- 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
Certification Details
Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT) - Advanced Level
Overview
This certification establishes a robust foundation in the basics of software test automation before expanding into the complex, deeper challenges of the discipline. Designed to be tool-agnostic, the program avoids being tied to any specific vendor and instead utilizes practical, hands-on exercises with accessible and cost-effective tools to ensure universal applicability. By moving beyond specific tool syntax and focusing on core concepts, professionals gain a versatile skill set that can be applied to any automation project or environment.
At an advanced level, test automation is transformed from a simple script-running exercise into a strategic asset capable of delivering incredible ROI and vastly improved testing coverage. To achieve these results, the course emphasizes how to avoid common pitfalls—such as high maintenance costs and fragile scripts—by ensuring the right management framework and infrastructure are in place. This comprehensive approach ensures that automation remains a sustainable asset that scales as the software evolves rather than becoming a technical burden.
The main objective of this course is to provide a clear understanding of the automation landscape and the practical steps required to make it a reality within your organization. You will learn to navigate the top challenges of the field, determine which specific approaches fit your unique situation, and understand how to design software with testability in mind from the start. Through exercises using sample applications and automation tools, you will gain the hands-on experience necessary to establish a mature testing organization that drives efficiency and high-quality outcomes.
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 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.
The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).
- The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, 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 ITQMA.
Note: The Certified Software Automation Tester (CSAT)™ - Advanced Level Certification has a pre-requisite (Completion of an E-Course is mandatory from ITQMA) 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.
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