Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT) - Advanced Level

Certification Overview

Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT) - Advanced Level

Exam Code: CSATAL-001

This Certification focuses on the basics of software test automation and expands on those topics to learn some of the deeper issues of test automation. This Certification is not specific to any particular tool set but does include hands-on exercises using free and cheap test tools.

Test automation at an Advanced Level can deliver incredible ROI and improve testing coverage when deployed appropriately. Avoid common pitfalls and ensure the right management and infrastructure is used for working with automation tools.

The main objective of this course is to help you understand the landscape of software test automation and how to make test automation a reality in your organization. You will learn the top challenges of test automation and which approaches are the best ones for your situation, how to establish your own test automation organization, and how to design software with test automation in mind. You will also learn many of the lessons of test automation by performing exercises using sample test automation tools on sample applications.

Pre-requisites: Candidate must achieve the Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT) - Foundation Level Certification.

E-Course Duration: 15 to 20 Hours

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (40 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

The Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT)™ - Advanced Level Certificate is valid for life.

CSAT™ is a Trademark of GAQM.

Note: The The Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT)™ - Advanced Level Certification has a pre-requisite (Completion of an E-Course is mandatory from GAQMBok portal) as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

Pre-requisites: Candidate must achieve the Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT) - Foundation Level Certification.

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Course Outline

Module 1 - Deconstructing Test Automation

  • Diving deeper into capture/playback
  • Automating a simple test
  • Modifying the script
  • Diving deeper into test scripting
  • Automating a simple test by writing a script
  • Diving deeper into component and keyword-based testing
  • Building a small set of automated test components
  • Assembling the components into a test

Module 2 - Structural Test Automation

  • The role of structural test automation tools
  • How structural test automation tools work

Module 3 - A Process for Acquiring and Implementing Test Automation Tools

  • Acquiring test automation tools
  • Process overview
  • Steps in the process
  • What is required for the process
  • How to implement the process
  • Implementing test automation tools
  • Process overview
  • Steps in the process
  • What is required for the process
  • How to implement the process

Module 4 - Cheap and Free Test Tools

  • The issues behind “free” tools
  • Helpful and effective open-source tools
  • Inexpensive test automation tools

Module 5- Functional Test Metrics

  • Measures vs Measurements
  • Helpful Test Automation Measures
  • Helpful Test Automation Metrics
  • Capturing the Measurements
  • Picking the Right Metrics
  • Creating a Test Automation Dashboard

Module 6 – Managing Test Automation

  • Why testware management is needed
  • Configuration management for testware
  • Establishing and maintaining tracability
  • Measuring testware
  • The role of test management tools

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Target Audience

  • Senior testers seeking to add test automation to their skill set.
  • Managers looking for a better understanding of test automation and its applications.
  • Software Testers
  • Software Automation Testers
  • Advanced Software Testers
  • Software Testing Managers
  • Test Analsyt
  • Test Lead

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Course Version)

  • Self Explanatory
  • Valid for 40 days
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • Course Duration: 40 Days
  • Price: 250 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 190 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.

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