ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)

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Course overview

Develop your testing skills for Agile environments with the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) course. Building on your existing ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge, you’ll learn how testing supports the Agile lifecycle and how testers contribute within cross-functional teams. Explore key areas including product quality risks, user stories, acceptance criteria, test planning, estimation and automation, helping you contribute effectively to quality and delivery in Agile projects.

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Extend your proficiency in Agile working

The ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester course builds on the basics of testing you learn at the Foundation Level. It focuses on key topics that every test professional needs to know when working on agile projects.

Learning objectives

Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team
Adapt existing testing experience to Agile values and principles
Support the Agile team in planning test-related activities
Apply methods and techniques for testing in an Agile project
Assist the Agile team in test automation activities
Define testable user stories, scenarios, requirements and acceptance criteria
Work with team members using effective communication styles and channels

What you'll learn

Gain insights into the fundamentals of Agile software development, including its core principles and approaches. Learn how Agile methodologies differ from traditional development processes and the unique practices that make Agile adaptable and effective.

Fundamentals of Agile testing

Explore the key principles, practices, and processes of Agile testing. Understand the role of testing in Agile projects and how it ensures continuous quality improvement through iterative development and collaborative teamwork.

Being an Agile tester

Examine the specific responsibilities and skills required of testers in an Agile environment. This includes collaborating with team members, integrating testing within sprints, and adapting to the dynamic needs of Agile projects.

Agile testing methods and techniques

Delve into Agile testing methods and techniques used to assess quality, manage risks, and estimate test effort. Learn practical approaches for effectively implementing these techniques in Agile projects to deliver reliable outcomes.

Agile testing tools and applications

Discover tools commonly used in Agile projects to streamline testing processes. From automation tools to collaborative platforms, these tools support Agile teams in maintaining efficiency and achieving high-quality results.

What's included

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) accredited training
Foundation Level Agile Tester exam
All accompanying course material

Key facts

Certification

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)

Who it’s for

The course is aimed at test professionals working on agile projects, who hold the Foundation level certificate and want to extend their knowledge.

Prerequisites

Candidates must hold the ISTQB Foundation certificate in software testing.

Exam information

The 60-minute closed-book exam comprises of 40 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 65%. More info in the FAQs.

Optional extras

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Pre-course

There is no pre-course work for this training course

FAQs

Improve your skills, knowledge and working practices as an ISTQB certified tester with this extension course on Agile development. Extend your abilities beyond the levels of the Foundation-level certification.

How do I book my exam?

Delegates are provided with a Pearson VUE exam voucher one week prior to the course. You can book and sit your exam at your local Pearson VUE testing centre at a time and date convenient to you. Pearson VUE centres are worldwide. You then go along to the test centre with your photo ID at the specified date and time and you will then take an electronic exam. Your exam voucher will have an expiration date, and your exam must be sat before this date as these vouchers cannot be extended.

How will an ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester course help my career?

The ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester course builds your expertise in Agile testing principles, practices, and collaboration techniques. These skills are essential for working effectively in Agile environments, increasing your value as a quality assurance professional.

Do I need any prior certifications to take the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester course?

Yes, you’ll need to have the ISTQB Foundation Level certification before enrolling in the Agile Tester course. This ensures you have the basic understanding of testing concepts needed to succeed in the programme.

What will I learn in the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester course?

This course teaches the essentials of testing in an agile environment. You’ll learn about agile processes, testing in agile projects, collaboration between testers and developers, and how to adapt testing practices to fit the agile methodology.

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