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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.
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.
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
ISTQB Agile Tester Syllabus
FAQ’s
What is the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation Course?
The ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation Course is a specialised certification designed for testing professionals who wish to understand the fundamentals of Agile methodologies in software testing. It is tailored for testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, and anyone involved in Agile projects
Are there any pre-requisites for enrolling in the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation Course?
Yes, to enrol in the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation Course, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate. This ensures that all participants have a foundational understanding of software testing principles before advancing to Agile-specific practices
What topics are covered in the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation Course?
The course covers a range of topics essential for Agile testing, including the principles and practices of Agile software development, Agile testing methods and techniques, the role of the tester in an Agile team, and collaboration in cross-functional teams, among others.
How is the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation exam structured, and what is the passing score?
The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a 60-minute time limit. Candidates must achieve a grade of 65% or better to pass. Non-native English speakers may qualify for an extended-time exam, receiving 25% more time.
What are the benefits of becoming ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation certified?
Becoming certified demonstrates a professional’s knowledge and commitment to Agile testing principles and practices. It enhances their ability to work effectively within Agile teams, supports career advancement, and increases their marketability in the job market
What are the options for taking the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation exam?
The exam can be taken online from home or office, or physically at a testing centre. The choice depends on the candidate's preference and the options available from the chosen accredited exam provider
What certifications can I pursue after obtaining the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation certification?
After obtaining the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation certification, candidates can pursue further certifications in the Agile stream, such as Agile Technical Tester, or explore other areas of specialisation within the ISTQB certification scheme
Is it necessary to take a course before attempting the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation exam?
While it is not mandatory to take a course, many candidates find it helpful for quick preparation or as a way to ensure comprehensive coverage of the exam material. TSG Training offer various course formats including classroom, virtual, and e-learning
Can I take the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation exam from home using remote proctoring services?
Yes, candidates have the option to take the exam from home using remote proctoring services offered by TSG Training. This allows for flexibility and convenience, enabling candidates to choose the best time and setting for their exam
How can I register for the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation course and exam?
Decide on the Delivery Method: Begin by selecting your preferred mode of learning. You have the option to choose between virtual (online) courses or traditional, in-person classroom courses. Consider your learning preferences, schedule, and location to make the best decision for your needs.
Select the Exam Format: After deciding on your course delivery method, choose the format of the exam you wish to take.
The ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation exam is typically available in both online and paper-based formats. Your choice might depend on the availability, convenience, or your comfort with test-taking environments.
Complete the Payment: Once you have made your selections, proceed to payment. You can pay for the course and the examination fee using various methods, including credit card, bank transfer, or a purchase order. Ensure that you have all the necessary information and authorisation if using a purchase order or bank transfer.
142 reviews for ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)
Rated 5 out of 5
Dean Wilson| Test Engineer| HMRC –
Very informative course, generally easy to follow. The exercises and Bill’s explanations for them helped me to remember the material and lessons behind them better.
Rated 5 out of 5
Chris Laws| Software tester| Department for Education –
The course was very good and Angelina covered the course material in a clear and accessible way. Angelina was very open and friendly and encouraged a lot of discussion on each topic. She referred back to our work experience frequently and put the academic content into the real-world context.
Rated 5 out of 5
Joe Cull| UAT| VMLES –
As well as being informative and thorough, I found the course enjoyable in it’s interactive nature and Angelina was very accommodating, easy to understand and learn from.
The days went by quicker than expected.
Rated 5 out of 5
Magda Sofia Rasgado Mendes | Tester | Innowave –
ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension
Rated 5 out of 5
Filipe Nuno Carlos | Managing Partner | InnoWave –
Angelina was a great trainer. Providing clear answers and create a dynamic inside the team.
It was an interesting way to revisit concepts from foundation level and I was able to learn more about what Agile really concerns
Rated 5 out of 5
João Filipe Medalhas do Nascimento Morais | Lead Technical Tester | Innowave –
The course was very well structured. The trainer was clear when talking.
