ISTQB Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) v2.0 Masterclass

Name: ISTQB Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) v2.0 Masterclass
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Complete guide to mastering ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer (CTAL‑TAE) and advancing your test automation career

Created bySoftware Testing Mentor & RCV Academy, Manish Verma

Last updated 3/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand the objectives, benefits, and limitations of test automation, and how it supports overall testing strategies.
Learn how to assess organizational readiness, identify suitable test cases, and select tools for automation.
Explore layered architectures, key components, and how to build scalable, maintainable automation frameworks.
Explore layered architectures, key components, and how to build scalable, maintainable automation frameworks.
Discover approaches for integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines and managing test environments effectively.
Learn to generate meaningful reports, track automation ROI, and use metrics to evaluate effectiveness.
Understand how to validate automation reliability, troubleshoot issues, and ensure alignment with test objectives.
Develop strategies for evolving automation solutions, incorporating feedback, and adapting to new technologies.

Course content

18 sections • 61 lectures • 6h 11m total length

Introduction to ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) Course2:20
Explore the latest ISTQB advanced test automation engineer syllabus version 2 with practical framework-based concepts, test design, and scripting skills to advance toward a test automation architect role.
ISTQB CTAL-TAE Course Contents2:01
Explore the eight modules of the ISTQB CTAL-TAE v2.0 syllabus, from introduction and preparation to architecture, implementation, CI CD pipeline, reporting, verification, and continuous improvement.
Entry Requirements for Taking ISTQB CTAL Test Automation Engineering Exam2:53
Identify who can take the ISTQB CTAL-TAE exam. Prerequisites include foundation level certification, six months of software testing or development experience, and verifiable learning via GitHub.

1 Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation1:38
Uncover the purpose of test automation and its role across the software development lifecycle. Learn how automation fits models like V model and waterfall and how to select suitable tools.
1.1 Purpose of Test Automation3:17
1.1.1 Explain the Advantages and Disadvantages of Test Automation8:47
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of test automation, including higher coverage, faster execution, regression support, and the need for maintenance and cost considerations.
1.2 Test Automation in the Software Development Lifecycle3:15
Embed test automation across SDLC to support developers, testers, and engineers, automating functional and regression tests for CI CD with automated reporting guiding go or no go decision for release.
1.2.1 Explain How Test Automation is Applied Across Different SDLC Model7:33
Explore how test automation fits waterfall, V model, and agile SDLCs, with automation starting in development for waterfall, mapping test levels in V model, and sprint-level automation in agile.
1.2.2 Select Suitable Test Automation Tools For a Given System Under Test7:18
Module 1 Quiz 1

2 Preparing for Test Automation0:33
Prepare for test automation by understanding the configuration infrastructure that enables it. The unit covers evaluating the right tools and strategies and outlines upcoming tutorials.
2.1 Understand the Configuration of an Infrastructure to Enable Test Automation0:37
Identify the configuration needs of an infrastructure to enable test automation. Explore how test automation is leveraged across different environments.
2.1.1 The Config Needs of an Infra that Enable Implementation of Test Automation12:10
2.1.2 Explain How Test Automation is Leveraged within Different Environments11:16
2.2 Evaluation Process for Selecting the Right Tools and Strategies0:32
2.2.1 Analyze a SUT to Determine the Appropriate Test Automation Solution5:49
Analyze the system under test to determine the right automation solution for mobile apps, web portals, or hybrids. Define scope, levels, types, data and dependencies with stakeholder input.
2.2.2 Illustrate the Technical Findings of a Tool Evaluation8:47
Analyze the SUT, requirements, and risks from tool evaluation to illustrate technical findings. Prepare a comparison table and proof of concept to win stakeholder approval.
Module 2 Quiz 1

