After the course you can test the technical side of software with purpose: choose white-box techniques that fit the risk, read static and dynamic analysis results correctly, plan tests for security, performance and maintainability, and contribute well-founded points to code and architecture reviews. You will also be able to judge when automation pays off. It is aimed at technically minded testers, developers with testing responsibilities and anyone taking the technical Advanced Level path after Foundation Level.
What you’ll take away.
- Identify and classify technical product risks around performance, security, reliability, portability and maintainability
- Select and apply white-box techniques such as statement, decision and MC/DC coverage
- Improve code and architecture with static and dynamic analysis and spot typical defects in reviews
- Weigh the costs and benefits of test automation and choose suitable tools
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Testers with a technical focus, developers who take on testing, test automation engineers and test consultants who want to test technical quality characteristics in a targeted way.
- Prerequisites
- ISTQB requires the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and sufficient practical experience. You should be able to read simple source code.
- Format & planning
- Standard length: 3 training days. A different length can be arranged for companies.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
The Technical Test Analyst's tasks in risk-based testing
White-box techniques: statement, decision, MC/DC, multiple condition and API testing
Static and dynamic analysis: control and data flow, metrics, memory leaks
Technical quality characteristics: security, reliability, performance, maintainability, portability, compatibility
Reviews with checklists for code and architecture
Test tools and planning automation projects
Exam practice with sample questions
You derive test cases for decision and MC/DC coverage for a small function with nested conditions, assess the output of a static code analysis and outline a load test based on an operational profile.
Exams, licences & credentials
The course prepares you for the ISTQB CTAL-TTA v4.0 exam (45 questions, 120 minutes). The exam and its fees are included only if the offer explicitly confirms this. The certificate is issued by an ISTQB Member Board or ISTQB exam provider. It is an accredited course only if the offer says so.
Vendor references & review date
Sources checked on 2026-11-10. These sources describe the technology or external exam requirements. They do not imply a partnership with NextNowa.
Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, dates and trainer are agreed before booking; the written offer is binding.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be able to code?
You do not need to write programs, but you should be able to read simple source code and follow its conditions. Many exercises use short code snippets.
How does CTAL-TTA differ from Test Analyst?
Test Analyst focuses on the business side and black-box techniques. Technical Test Analyst concentrates on code, architecture and non-functional characteristics such as performance and security.
Does ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) v4.0: technical testing include a certificate?
The course prepares you for the ISTQB CTAL-TTA v4.0 exam (45 questions, 120 minutes). The exam and its fees are included only if the offer explicitly confirms this. The certificate is issued by an ISTQB Member Board or ISTQB exam provider. It is an accredited course only if the offer says so.