Rated 5 out of 5
Maria LÃdia Vieira Pinto Ferreira | Lead Functional Tester | Innowave –
Angelina explained all very well and with simpaty and energy
Rated 5 out of 5
Solange Fernandes Oliveira | Lead Functional Tester | Innowave –
It was great. The trainer is great, very clear on her words, cares about us to understand the topics. It was a really nice experience and I feel I learned a lot.
Rated 4 out of 5
Joao Morais | IT Consultant | Innowave –
Well prepared, and focused not only on the test but also on real life aplication
Rated 5 out of 5
Callum William Charles Reece | Test Analyst | Capgemini –
I found the course very informative & thought Rosie was very engaging with all of us. Lots of useful resources and documents given to us which I can re-use and review over in the future.
Rated 4 out of 5
Nicola Bracher | Test Analyst and UAT Coordinator | Close Brothers Asset Management –
Really informative course providing information in simple to follow slides. As the course was online it was sometimes hard to get fully engaged but John was always checking that we were OK with the subject we were covering before moving on and encouraged us to ask questions.
Rated 4 out of 5
Victoria Lawson | Training & Software QA Manager | TMD Ltd. –
Rosie Sheldon was a very friendly and engaging trainer. Explained the course material at a good pace. Lots of opportunity for delegate participation. Only criticism was that some of the TSG sample questions were ambiguously written and the numbering was wrong, so things got a bit confusing.
Rated 5 out of 5
Luke Davison | Product and Process Implementation Officer | NEBOSH –
I was worried about a zoom course, however Rosie did a great job in making the course very engaging.
Rated 5 out of 5
Iulia Olaru | Software Test Apprentice | IBM –
The course was excellent, Rosie explained everything in great detail and patiently answered all our questions. I appreciate that it was interactive and the mock exam questions were and will be very useful in revising for the exam. The only thing that I struggled a bit was the abundance of information that would come up on one slide, I find that if the information is shown bit by bit, I can understand it better. Overall I think the course had a good structure and I enjoyed the facilitator’s presentation style.
Rated 5 out of 5
Lauren Eddelbuttel | Test Manager | Aldi International Services –
I have completed an ISTQB course previously, and while I found the content interesting, I really struggled to stay engaged. Throughout the entire 2 days John was able to deliver the information in a way that has really ‘stuck’. It was a great balance between information delivery, and real world application.
I will be doing an additional ISTQB course this year and will be checking if John delivers the course. If so, I will be signing up again.
Rated 4 out of 5
Ali Guler | Software Test Engineer Apprentice | IBM –
I felt like the slides were the only part of the course that I struggled with, a lot of the time there were large amounts of information on the slides and it all came on to the slide at once with no order to the information sometimes. The speaking also did not match the amount of information on the screen sometimes which meant that while taking notes, the slides would change quite quickly.
Other than those I think the course was good, I think the questions in preparation for the exam were good and the mock exams will prove useful.
Rated 5 out of 5
Carlos Martin | Senior QA Analyst | Magnopus –
Covered the course content at a nice pace, made sure that we were engaged and if we had any questions.
Covered not only what were the correct answers, but why.
Had some issues with mismatched materials between what we were given and what John had, but he managed to sort it out as soon as we brought it to his attention.
Rated 5 out of 5
Rebecca West | Test Analyst | Think Project UK –
Very Relevant. Well structured with discussions around key points. I am taking away some useful actions for my scrum. Rosie is a good facilitator making us all feel inclusive & engaging with us. Relaxed atmosphere aided learning. My only point of recommendation would be to correct the Question/ answers in the mock exam as I found this confusing
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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. 
Dean Wilson| Test Engineer| HMRC –
Very informative course, generally easy to follow. The exercises and Bill’s explanations for them helped me to remember the material and lessons behind them better.
Chris Laws| Software tester| Department for Education –
The course was very good and Angelina covered the course material in a clear and accessible way. Angelina was very open and friendly and encouraged a lot of discussion on each topic. She referred back to our work experience frequently and put the academic content into the real-world context.
