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Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 Certification

The CTAL-TM v3.0 certification validates advanced skills in planning, monitoring, and controlling testing activities within complex projects. It demonstrates expertise in risk-based testing, team leadership, test strategy development, and quality governance. Ideal for test managers, QA leads, and professionals preparing for senior quality roles.

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What is Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 Certification about?

CTAL-TM v3.0 focuses on modern, practical test management aligned with today’s Agile, DevOps, and hybrid delivery models. It covers test planning, estimation, risk management, test process improvement, stakeholder communication, metrics & reporting, outsourcing/vendor management, and organizational quality alignment.
This certification prepares professionals to manage complex testing efforts, lead diverse QA teams, and ensure effective, value-driven testing across the software lifecycle.

What are the objectives of Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 Certification ?

By the end of this training, you will be able to:


  • Test Planning & Strategy
  • Develop comprehensive test plans aligned with business goals
  • Apply risk-based testing to prioritize effort
  • Select appropriate test approaches for various contexts
  • Monitoring, Control & Reporting
  • Track testing progress using KPIs, dashboards & metrics
  • Manage defects and ensure timely resolution
  • Communicate status, risks & quality trends to stakeholders
  • Team Leadership & Resource Management
  • Lead and motivate testing teams across locations and models
  • Manage staffing, roles, competencies & training needs
  • Facilitate collaboration in cross-functional Agile/DevOps teams
  • Estimations, Schedules & Budgeting
  • Estimate testing effort using multiple techniques
  • Manage test schedules and handle constraints and changes
  • Understand cost factors and manage QA budgets effectively
  • Process Improvement & Governance
  • Implement test process improvement models (TMMi, TPI Next, ISO standards)
  • Build a culture of continuous improvement and quality
  • Support organizational-wide quality initiatives
  • Vendor & Tool Management
  • Manage outsourcing, third-party testing services & vendor relationships
  • Evaluate and select test tools and investments strategically

Who is Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 Certification for?

  • Test Managers & QA Managers
  • Senior Test Leads & Test Coordinators
  • Quality Engineering Managers
  • Scrum Masters & Agile Delivery Managers involved in quality
  • Professionals aspiring to expert-level test management roles
  • Anyone progressing toward ISTQB Expert Level certifications

What are the prerequisites for Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM) v3.0 Certification?

  • Mandatory: ISTQB CTFL (Foundation Level) certification
  • Strongly Recommended:
  • Several years of experience in test coordination or management
  • Understanding of test design, automation, and software development processes
  • Familiarity with Agile/DevOps delivery models