You will need to check the changes mentioned in the release notes for v4.0. You can find relevant information in Appendix C of the syllabus version 4.0, and in the comparison table of the learning objectives of the new vs. old version of the syllabus. Practice with the sample exam for v4.0. You can find relevant documents and information here.

Key dates to note for CTAL-TA:

• The previous 3.1 version of CTAL-TA in English will be valid until the 16th of May 2026.
• For non-English Syllabi, the 3.1 version of CTAL-TA will be valid until the 16th of November 2026.

C Candidates who want to take an ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) exam need to hold a valid ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate. Find out more about CTAL-TA here.

Yes, all ISTQB^® certificates remain valid for life. Individuals wishing to stay up to date and relevant may choose to also take the latest version of a certification.

You can find the exam structure and rules here.

Please contact your local Member Board or Exam Provider for information regarding the CTAL-TA exams.

Yes, this is very important and necessary if you wish to deliver the CTAL-TA 4.0 course and also if you wish to retain your accredited training provider status after the sunset dates for the 3.1 version. The CTAL-TA 4.0 syllabus has been re-written from scratch, it has a significant amount of changed and new learning objectives and thus requires a full re-accreditation. For accreditation of materials: please contact your local Member Board.

Check the document with the list of changes in the learning objectives. You will find more details in Appendix C of the Syllabus. You can find the syllabus and other relevant documents here.

Since the launch of the last major version of the CTAL-TA syllabus in 2019, ISTQB® has received a number of comments from its users and stakeholders. The new major version takes all these comments into account and follows the current guidelines. This has significantly improved the quality and timeliness of the syllabus. You can find the syllabus here.