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.

• 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

The Foundation Level Agile Tester certification is designed for professionals who are working within Agile environments. It is also for professionals who are planning to start implementing Agile methods in the near future or are working within organizations that plan to do so.

To gain this certification, a candidate must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate (Version 4 or earlier). However, since Agile testing specificities are addressed in CTFL Syllabus version 4, it does not appear to be useful for a candidate to take the AT exam if he/she is CTFL 4 certified.

With the ISTQB Certified Tester Scheme, testing professionals at all stages of their careers can benefit from the breadth and depth of knowledge offered, with the opportunity to pursue higher-level software testing qualifications such as the Core Advanced Levels, Specialist, and Expert Level certifications.

• Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)