An Advanced Test Manager can…

• Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes established for the testing organization.
• Organize and lead risk identification and risk analysis sessions and use the results of such sessions for test estimation, planning, monitoring and control.
• Create and implement test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies.
• Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives.
• Assess and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders.
• Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participate in sourcing adequate resources.
• Identify and plan necessary skills development within their test team.
• Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the costs and benefits expected.
• Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders.
• Participate in and lead test process improvement initiatives.

1. Test Process
2. Test Management
3. Reviews
4. Defect Management
5. Improving the Testing Process
6. Testing Tools and Automation
7. People Skills-Team Composition

• Successful completion of the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation level and a minimum of three years testing experience is recommended.
• The Intermediate Certificate may also be helpful but is not required.