How do I obtain the ISTQB® certification?

To be certified you must pass the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester exam.

You can prepare for the exam by attending an accredited training course for ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester; participants will have relevant content and topics clearly explained and taught to them. The course will help you to understand the syllabus with the guidance of a trainer and give you understanding and knowledge of foundation level agile testing. The syllabus covers important topics in the field of software testing, starting with the basics of agile software development through to the aspects of agile approaches.

The exam is available on Pearson Vue for anyone wishing to self-study.

You can also test your knowledge without obligation and free of charge before taking the exam by our online mock exam.

What are the entry requirements?

In order to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester exam you will need to hold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification. Programming knowledge is an advantage.

How does this certification benefit me?

With the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester certification:

• You will have an independent, internationally recognised certification as proof of expertise in the field of software testing and agile software development.
• You will learn about agile working methods and processes.
• You will understand how to work in agile teams and support the team with your knowledge in the field of software testing.

Who is this certification for?

This certification is aimed at anyone interested in the topic of software testing. It is particularly suitable for:

• Software testers
• Test analysts, test developers, test managers
• Software developers
• Managers who want to develop a deeper understanding of the work of their team
• The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester certification is relevant for all fields, e.g. in the automotive industry, in the finance sector, in medical technology, telecommunications, the public sector, and many more.

What other certifications can you recommend?

Other ISTQB® certifications that may be of interest:

ISTQB® Specialist Certifications:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - AI Testing (CT-AI) 
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Game Testing (CT-GaMe)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Model-Based Testing (CT-MBT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Performance Testing (CT-PT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Security Tester (CT-SEC)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Usability Testing (CT-UT)

ISTQB® Agile Certifications: 

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)
• ISTQB Agile Test Leadership at Scale

ISTQB® Advanced Level:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (CTAL-TA)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (CTAL-TM)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)

ISTQB® Expert Level:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level - Assessing the Test Process (CTEL-ITP-ATP)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level - Implementing Test Process Improvements (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM) 
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Managing the Test Team (CTEL-TM-MTT)

If you are seeking to extend your knowledge of test automation, we recommend:  

• A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation
• A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium

If you need to be able to gather requirements then you could consider IREB Requirements Engineering - Foundation Level (CPRE-FL)