Course Overview
In today’s fast-paced Agile software development environment, ensuring high-quality software requires skilled professionals who understand Agile Testing principles, methodologies, and best practices. The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CT-AT) certification provides a solid foundation for test professionals working in Agile teams, equipping them with the skills necessary to apply testing strategies in Agile projects.
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Course Highlights
- Official ISTQB Agile Tester certification
- 2-day instructor-led training (9an to 5pm)
- Delivered by experienced Agile testing practitioner
- Practical, group-based exercises
- Learn techniques such as TDD, BDD, exploratory testing
- Understand Agile test roles, methods, and ceremonies
- Suitable for testers, Scrum Masters, and developers
- Fully accredited, exam fee included
Why You Should Attend
- Gain a deeper understanding of Agile principles and how testing fits in
- Be equipped to contribute more effectively to Agile teams
- Learn skills that improve team communication, testing efficiency, and product quality
- Add a recognised qualification to your CV to boost career opportunities
- Get practical knowledge you can use immediately in real projects
- Be prepared to pass the ISTQB Agile Tester certification exam
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Testers who already hold the ISTQB Foundation Certificate (CTFL)
- Test professionals moving into Agile projects
- Scrum Masters and Product Owners wanting to understand testing
- Developers and Business Analysts working closely with testers
- Anyone involved in Agile software delivery wanting to formalise their knowledge
Watch Our Agile Tester Webinar
Want to learn more before enrolling? Our expert-led ISTQB Agile Tester Webinar offers valuable insights into the course content, exam structure, and real-world Agile testing practices. Click here to watch our webinar here
About ISTQB and the Certified Tester Scheme
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is a globally recognised body that defines professional certifications for software testers.
The Certified Tester scheme is the most widely adopted qualification program for software testing professionals. It consists of Foundation, Advanced, and Specialist levels.
The Agile Tester (CTFL‑AT) is a specialist extension to the Foundation Level, specifically designed to address the need for Agile-compatible testing practices. It is internationally recognised and trusted by employers worldwide.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the ISTQ Agile Foundation Extension qualification are that the candidate must hold the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing (CTFL).
Note that it is recommended that you attend an accredited training course run by an accredited training provider, as the overall exam pass rates are notably higher for candidates attending such courses.
ISTQB Agile Tester Exam
To qualify as an internationally-recognised Certified Foundation Agile Extension Level Tester and be issued with an ISTQB® Agile Foundation Extension Level Certificate, delegates must successfully pass the exam administered by the relevant National Board or Examination Provider.
The exam will be taken on the afternoon of the last day of the course.
- The examination consists of a one-hour exam with 40 multiple choice questions.
- It will be a ‘closed book’ examination i.e. no notes or books will be allowed into the examination room.
- Duration of 60 minutes (or 75 minutes for candidates taking examinations that are not in their native language). The pass mark is 65% (26 out of 40).
- Exam is included in the price
Next steps
Once you’ve earned your Agile Tester certification, you can deepen your knowledge or specialise in areas aligned with your career goals.
Here are the recommended next courses:
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst
Who it’s for: Functional testers who want to improve analysis, design, and execution of test cases.
Why take it: Builds on Agile knowledge and adds deeper test design techniques and analytical skills.
ISTQB Agile Technical Tester
Who it’s for: Testers working closely with DevOps, automation, or development teams.
Why take it: Expands your Agile certification into technical areas like CI/CD, test automation, and performance testing.
ISTQB Test Automation Engineer
Who it’s for: Those involved in test automation frameworks, tools, and strategies.
Why take it: Gain expertise in designing and maintaining automated test architectures.
ISTQB Security Tester
Who it’s for: Testers working in high-security environments or with compliance requirements.
Why take it: Learn how to plan, execute, and analyse security testing in Agile or traditional teams.
ISTQB Mobile Application Testing
Who it’s for: Testers focusing on mobile platforms and user experience.
Why take it: Understand mobile-specific testing techniques, devices, environments, and quality considerations.
Learning Objectives
After successfully completing the course and passing the exam, delegates should be able to demonstrate the following business-based outcomes:
- 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.
In general, a Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester is expected to have acquired the necessary skills to working effectively within an Agile team and environment.
In addition, Foundation level Agile Testers should be able to demonstrate their skills in the following areas once they have completed the course and passed the exam:
- The Fundamentals of Agile Software Development
- The different agile approaches
- The Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
- Testing in Agile Projects
- Roles and skills of a tester in Agile Projects
- Agile testing techniques and methods
- Assess product quality risks within an Agile project
- Estimate testing effort based on iteration content and quality risks
- Tools in Agile Projects
Luke Amis | Test Manager | Eurostar –
Great course but somewhat challanging working through the course material, jumping around to find questions. Some of the example questions were not clear.
Qasim Mahood | QA Engineer | Moneybox –
Great course – it was interesting with good learning materials. Trainer was great, engaging, fun and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend
Susana Maria dos Santos Leitao Rebelo Marinho | Business Tester | Siemens –
Good training, maybe more scheme in the power points instead of only text.
Marlon Manuel | Principle Consultant | Sogeti –
Good course to explain the fundamentals of Agile Testing
Anthony Gelsthorpe | Test Manager | Sogeti –
A long time since I completed the Foundation course, however John made the course interesting and tried to involve all attendees, in what is probably a challenging way of delivering the training.
There was a lot to take in, however the learnings throughout the two days were constantly checked with everyone so that nobody was left behind.
I would thoroughly recommend the course.
Prabhu Raman | Managing Cnsultant | Capgemini –
Excellent Coach and very detailed in his explanations.
Stewart Rendall | Test Engineer | Civil Service –
Excellent
Paul Emmett | Software Tester | JBA Consulting –
I have enjoyed these two days with John and all those taking the course, the pacing has been good and this has translated well to my understanding of the theory. Thanks John!
Zoe Dodds | Test Analyst | OVO Energy –
Very informative and the trainer explained the reasoning behind everything.
Glemis Olifant | Test Specialist | Quilter –
Good quality delivery, could possibly cater the material more to centred around passing the exam.
Peter Wallace | | Quilter –
Good course, I went in as a relative novice and felt I gained a greater understanding by the end.
DASARADHA AMARADHI | AUTOMATION ENGINEER | QUILTER FINANCIAL PLANNING –
Very good and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the course with out wasting time including example questions and explanation by Rosie.
Olajide Salau | Test Specialist | Quilter –
Very well delivered and explanatory. Rosie is patient and take time to explain and help everyone
Trevor Holding | Test Specialist | Quilter –
Some of the test questions could be better written
Natalie Dennison| Test Analyst| Euroclear –
Very good sold at the correct level
Andrew Cummins| QA Test Automation Engineer| TotalMobile –
Great insight into agile thinking as a tester. Definitely principles and was workings i will carry into my current and future roles
Nicolas Joannou| Test Analyst| Wunderman Thompson Commerce –
Very well delivered with good retention and inclusion of participants. As mentioned with previous feedback, would prefer more mapping to the Learning Objectives. When going through the course, a quick ‘this is a K1’ would be useful.
Kathryn Harris| Tester| Totalmobile –
Angelina’s delivery of the course has been great and confidence boosting, course content all very relevant to me
Lyndon Russell Hepworth| Data Modelling Engineer| Rolls-Royce Submarines –
The online experience will never be as good as a face to face training but John kept my interest going throughout the course and the use of whiteboard and presentation slides greatly assisted my learning.
Yolanda Navarrete| Tester| –
Well explained with a lot of examples and easy to follow.