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

The CTEL-TM-SM certification validates expert-level skills in strategic test management, quality governance, and long-term QA planning. It demonstrates mastery in defining test strategies, aligning quality goals with business objectives, and driving organization-wide quality transformation. Ideal for senior test managers, QA directors, and quality leaders.

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What is Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM) Certification about?

The CTEL-TM-SM certification focuses on high-level, strategic responsibilities of test leadership. It covers enterprise-wide quality planning, test strategy creation, risk governance, budgeting, vendor management, quality metrics, process optimization, and influencing organizational culture.
This certification prepares professionals to lead large-scale QA initiatives, define long-term quality direction, and establish testing as a strategic advantage within the organization.

What are the objectives of Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM) Certification ?

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


Strategic Planning & Leadership

  • Define and implement long-term test strategies aligned with business goals
  • Create quality governance models and enterprise-wide quality frameworks
  • Align QA objectives with regulatory, compliance, and security needs

Quality Metrics & Continuous Improvement

  • Establish meaningful KPIs and dashboards for strategic decision making
  • Lead continuous improvement programs across Agile, DevOps & hybrid ecosystems

Resource & Portfolio Management

  • Manage budgets, vendors, tools, and test infrastructure at scale
  • Prioritize quality initiatives within large portfolios and programs

Risk & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead enterprise-level risk assessments and mitigation planning
  • Communicate effectively with executives, product leadership & business units
  • Influence organizational culture to adopt quality-driven practices

Quality Engineering Transformation

  • Drive adoption of modern QA practices: automation, shift-left, shift-right, AI in testing
  • Guide teams through organizational change and test maturity improvements

Who is Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM) Certification for?

  • Senior Test Managers & QA Managers
  • QA Directors & Heads of Quality
  • Test Process Consultants & Improvement Leaders
  • Enterprise Agile Coaches
  • Program/Portfolio Managers overseeing quality
  • Anyone pursuing ISTQB Expert Level Test Management credentials

What are the prerequisites for Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM) Certification?

  • Mandatory: ISTQB Advanced Level Certification (CTAL-TM, CTAL-TA, or CTAL-TTA)
  • Recommended:
  • Extensive experience in test leadership or quality strategy
  • Familiarity with business planning, Agile/DevOps scaling & quality governance
  • Prior involvement in enterprise QA transformation initiatives