ISTQB国际软件测试工程师认证

　　Certified Tester Expert Level Syllabus　Improving the Testing Process(Implementing Improvement and Change)2011

　　International Software Testing Qualifications Board

　　1. Introduction to this Syllabus

　　1.1 The International Software Testing Qualifications Board

　　The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (hereinafter called ISTQB®) is made up of

　　Member Boards representing countries or regions around the world. More details on the structure and

　　membership of the ISTQB may be found at [ISTQB-Web].

　　1.2 Purpose of this Document

　　This syllabus forms the basis for the International Software Testing Qualification at the Expert Level

　　for the module “Improving the Testing Process”. The ISTQB® provides this syllabus as follows:

　　To Member Boards, to translate into their local language and to accredit training providers.

　　National boards may adapt the syllabus to their particular language needs and modify the

　　references to adapt to their local publications.

　　To Exam Boards, to derive examination questions in their local language adapted to the

　　learning objectives for each module.

　　To training providers, to produce courseware and determine appropriate teaching methods.

　　To certification candidates, to prepare for the exam (as part of a training course or

　　independently).

　　To the international software and systems engineering community, to advance the profession

　　of software and systems testing, and as the basis for books and articles.

　　The ISTQB® may allow other entities to use this syllabus for other purposes, provided they seek and

　　obtain prior written permission.

　　1.3 The Certified Tester Expert Level in Software Testing

　　The Expert Level qualification is aimed at those who have already achieved an advanced point in their

　　careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in a specific area. The modules

　　offered at the Expert Level cover a wide range of testing topics.

　　A testing expert is one who has a broad knowledge of testing in general, and an in depth

　　understanding in a special test area. An in-depth understanding is defined as having sufficient

　　knowledge of testing theory and practice to be able to influence the direction that an organization

　　and/or project takes when creating, implementing and executing testing processes.

　　To participate in the Expert Level exam in the module “Improving the Testing Process”, candidates

　　must hold the Advanced Level certificate in test management.

　　In addition to passing the exam, proof needs to be provided of practical working experience in the

　　testing field in general and specifically in the field represented by the Expert Level module before the

　　Expert Level certificate is awarded. In addition to passing the exam the following requirements apply:

　　at least five years of practical testing experience (CV needs to be submitted including two

　　references)

　　at least two years of experience in the Expert Level module topic (CV needs to be submitted

　　including two references)

　　at least one paper written and published, OR a presentation is given at a testing conference

　　covering an Expert Level module topic.