- Senior cloud testers seeking to add test automation to their skill set.
- Managers looking for a better understanding of advanced cloud testing.
- Software Testers, Developers, Test Analysts, Test Leads
Certified Cloud Tester – Advanced Level (CCTAL)
Certified Cloud Tester – Advanced Level (CCTAL)™
Overview
The Certified Cloud Tester – Advanced Level (CCTAL)™ qualification is a high-tier credential designed to confirm a specialist's proficiency in managing complex cloud-native systems. This program dives deep into the intricate hurdles of modern cloud environments, such as elastic resource management, multi-user architecture, and maintaining robust security in fluctuating conditions. By earning this certification, professionals gain a sophisticated understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies, enabling them to deliver dependable and secure digital solutions.
The CCTAL curriculum explores high-level validation methods, including specialized performance analysis, cybersecurity assessments, and automated testing within modern CI/CD workflows. Participants are trained to architect thorough testing strategies, evaluate potential risks, and verify that cloud services meet strict Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and legal compliance requirements. Furthermore, the program focuses on the practical application of frameworks and tools essential for verifying the integrity of microservices, containerized applications, and complex cloud-native ecosystems.
Cloud-based testing significantly boosts operational productivity by streamlining device management. Through a centralized control system, administrators have the flexibility to allocate or shift device access among team members based on shifting project demands. This allows a team to pivot instantly when a high-priority task arises, ensuring that resources are always aligned with the most urgent business needs without the delays associated with physical hardware logistics.
Pre-requisites: Candidate must achieve the Certified Cloud Tester - Foundation Level (CCTFL)™ Certification.
E-Course Duration: 20 to 25 Hours
Exam Code: CCTAL-001
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 Cloud Tester - Advanced Level (CCTAL)™ Certificate is valid for life.
Certified Cloud Tester (CCT)™ is a Trademark of ITQMA.
Note: The Certified Cloud Tester - Advanced Level (CCTAL)™ Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from ITQMA), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.
Pre-requisites: Candidate must achieve the Certified Cloud Tester - Foundation Level (CCTFL)™ Certification.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Functional Testing of Cloud Applications
- SaaS, Pros and Cons
- Layers of Cloud Testing
- Identifying Functions to Test
- Testing Workflows
- Agile Testing, Business Process Testing
- Incident Reporting and Regression Testing
Module 2 – The Role of Test Automation
- How Automation Can Help in Cloud Testing
- The Risks
- Which Functions and Tests Can be Automated?
- Tool Options
Module 3 – Testing Cloud Security
- Cloud Security Advantages & Risks
- Compliance, Data Security, Encryption
- SLAs, Auditing, Governance
- NIST & Cloud Security Alliance Guidelines
Module 4 – Testing Cloud Performance
- Performance Impact of Cloud Computing
- SLAs, Workload Profiling
- Designing Performance Tests
- Cloud Performance Test Tools
Module 5 – Testing Cloud Reliability and Availability
- Customer Expectations
- Role of SLAs
- Monitoring & Measuring Reliability
- Unified Monitoring, Dashboards
Module 6 – Transitioning to the Cloud
- Business Needs and Value
- Understanding Risks
- Risk Watch List
- Risk Mitigation Strategies