Understand the principles behind agile testing and the competencies you need to be an effective part of the agile team.

Overview

The ISTQB® Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) certification provides the key testing skills necessary to successfully contribute to an Agile project. CTFL-AT covers agile testing in alignment with the principles of agile software development as outlined in the Agile Manifesto. A tester on an Agile project will work differently than one working on a traditional project. Testers must understand the values and principles that underpin Agile projects, and how testers are an integral part of a whole-team approach together with developers and business representatives.

Audience

The Foundation Level Agile Tester certification is designed for professionals who are working within Agile environments. It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing Agile methods in the near future or are working within organizations that plan to do so.

Entry requirements

• To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.

Course Content

The Fundamentals of Agile Software Development

• Aspects of Agile Approaches
• Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes
• Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools
• Agile standards and Terminology

Business Outcomes

A candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level certification should be able to:

• Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile team being familiar with principles and basic practices of Agile software development
• Adapt existing testing experience and knowledge to Agile values and principles
• Support the Agile team in planning test-related activities
• Apply relevant methods and techniques for testing in an Agile project
• Assist the Agile team in test automation activities
• Assist business stakeholders in defining understandable and testable user stories, scenarios, requirements, and acceptance criteria as appropriate
• Work and share information with other team members using effective communication styles and channels

Duration : 2 Days

Format : Classroom / Virtual

Exam Structure

No. of Questions: 40                        Total Points: 40

Passing Score: 26                           Exam Length (mins): 60

(+25% Non-Native Language)

Holders of this certification will be eligible to proceed to the next stage of the Core stream and take Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, or Test Management Advanced Level certifications. They may also choose to follow the Agile or Specialist streams to develop specific skills.