Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)

This certification focuses on the basics of software test automation and expands on those topics to address deeper issues in test automation. It is not specific to any particular toolset but includes hands-on exercises using free and affordable test tools.

At an advanced level, test automation can deliver incredible ROI and improve coverage when deployed correctly. This course helps learners avoid common pitfalls and ensures they understand how to establish the right management processes and infrastructure for working with automation tools.

The primary objective is to help you:

• Understand the landscape of software test automation.

• Learn the top challenges of automation and the best approaches to overcome them.

• Establish your own test automation organization.

• Design software with automation in mind.

• Apply lessons through hands-on exercises with sample tools and applications.

Pre-requisite: Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT)™ – Foundation Level Certification

E-Course Duration

15 to 20 Hours

Exam Information

• Pattern: 50 Multiple Choice Questions

• Passing Score: 80% (40 out of 50 correct)

• Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes)

• Format: Online, non-proctored; available anytime within an 8-month validity period.

Exam Process:

• Upon purchasing the Premium Package or Exam Voucher Code, a voucher with two attempts will be assigned to your profile under the “My Vouchers” tab.

• The exam can be taken via the “My Exam(s)” tab by applying the voucher code.

Retakes:

• Voucher includes two (2) attempts.

• If unsuccessful in both, a new voucher must be purchased for additional attempts.

• ⚠️ Note: A second attempt is not available if you pass on the first attempt.

Certification Validity: Lifetime

Course Outline

Module 1 – Deconstructing Test Automation

• Diving deeper into capture/playback

• Automating a simple test

• Modifying scripts

• Writing automation test scripts

• Component and keyword-based testing

• Building and assembling automated test components

Module 2 – Structural Test Automation

• Role of structural test automation tools

• How these tools function

Module 3 – Acquiring & Implementing Test Automation Tools

• Acquiring automation tools: process overview and requirements

• Steps in acquiring and implementing tools

• Ensuring effective deployment

Module 4 – Cheap and Free Test Tools

• Issues with “free” tools

• Helpful open-source solutions

• Cost-effective commercial tools

Module 5 – Functional Test Metrics

• Measures vs Measurements

• Key automation measures and metrics

• Capturing accurate data

• Picking the right metrics

• Creating a Test Automation Dashboard

Module 6 – Managing Test Automation

• Importance of testware management

• Configuration management for testware

• Maintaining traceability

• Measuring testware effectiveness

• Role of test management tools

Target Audience

• Senior testers seeking automation expertise

• Managers looking for insights into automation applications

• Software Testers & Automation Testers

• Advanced Software Testers

• Software Testing Managers

• Test Analysts

• Test Leads