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Exam Information
Official specifications published by ISTQB
Exam Format
60 min
40
26
Foundation
Registration
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Validity
lifetime
Not required - certification does not expire
CTFL-AT Exam Topics and Domains
CTFL-AT is organized into 3 weighted domains.
1
Agile Software Development
20%
The Fundamentals of Agile Software Development
Agile Software Development and the Agile ManifestoWhole-Team ApproachEarly and Frequent Feedback
Aspects of Agile Approaches
Agile Software Development ApproachesCollaborative User Story CreationRetrospectivesContinuous IntegrationRelease and Iteration Planning
2
Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes
30%
The Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
Testing and Development ActivitiesProject Work ProductsTest LevelsTesting and Configuration ManagementOrganizational Options for Independent Testing
Status of Testing in Agile Projects
Communicating Test Status, Progress, and Product QualityManaging Regression Risk with Evolving Manual and Automated Test Cases
Role and Skills of a Tester in an Agile Team
Agile Tester SkillsThe Role of a Tester in an Agile Team
3
Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools
50%
Agile Testing Methods
Test-Driven Development, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, and Behavior-Driven DevelopmentThe Test PyramidTesting Quadrants, Test Levels, and Testing TypesThe Role of a Tester
Assessing Quality Risks and Estimating Test Effort
Assessing Quality Risks in Agile ProjectsEstimating Testing Effort Based on Content and Risk
Techniques in Agile Projects
Acceptance Criteria, Adequate Coverage, and Other Information for TestingApplying Acceptance Test-Driven DevelopmentFunctional and Non-Functional Black Box Test DesignExploratory Testing and Agile Testing
Tools in Agile Projects
Task Management and Tracking ToolsCommunication and Information Sharing ToolsSoftware Build and Distribution ToolsConfiguration Management ToolsTest Design, Implementation, and Execution ToolsCloud Computing and Virtualization Tools
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CTFL-AT earns the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Agile Tester certification. It sits in the Agile Testing track.
Current Level Exams
- CTFL-PT - Foundation Level Performance Testing
- CTFL-MAT - Foundation Level Mobile Application Testing
- CTFL-GT - Foundation Level Game Testing
- CTFL-AuT - Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester
Next Level Options
- CTAL-ATT - Certified Tester Advanced Level - Agile Technical TesterDirect progression in Agile testing track
- CTAL-ATLaS - Certified Tester Advanced Level - Agile Test Leadership at Scale Leadership focus in Agile testing
- CTAL-TA - Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test AnalystGeneral testing advancement
- CTAL-TTA - Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test AnalystTechnical testing focus
- CTAL-TM - Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test ManagerManagement track
Alternative Paths
- CTFL v4.0 - Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0Latest version includes Agile testing concepts integrated
- PSM I - Professional Scrum Master IComplementary Agile/Scrum certification
- CSM - Certified ScrumMasterAlternative Agile certification path
- PMI-ACP - PMI Agile Certified PractitionerComprehensive Agile practitioner certification
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2014-09-30
Updates
- AI in Testing
- DevOps/DevSecOps
- Cloud Testing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Software testers transitioning to Agile and Test analysts and test engineers in Agile teams.
Certification: ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL); Versions: v4.0 or earlier; Note: Must hold valid CTFL certification before taking CTFL-AT
- 6 months experience in Agile projects
- Understanding of Agile Manifesto and principles
- Familiarity with at least one Agile methodology (Scrum, XP, Kanban)