ISTQB Foundation Certified Tester Agile Tester

The ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) certification equips testers with essential skills to effectively contribute to Agile projects. It emphasizes the unique testing approaches required in Agile environments, aligning with the principles outlined in the Agile Manifesto. Testers must grasp the values and principles of Agile methodologies, recognizing their collaborative role alongside developers and business stakeholders in a team-oriented framework. This certification prepares individuals to adapt to the dynamic nature of Agile projects, fostering a comprehensive understanding of testing within this context.

About the Course:

The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) course is designed for professionals aiming to master agile testing principles and practices. It comprises five modules that cover the syllabus overview, fundamentals of Agile software development, contrasts between traditional and agile testing, in-depth agile testing methods, and essential references. By completing this course, learners gain the necessary skills to effectively participate in agile projects, enhancing their testing expertise and contributing to their team’s overall success.

What will you learn:

  • Agile principles and their impact on testing.
  • Differences between traditional and agile testing.
  • Tester roles within agile teams.
  • Key agile methods like Scrum and Kanban.
  • Quality risk assessment and effort estimation.
  • Testing techniques: TDD and exploratory testing.
  • Agile testing tools and standards.
  • Understanding agile terminology.

Certification Objectives:

  • 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

 

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