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Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

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Course overview

The ISTQB Advanced Agile Technical Tester course builds on Foundation Level knowledge, enabling you to perform the Agile Technical Tester role effectively. This accredited course provides a globally recognised certification in advanced Agile technical testing techniques. 

Deepen your Agile testing expertise with the Advanced Agile Technical Tester course

Learn Agile techniques to ensure quality, define testable requirements, implement testing approaches, support automation, facilitate integration, analyse user stories, apply TDD and BDD, use service virtualisation, and conduct effective code reviews. 

Learning objectives
  • Use Agile techniques to ensure test coverage and quality assurance 
  • Define and evaluate testable requirements within Agile teams  
  • Create and implement testing approaches using Agile-specific techniques 
  • Support test automation and develop efficient automated test scripts 
  • Facilitate continuous integration, delivery, and deployment within Agile environments 
  • Analyse user stories to create acceptance criteria and test charters 
  • Apply TDD, BDD, and acceptance test-driven development for projects 
  • Understand and leverage service virtualisation concepts to improve Agile testing 
  • Collaborate effectively within teams using clear communication and information-sharing 
  • Perform code reviews to identify defects and address technical debt 

What you'll learn

Develop advanced Agile testing skills to deliver quality software efficiently. Topics include TDD, BDD, test automation, and Agile collaboration. Gain the confidence to handle complex testing scenarios in dynamic Agile environments. 

Agile testing techniques

Master advanced Agile testing techniques that ensure high software quality by fostering adaptability and collaboration. Learn structured approaches to address challenges in dynamic environments while delivering consistent, reliable project outcomes. 

Test-driven development (TDD)

Learn how test-driven development (TDD) ensures robust software by creating tests first. This method improves code quality, identifies issues early, and keeps development aligned with project goals and requirements. 

Behaviour-driven development (BDD)

Explore behaviour-driven development (BDD) to prioritise user behaviour and expectations. Collaborate with stakeholders to create meaningful test scenarios, ensuring software meets business objectives and delivers value to users. 

Test automation

Discover how to streamline Agile workflows by automating repetitive testing tasks. Learn practical tools and strategies to enhance efficiency, minimise errors, and save valuable time in dynamic, fast-paced development environments. 

Continuous integration

Understand continuous integration (CI) to improve software workflows. Learn to automate testing, reduce integration risks, and enhance collaboration, enabling faster feedback and higher-quality software delivery in Agile environments.  

What's included
  • Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester accredited training 
  • Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester exam 
  • All accompanying course material 

FAQs

The ISTQB Advanced Agile Technical Tester certification programme designed to enhance Agile testing skills and support testers in advanced technical roles. 

What topics are included in the ISTQB Advanced Agile Technical Tester syllabus?

The ISTQB Advanced Agile Technical Tester syllabus covers Agile techniques, defining testable requirements, creating Agile test approaches, test automation, continuous integration, service virtualisation, and effective communication within Agile teams. 

It also includes analysing user stories using requirements engineering, applying TDD, BDD, and ATDD methodologies, and addressing the challenges of test automation in Agile projects. 

Why should I take this course?

This course will enhance your Agile testing skills, providing advanced techniques such as acceptance test-driven development (ATDD), continuous integration, service virtualisation, and effective requirements engineering. It boosts your career prospects, helps ensure software quality, and equips you to excel in Agile environments. 

What are the exam prerequisites?

To receive the Advanced Level certification in the module ‘Agile Technical Test Analyst’, you must hold a valid Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and Certified Agile Foundation Extension certificate. 

How do I book my exam?

You’ll receive a Pearson VUE exam voucher to book your exam at a convenient time and location. There are Pearson VUE centres worldwide, and you’ll be able to choose the closest testing centre to you. Ensure to take the test before the voucher’s expiration date and take your photo ID on the day. If the exam is not in your native language, you’ll have an extra 23 minutes, bringing the total time to 113 minutes. 

What are the career opportunities in this field?

This course will open pathways to roles such as Agile tester, test engineer, test automation specialist, and quality assurance consultant. It also supports progression to leadership roles like test manager or Agile project lead. 

What our customers say

“The training delivered by ILX has helped enhance our engineers’ knowledge, which they can take forward with them into their day-to-day work to provide a better service for our customers.” 

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