After this training, you will be able to:
- Collaborate in cross-functional teams, 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 test planning
- Apply relevant Agile software development approaches and test techniques to ensure tests that provide adequate coverage
- Assist business stakeholders in defining understandable and testable user stories, scenarios, requirements and acceptance criteria, as appropriate
- Create and implement various Agile software development test approaches
- Support and contribute to test automation in an Agile software development project
- Work with and share information with other team members using effective communication styles and channels
- Take the ISTQB® exam
- Earn an internationally recognised certificate
An international standard in software testing
The International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB®) was established in November 2002 with the aim of creating and harmonising a global certification programme for software testing. Today, the ISTQB® certification scheme is widely recognised and adopted around the world. The ISTQB® testing certification programme consists of Foundation Level, Advanced Level and Expert Level.
This two-day accredited course prepares you for the ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Tester (CTAL‑AT) Version 2.0 exam and meets the requirements set by ISTQB®.
You will learn about Agile test strategy, whole-team collaboration, shift-left approaches, and contemporary Agile testing techniques and practices.
The training reflects the maturity of Agile software development, positions quality as a shared team responsibility, and enables testing professionals to provide fast, continuous feedback that supports business value delivery in modern Agile and DevOps contexts.
This training is intended for testing professionals and others involved in Agile software development.
The training is meant for:
- Test analysts
- Test engineers
- Software developers
- Business analysts
- Product owners
- Scrum Masters
- Quality managers
It is also suitable for individuals seeking to contribute to quality in Agile environments and who collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, apply modern Agile testing practices, support faster, higher-quality delivery and share ownership of quality across the Agile team.
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), v4.0 or previous versions, is a prerequisite for the CTAL‑AT certification.
Course outline
Agile testing context
- Agile software development principles and basic practices
- Quality as a shared team responsibility
- Agile and DevOps contexts
Agile test strategy and planning
- Agile test strategy
- Supporting the Agile team in test planning
- Whole-team collaboration and communication
User stories and acceptance criteria
- Understandable and testable user stories
- Scenarios, requirements and acceptance criteria
- Collaboration with business stakeholders
Agile testing techniques and practices
- Relevant Agile software development approaches
- Test techniques that provide adequate coverage
- Shift-left approaches and fast feedback
Test automation in Agile projects
- Contribution to test automation
- Information sharing within the team
- Practical application in Agile software development projects
Exam preparation
- Scenario-based multiple-choice exam
- Exam takes place on a separate day
- Certificate awarded at a score of 85% or higher
ICT Improve provides this training in-house and tailored to your specific situation and needs upon request.
Training information
- Location and dates: check the training calendar
- Schedule: 9:00 – 17:00 (two days)
- Includes coffee, tea, lunch and training material
- Three months free e-coaching
- Exam takes place on a separate day and consists of scenario-based multiple-choice questions
- The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), v4.0 or previous versions, is a prerequisite for the CTAL‑AT certification
For more information, please contact us at +31 (0)40 – 202 1803 or training@ict-improve.nl. ICT Improve also offers bespoke in-house training tailored to your specific requirements and needs upon request.
