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
Next steps in your testing career
Achieving this certification allows you to advance within the Agile stream and pursue the Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT) qualification.
Watch our latest 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.
Exam
To qualify as an internationally-recognised ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile 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
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
Scott Lush| Test Engineer| Quilter –
Well run, but felt it would have been useful to spend more time on the exam questions and learning just the theory of the course rather than trying to relate it back to current working practices.
Ben Poore| Test Specialist| Quilter –
The course was planned well to deliver the material in a logical and easy to understand format. I have left the course confident that I will be able to pass my exam.
Wayne John | System Test Engineer | EKM Global –
The course was very well-delivered, and the trainer was very knowledgeable and friendly. The content, pace and level of interactivity felt like it was at the right level. Overall, highly recommended.
Jonathan Hardman | Quality Assurance Test Analyst | Principality Building Society –
Angelina is a fantastic trainer and is very good at engaging students in the lessons. Although the course seemed more up to date than the foundation, some parts seemed misleading. e.g. rules on whether QAs or Developers should be maintaining unit tests
Aparna Pawargi | Consultant | Sogeti –
It was quite interactive and helped me understand Agile processes.
Ian Smith | QA Analyst | Principality –
Trainer was great, really energetic and knows their stuff!
Material itself does seem a bit outdated with not working from home etc
Still find it hard to understand some of the multiple choice and difficultly worded questions
Darren Horton | Testing Manager | Trakcel –
Very informative, enjoyed being able to discuss freely and really enjoyed the course.
James Anderson|QA Tester Apprentice|Invotra LTD –
The course was very informative and helped me increase my knowledge in relation to Agile development cycles.
Gaurav Prabhu|Test Manager|Sogeti UK –
Excellent course with great examples
Paul Incles|Service Operations Analyst|Rail Delivery Group –
A little too much talking about real world as opposed to sticking purely to the syllabus
Gayathiri Mani|Principal Consultant|Sogeti –
I have gone through 2 days of online course. I really liked the course syllabus and the order they covered both Day1 and Day2. Liked the exam questions we take in between the courses. Would like to have more sample questions and answers, which will help us more, in terms of clearing the exam.
Velan Chinnaiah|Test Consultant|Sogeti UK –
Training content is good and Rosie did impart the training effectively. _x000D_
She did clear all the doubts we had. _x000D_
This has increased my confidence in taking the exam. _x000D_
Thank you Rosie.
Avanish Vaghela|QA Lead|MetadataWorks –
Excellent course. Very informative, interactive and fun. Really enjoyed the learning from Angelina.
Alannah Russell|Acceptance Test Analyst|SSE OVO –
Angelina is very knowledgeable and had expertise in all areas. Angelina engaged everyone at all times which kept everyone interested, I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone here.
Jermaine Amani|Test Consultant|Sogeti –
Well paced and very informative.
Srimaye Nallamsetty|Test Engineer|Trakcel –
Course was really fun and interactive with an open discussion which helps in real world
Jonathan pitt|Managing Consultant ( Test Manager )|Sogeti –
Found it interesting and informative and useful to help support future projects I work on
Marco Venzelaar|Managing Consultant & Lead Technologist|Sogeti –
Well delivered, clear and precise. I would like to have instead of the answer sheet to have instead a duplicate of the question sheet with EACH answer why it is wrong or right_x000D_
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A.) Answer text A_x000D_
WRONG: this is the reason_x000D_
B.) Answer text B_x000D_
WRONG: this is another reason_x000D_
C.) Answer text C_x000D_
RIGHT: Short description why this is right with link to the syllabus section_x000D_
D.) Answer text D_x000D_
WRONG: this is the reason_x000D_
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This was done in an Harvard Online Business Exam and this is very helpful.
Tânia Charneca|Senior QA & Support Analyst|Akerolabs –
It was very engaging, the trainer can keep everyone interested and engaged. Really recommend!
saleem alrashdi|expert|CITC –
good course