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Combined ISTQB Foundation and Agile Extension

The combined ISTQB Foundation & Agile Tester Extension 5 day course covers the fundamentals of software testing, providing delegates with the necessary foundations for a career as a software testing professional and the last two days includes a high proportion of hands-on practical team-based activities to allow candidates to get a true feel for how agile projects work in the real world. 

The first three days is an intensive tutor-led course and includes exam preparation, revision and the ISTQB Foundation in software testing examination is taken on the afternoon of the third day. It is fully-accredited by UKTB on behalf of ISTQB and has been rated SFIAplus level 3 by the BCS. The last two days of this course include lectures, exercises and practical work and includes a high proportion of hands-on practical team-based activities to allow candidates to get a true feel for how agile projects work in the real world. The last two days have been rated at SFIAplus level 4 by the BCS. The ISTQB Agile Tester Extension exam can be taken on line at any Pearson Vue Centre, for which a voucher will be provided following completion of the training course. After successfully completing the course and passing the exams, delegates should be able to:  

  • Use a common language for efficient and effective communication with other testers and project stakeholders.  
  • Understand established testing concepts, the fundamental test process, test approaches, and principles to support test objectives. 
  • Design and prioritize tests by using established techniques. 
  • Analyse both functional and non-functional specifications (such as performance and usability) at all test levels for systems with low to medium levels of complexity.  
  • Execute tests according to agreed test plans and analyse and report on the results of tests.  
  • Write clear and understandable incident reports.  
  • Effectively participate in reviews of small to medium-sized projects.  
  • Be familiar with different types of testing tools and their uses; and assist in the tool selection and implementation process.  
  • Delegates should be able to collaborate in an agile team, being familiar with agile principles and practices.  
  • Adapt existing testing experience, knowledge, and best practices, and apply relevant test methods and techniques; Help business stakeholders define understandable and testable user stories and acceptance criteria. 

Delivery Format

  • Public Classroom

    Traditional Classroom Learning

  • Virtual Learning

    Learning that is virtual

8 courses found

    • Delivery Format: Public Classroom
    • Date 13-17 May, 2024
    • Location: Virtual Training Centre

    £1,900.00

    • Delivery Format: Public Classroom
    • Date 20-24 May, 2024
    • Location: London

    £2,200.00

    • Delivery Format: Public Classroom
    • Date 17-21 June, 2024
    • Location: Virtual Training Centre

    £1,900.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 15-19 July, 2024
    • Location: Virtual

    £1,900.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 12-16 August, 2024
    • Location: Virtual

    £1,900.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 16-20 September, 2024
    • Location: Virtual

    £1,900.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 25-29 November, 2024
    • Location: Virtual

    £1,900.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date 09-13 December, 2024
    • Location: Virtual

    £1,900.00

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