A candidate who has achieved the Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager certification should be able to:
Manage a testing project by implementing the mission, goals and testing processes established for the testing organization
Organize and lead risk identification and risk analysis sessions and use the results of such sessions for test estimation, planning, monitoring and control
Create and implement test plans consistent with organizational policies and test strategies
Continuously monitor and control the test activities to achieve project objectives
Assess and report relevant and timely test status to project stakeholders
Identify skills and resource gaps in their test team and participate in sourcing adequate resources
Identify and plan necessary skills development within their test team
Propose a business case for test activities which outlines the costs and benefits expected;
Ensure proper communication within the test team and with other project stakeholders
Participate in and lead test process improvement initiatives
Once you have this certification you may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.