This ISTQB Expert Level exam is the first part of the Improving the Test Process certification. It is aimed at experienced software testing professionals who want to specialize in assessing and advising on test process improvement within an organization or project. The exam covers the context of improvement, recognized improvement models, analytic approaches, selecting an improvement approach, and initiating the improvement process. Passing demonstrates the ability to assess the current status of a test process and support step-wise improvement work.
Exam Topics
- Introduction2%
- The Context of Improvement8%
- Model-based Improvement17%
- Analytic-based Improvement16%
- Selecting the Approach for Test Process Improvement3%
- Process for Improvement27%
- Organization, Roles and Skills13%
- Managing Change8%
- Critical Success Factors9%
- Adapting to Different Life Cycle Models2%
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Last updated March 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