Joe Cull| UAT| VMLES –
As well as being informative and thorough, I found the course enjoyable in it’s interactive nature and Angelina was very accommodating, easy to understand and learn from.
The days went by quicker than expected.
Magda Sofia Rasgado Mendes | Tester | Innowave –
ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension
Filipe Nuno Carlos | Managing Partner | InnoWave –
Angelina was a great trainer. Providing clear answers and create a dynamic inside the team.
Joao Nuno Monteiro Palma | Project Manager | InnoWave –
Good
João Paulo Henriques Figueiredo | Technical Tester | InnoWave Technologies –
It was an interesting way to revisit concepts from foundation level and I was able to learn more about what Agile really concerns
João Filipe Medalhas do Nascimento Morais | Lead Technical Tester | Innowave –
The course was very well structured. The trainer was clear when talking.
Maria LÃdia Vieira Pinto Ferreira | Lead Functional Tester | Innowave –
Angelina explained all very well and with simpaty and energy
Solange Fernandes Oliveira | Lead Functional Tester | Innowave –
It was great. The trainer is great, very clear on her words, cares about us to understand the topics. It was a really nice experience and I feel I learned a lot.
Joao Morais | IT Consultant | Innowave –
Well prepared, and focused not only on the test but also on real life aplication
Callum William Charles Reece | Test Analyst | Capgemini –
I found the course very informative & thought Rosie was very engaging with all of us. Lots of useful resources and documents given to us which I can re-use and review over in the future.
Nicola Bracher | Test Analyst and UAT Coordinator | Close Brothers Asset Management –
Really informative course providing information in simple to follow slides. As the course was online it was sometimes hard to get fully engaged but John was always checking that we were OK with the subject we were covering before moving on and encouraged us to ask questions.
Victoria Lawson | Training & Software QA Manager | TMD Ltd. –
Rosie Sheldon was a very friendly and engaging trainer. Explained the course material at a good pace. Lots of opportunity for delegate participation. Only criticism was that some of the TSG sample questions were ambiguously written and the numbering was wrong, so things got a bit confusing.
Luke Davison | Product and Process Implementation Officer | NEBOSH –
I was worried about a zoom course, however Rosie did a great job in making the course very engaging.
Iulia Olaru | Software Test Apprentice | IBM –
The course was excellent, Rosie explained everything in great detail and patiently answered all our questions. I appreciate that it was interactive and the mock exam questions were and will be very useful in revising for the exam. The only thing that I struggled a bit was the abundance of information that would come up on one slide, I find that if the information is shown bit by bit, I can understand it better. Overall I think the course had a good structure and I enjoyed the facilitator’s presentation style.
Lauren Eddelbuttel | Test Manager | Aldi International Services –
I have completed an ISTQB course previously, and while I found the content interesting, I really struggled to stay engaged. Throughout the entire 2 days John was able to deliver the information in a way that has really ‘stuck’. It was a great balance between information delivery, and real world application.
I will be doing an additional ISTQB course this year and will be checking if John delivers the course. If so, I will be signing up again.
Ali Guler | Software Test Engineer Apprentice | IBM –
I felt like the slides were the only part of the course that I struggled with, a lot of the time there were large amounts of information on the slides and it all came on to the slide at once with no order to the information sometimes. The speaking also did not match the amount of information on the screen sometimes which meant that while taking notes, the slides would change quite quickly.
Other than those I think the course was good, I think the questions in preparation for the exam were good and the mock exams will prove useful.
Carlos Martin | Senior QA Analyst | Magnopus –
Covered the course content at a nice pace, made sure that we were engaged and if we had any questions.
Covered not only what were the correct answers, but why.
Had some issues with mismatched materials between what we were given and what John had, but he managed to sort it out as soon as we brought it to his attention.
Rebecca West | Test Analyst | Think Project UK –
Very Relevant. Well structured with discussions around key points. I am taking away some useful actions for my scrum. Rosie is a good facilitator making us all feel inclusive & engaging with us. Relaxed atmosphere aided learning. My only point of recommendation would be to correct the Question/ answers in the mock exam as I found this confusing