The ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension Certification course extends the broad understanding of testing acquired at Foundation Level and covers those topics which are considered to be essential knowledge for a test professional working on agile projects.
This intensive two-day tutor-led course contains lectures, exercises and practical work and includes a high proportion of hands-on practical team-based activities to allow candidates to get a true feel for how agile projects work in the real world. This course has been rated at SFIAplus level 4.
ISTQB Agile Tester
There are three chapters with examinable content. The top-level heading for each chapter specifies the time for the chapter; timing is not provided below chapter level. The syllabus is distributed across the three chapters as follows:
- Chapter 1: 150 minutes Agile Software Development
- Chapter 2: 105 minutes Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes
- Chapter 3: 480 minutes Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools
After successfully completing the course and passing the exam, delegates should be able to demonstrate the following business-based outcomes:
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 entry requirements for the ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension qualification are that the candidate must hold the ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing.
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.
The Agile Tester Foundation level course is suitable for those who are, or expect to be, working on agile projects. It is aimed at those who seek a practical application of the core software testing material covered at ISTQB Foundation level to agile projects.
This course is also appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of agile development that specifically contains coverage of the options for including software testing as an integrated part of the agile development approach. This includes Scrum Masters, project managers, release managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts and management consultants.
NOK 15.500