3 Test Automation Architecture1:47
3.1 Design Concepts Leveraged in Test Automation1:12
3.1.1 Explain the Major Capabilities in a Test Automation Architecture15:41
3.1.2 Explain How to Design a Test Automation Solution8:06
Design a test automation solution as an integrated set of tools, frameworks, and processes from design to reporting, aligned with functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.
3.1.3 Apply Layering of Test Automation Frameworks11:58
3.1.4 Apply Different Approaches for Automating Test Cases19:14
3.1.5 Apply Design Principles and Design Patterns in Test Automation11:43
Module 3 Quiz 1

4 Implementing Test Automation0:37
4.1 Test Automation Development5:58
4.1.1 Apply Guidelines that Support Effective Test Automation Pilot & Deployment9:58
Learn how to run a focused test automation pilot that guides tool choice, framework design, and CI/CD integration by defining scope, prototyping approaches, timelines, risks, and non-technical considerations.
4.2 Risks Associated with Test Automation Development3:50
Analyze deployment risks and plan mitigation strategies for test automation, focusing on interfacing with the system under test, scalability, maintainability, firewall rules, and device and network readiness.
4.2.1 Analyze Deployment Risks & Plan Mitigation Strategies for Test Automation16:39
4.3 Test Automation Solution Maintainability4:50
Improve test automation maintainability by aligning programming standards, embracing clean code, promoting modularity and reusability, and conducting continuous reviews and refactoring within the framework.
4.3.1 Explain Which Factors Support and Affect Test Automation Solution Maintain8:45
Module 4 Quiz 1

5 Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation0:48
Explore implementation and deployment strategies for test automation by integrating with the CI/CD pipeline, applying automation across test levels, and managing testware configuration and API infrastructure dependencies.
5.1 Integration to CI/CD Pipelines3:08
5.1.1 Apply Test Automation at Different Test Levels within Pipelines12:02
Apply test automation across configuration, component, component integration, system, and system integration levels within a CI/CD pipeline to enable fast, continuous feedback and early defect detection through automated, unattended testing.
5.1.2 Explain Configuration Management for Testware10:55
Explore how configuration management for testware organizes test environment settings, test data, test suites, and test cases for test automation, enabling version-controlled, environment-specific execution across multiple builds.
5.1.3 Explain Test Automation Dependencies for an API Infrastructure10:38
Explore API test automation dependencies, including API connections, Swagger documentation, and shift left testing, then apply contract testing—consumer-driven or provider-driven—for robust end-to-end API validation.
Module 5 Quiz 1

Requirements

Basic understanding of Software Testing
Anyone can take this course. No prior experience needed
To gain ISTQB CTAL-TAE certification, you must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate

Description

Are you ready to take your software testing career to the next level? The ISTQB Test Automation Engineer (CTAL‑TAE) Certification Course equips you with the knowledge and skills to master test automation and succeed in the ISTQB Advanced Level exam. Whether you’re a QA professional, test analyst, or aspiring automation engineer, this course provides a structured pathway to certification and career growth.

You’ll explore the foundations of test automation, prepare for automation projects, design scalable architectures, and implement automated tests with confidence. The course also covers deployment strategies, reporting, verification, and continuous improvement — ensuring you’re ready for both the exam and real‑world projects.

By the end of this course, you’ll not only be prepared to pass the ISTQB CTAL‑TAE certification exam, but also have the confidence to design, implement, and optimize automation solutions in professional environments.

What you will learn in this course:

Understand the fundamentals, objectives, and benefits of test automation.
Prepare for automation projects with tool selection and test case identification.
Design scalable and maintainable test automation architectures.
Implement automated test scripts across different environments.
Deploy automation solutions within CI/CD pipelines effectively.
Generate reports and metrics to measure automation success.
Verify automation reliability and troubleshoot common issues.
Apply continuous improvement strategies to evolve automation solutions.

Who this course is for:

Software Testers / QA Engineers / SDETs
QA Leads / Test Leads / Test Managers / Quality Managers
Software Development Managers

ISTQB Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) v2.0 Masterclass

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 7min

Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation6 lectures • 32min

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Preparing for Test Automation7 lectures • 40min

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Test Automation Architecture7 lectures • 1hr 10min

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Implementing Test Automation7 lectures • 51min

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Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation5 lectures • 38min

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