Gain an advantage and learn about the required agile test activities, roles, methods, and methodologies specific to your role. The ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Foundation Level Certification is for ICT&SS Professionals working within Agile environments or if you are planning to start implementing Agile methods. Programme Objectives
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
Key Takeaways
At the end of this programme, you will 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
Who Should Attend
Please refer to the job roles section.
Any ICT&SS Professionals interested in Software Testing and/or Agile or in a Tester, Test Analyst, Test Engineer, Test Consultant, Test Manager, User Acceptance Tester or Software Developer role.
There are no prerequisites to attending the programme only for education and knowledge purposes.
What To Bring
Please bring a device to access the following applications:
Zoom (zoom.us) as the programme participation platform
PDF reader for any documents provided
Programme Structure
This programme is delivered via Virtual Instructor-Led Training, covering the following topics:
Agile Software Development
The Fundamentals of Agile Software Development
Basic concept of Agile software development based on the Agile Manifesto
Advantages of the whole-team approach
Benefits of early and frequent feedback
Aspects of Agile Approaches
Agile software development approaches
User stories in collaboration with developers and business representatives
Use of retrospectives as a mechanism for process improvement in Agile projects
Use and purpose of continuous integration
Differences between iteration and release planning
Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices and Processes
The Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
Differences between testing activities in Agile projects and non-Agile projects
Integration of development and testing activities in Agile projects
Role of independent testing in Agile projects
Status of Testing in Agile Projects
Tools and techniques used to communicate the test status, test progress and product quality in an Agile project
Process of evolving tests across multiple iterations and explain why test automation is important to manage regression risk in Agile projects
Role and Skills of a Tester in an Agile Team
Skills (people, domain, and testing) of a tester in an Agile team
Role of a tester within an Agile team
Agile Testing Methods, Techniques and Tools
Agile Testing Methods
Concepts of test-driven development, acceptance test-driven development, and behavior-driven development
Concepts of test pyramid
Testing quadrants and their relationships with testing levels and testing types
Role of a tester in a Scrum team
Assessing Quality Risks and Estimating Test Effort
Assess quality risks within an Agile project
Estimate testing effort based on iteration content and quality risks
Techniques in Agile Projects
Information for supporting testing activities
Define testable acceptance criteria
Acceptance test-driven development test cases
Test cases using black box test design techniques for both functional and non-functional behavior
Exploratory testing to support an Agile project
Tools in Agile Projects
Tools available to testers according to their purpose and to activities in Agile project
Training and Exam Duration
Training: 2 days The programme material shall be issued on the first day of the course during registration.
Exam: 60 minutes duration
Exam Pattern
The ISTQB Agile Tester Extension Foundation Level Certification exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions that total to 40 marks.
The exam is closed-book, i.e. no materials are allowed to be used. The candidate must achieve at least 65% (26 out of 40) of the total score possible.
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Fees
Full Fee
Full programme fee
S$660
9% GST on nett programme fee
S$59.40
Total nett programme fee payable, including GST
S$719.40
With effect from 1 Jan 2024
NOTE This programme does not include the certification exam. If you are interested to take the certification exam after completing this programme, please email vishal@processworksgroup.com.
