ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level — Test Manager (CTAL-TM)

Premium ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Certification (U.S. & Canada)

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Quick Reference Card

Body	ISTQB
Delivery Method	PeopleCert online proctored or accredited training organization (ATO)
PDU Renewal	PeopleCert CPD scheme (3 years for most)
Validity	3 years (renewable)
Category	Software Testing
Sub-Category	ISTQB — Advanced Test Manager
Level	Advanced
Status	Active
Exam Format	65 multiple-choice, 180 minutes, 65% pass mark
Exam Cost (US)	$249 USD (via ASTQB)

 

QA Managers With CTAL-TM Lead Test Strategy

In the U.S. and Canadian job markets, it’s common to see:

• S. CTAL-TM holders earn $120,000 – $160,000
• QA Directors cross $180K+

What creates the salary gap?

• CTAL-TM validates senior test management capability.

 

This Is Premium Training — Not ‘Costly Training’

Edunx Learning is not a low-cost provider — and that is intentional. Cheap programs sell content. Premium programs deliver outcomes. Premium training saves time, avoids mistakes, and reduces career risk — so you get certified and move into higher-value roles faster.

 

What Is CTAL-TM

ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager validates senior test management — strategy, planning, risk-based testing, leadership.

Translation: CTAL-TM is the credential for QA managers and directors.

 

Why This Credential Matters

• Standardization: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager credential.
• Credibility: ISTQB-issued.
• Career Bridge: prerequisite for ISTQB Expert.

 

Who Provides This Certification

Issued by ISTQB.

Edunx Learning provides 14-day intensive prep and mentor support.

 

Why Employers Demand This Credential (USA & Canada)

• S. and Canadian QA functions require CTAL-TM for Manager and Director roles.
• Combines naturally with PMP, PgMP.

 

The Truth About the Job Market (USA & Canada)

Many candidates say the market is low. The accurate truth: the market is not low — it is filtered. Recruiters use ATS filters. Certifications affect shortlisting. Strong experience without standardized proof often gets ignored.

 

Our Belief & Mission

“Great professionals are made through guided learning, not guesswork.”

Our mission: Personalized guidance. Transparent process management. Career-focused training. So you achieve certification with confidence.

 

Program Fee & Flexible Payment Options

Total Program Fee: $1,295 USD

⚠️ ISTQB exam fee paid separately ($249).

Payment Options:

• Option 1: $299 to enroll + $996 after certification
• Option 2: PayPal Pay Later — pay over 6 months (0% interest for eligible users)

 

Why Professionals Trust Edunx Learning

Edunx LLC is a U.S.-registered education and consulting firm based in Austin, Texas, serving clients across the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.

We have guided 5,000+ professionals from companies such as Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, and Wells Fargo in achieving global certifications and advancing their careers.

We also collaborate with global training partners including Simplilearn, Edureka, and KnowledgeHut.

Our vision: To make global certification journeys effortless, ethical, and impactful.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need CTFL first?

A: Yes.

Q: Does CTAL-TM expire?

A: Lifetime credential.

Q: What’s next?

A: ISTQB Expert level.

Q: Does the program include ISTQB fees?

A: No.

Q: Who benefits most?

A: QA managers, test leads.

 

Final Call to Action

If you want stability, premium career growth, leadership credibility, and a guided, stress-free certification journey — this is your next step.

✅ Book your ISTQB CTAL-TM consultation with Edunx Learning