ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension

• Educational Background: Learners must hold the ISTQB Foundation Certification before attending the ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension Course. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.   

• Interest in Agile Methodologies: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in learning Agile Method for Software delivery and pursuing further project management qualifications. 

• Comprehensive Agile Testing Knowledge: Understand the principles, methodologies, and practices essential for effective testing within agile development frameworks. 

• Enhanced Collaboration Skills: Develop the ability to work seamlessly with agile teams, fostering communication between testers, developers, and stakeholders. 

• Adaptable Testing Techniques: Learn to tailor testing approaches to meet evolving project requirements and deliver value-driven, high-quality software solutions. 

• Practical Agile Implementation: Gain hands-on experience in applying agile testing techniques, ensuring alignment with agile principles and continuous project improvement. 

This course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their testing expertise in agile environments and excel in dynamic software development roles.

• Software Testers
• Quality Assurance Specialists
• Agile Team Members
• IT Project Managers
• Developers transitioning to Agile
• Business Analysts
• Scrum Masters 

Domain 1: Agile Software Development

Module 1: Fundamentals of Agile Software Development

• Agile Manifesto
• Whole Team Approach
• Early and Frequent Feedback

Module 2: Aspects of Agile Approaches

• Agile Software Development Approaches
• Collaborative User Story Creation
• Retrospectives
• Continuous Integration
• Release and Iteration Planning        

Domain 2: Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes

Module 3: Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches

• Introduction
• Testing and Development Activities
• Project Work Products
• Test Levels
• Testing and Configuration Management
• Organisational Options for Independent Testing

Module 4: Status of Testing in Agile

• Introduction
• Communicating Test Status, Progress, and Product Quality
• Managing Regression Risk with Evolving Manual and Automated Test Cases

Module 5: Role and Skill of a Tester in an Agile Team

• Agile Tester Skills
• Role of a Tester in an Agile Team

Domain 3: Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools

Module 6: Agile Testing Methods

• Introduction
• Test-Driven Development
• Acceptance Test-Driven Development
• Behaviour-Driven Development
• Test Pyramid
• Testing Quadrants
• Role of a Tester

Module 7: Assessing Quality Risks and Estimating Test Efforts

• Introduction
• Assessing Quality Risks in Agile Projects
• Estimating Testing Effort Based on Content and Risk

Module 8: Techniques in Agile Projects

• Introduction
• Acceptance Criteria, Adequate Coverage, and Other Information for Testing
• Applying Acceptance Test-Driven Development
• Test Techniques
• Functional and Non-Functional Black Box Test Design
• Exploratory Testing

Module 9: Tools in Agile Projects

• Introduction
• Task Management and Tracking Tools
• Communication and Information Sharing Tools
• Software Build and Distribution Tools
• Configuration Management Tools
• Test Design, Implementation, and Execution Tools
• Cloud Computing and Virtualisation Tools