Certified agile testers should be able to demonstrate their skills in the following areas:

• 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

In general, a Certified Agile Tester is expected to have acquired the necessary skills to work effectively within an Agile team and environment. An Agile Tester can:

• 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.

Course Outline

• Agile Software Development
• The Fundamentals of Agile Software Development
• Aspects of Agile Approaches
• Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes
• The Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
• Status of Testing in Agile Projects
• Role and Skills of a Tester in an Agile Team
• Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools
• Agile Testing Methods
• Assessing Quality Risks and Estimating Test Effort
• Techniques in Agile Projects
• Tools in Agile Projects

This course was accredited by the ISTQB. This course follows the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester Syllabus.

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Certification Exam

The Agile Tester Certification exam is comprised of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a pass mark grade of 65% to be completed within 60 minutes.

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