) In development (Beta October 2012)

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Status of other ISTQB Documents. ISTQB: Syllabus Released ISTQB: Guidelines & Rules Released

TP: Course Materials Created

Module available at Expert Level NB / Certifier: Exams & Markers available

NB: Accreditations performed

Subject:     

Expert Overview General Structure & Rules EL Exam Rules & Recommendations Improving the Test Process: Test Management

Status:



Released March 2011 Released March 2011 Release October 2011 Exam Guidelines (October 2011)



Exam Guidelines (October 2011)

  

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Status of other ISTQB Documents. ISTQB: Syllabus Released ISTQB: Guidelines & Rules Released

TP: Course Materials Created

Module available at Expert Level NB / Certifier: Exams & Markers available

NB: Accreditations performed

Subject:  

Improving the Test Process Test Management

Status:  

Work in progress Work in progress

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Status of other ISTQB Documents. ISTQB: Syllabus Released ISTQB: Guidelines & Rules Released

TP: Course Materials Created

Module available at Expert Level NB:

NB / Certifier: Exams & Markers available

Accreditations performed

Status: 

International group being formed to cooperate on accrediting english language courses

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Status of other ISTQB Documents. ISTQB: Syllabus Released ISTQB: Guidelines & Rules Released

TP: Course Materials Created

Module available at Expert Level NB / Certifier:

NB: Accreditations performed

Exams & Markers available

Status:    

ISTQB: Practice exam for Test Management available October 2011 ISTQB: Practice exam for Improving the Test Process planned June 2012 Creation of exam questions is currently on the critical path Procedure for marking essay papers available but not yet implemented

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List of Contents 

Expert Level: Building on success



What is an Expert?



Achieving Expert certification



The Training Courses



Achieving Roll-Out



Summary of Benefits



Appendix 

Overview of the Expert Level modules



Expectations and business outcomes Copyright © ISTQB

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Summary: Advantages for a Professional Tester. An Expert level certificate demonstrates mastery of a particular testing subject and brings several advantages for a professional tester. From a knowledge perspective 





Overview of current best practices for a specific topic. Ability to select the best solutions for specific project contexts. Ability to assess the value of new trends & hypes.

From a practical perspective  



Enables leadership for a topic. Ensures that work is conducted to state-ofthe-art and performed efficiently. Enables best practices to be adjusted according to project context. Copyright © ISTQB

From a self-selling perspective  



Increases business value of employees. Demonstrates high potential for a candidate. Underpins continuous learning.

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Summary: Advantages for Training Providers.

Providing Expert Level courses supports leadership in the market and brings several advantages for a Training Provider.

From a marketing perspective  



Demonstrates thought leadership in testing. Creates image of being a trend setter with leading edge concepts. Strengthens highquality perception in the professional testing market.

From a business perspective 





Additional trainings for inhouse as well as public offering Cross-selling (other trainings, services, etc.) Full-service providers covering complete career development paths. Copyright © ISTQB

From a capability perspective  



Increases in-house knowledge Simplifies integration of experts into a carreer path Creates additional channel for staff with high-potential

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ISTQB Expert Level

Thankyou – Questions?

*Please also refer to the ISTQB web-site for a list of frequently asked questions and answers

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Credits in Certification Extension Scheme* Description

Credits

Maximum Credits per extension period of 5 years

Perform a professional testing activity Take a training course on a testing subject or one with direct testing significance Attend a testing conference or special interest group (SIGIST) meeting Present a track (related to expert subject) at a testing conference Teaching a training course / tutorial (inhouse or external) on a testing subject or one with direct testing significance

3 credits per completed month

120

5 credits per half-day (4 hours)

110

5 credits per half-day (4 hours)

110

20 credits per new presentation (repetitions not allowed)

80

5 credits per half-day (4 hours) per new course. 2.5 credits per half-day for 2nd and 3rd time running of course. No credits for further repetitions.

110

Write a testing article (related to expert subject)

25 credits for each article published independently (i.e. not posted to a web-site or printed in a journal unless peer reviewed by an independent test expert not under the applicant’s direct or indirect control)

50

Write or participate on a book (related to expert subject) Participate in a Working Party for a National Board, a SIGIST or ISTQB

10 credits per 25 pages written by the applicant (at an average of 350 words per page) 5 credits per half-day (4 hours)

160

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*ISTQB Expert Level Certification Extension Policy (downloadable from www.istqb.org)

80

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