ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)

Agile testing brings many advantages to software product development improving build quality into the product at an early stage and giving greater scope for flexibility. The ISTQB® Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) certification provides the key testing skills necessary to successfully contribute to an Agile project. CTFL-AT covers agile testing in alignment with the principles of agile software development as outlined in the Agile Manifesto. A tester on an Agile project will work differently than one working on a traditional project. Testers must understand the values and principles that underpin Agile projects, and how testers are an integral part of a whole-team approach together with developers and business representatives. A candidate who has achieved the Foundation Level Agile Tester certification should be able to: • 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