Foundation Level Agile Tester

Audience

Agile testing is a relatively new approach to software testing that follows 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. There is a lot of confusion concerning agile testing – which means there’s an educational opportunity as well. The Agile Tester will give the tester the knowledge to be part of agile testing teams and achieve high performance.

What are the entry criteria?

To be eligible to undertake the Agile Tester Foundation certification exam, candidates must first hold the ISTQB®® Foundation Certificate.

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Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester

Audience

Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester qualification is aimed at people who have already achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in technical testing aspects in an agile context. The modules offered at the Advanced Level cover a wide range of testing topics.

What are the entry criteria?

To receive Advanced Level certification in the module “Agile Technical Tester”, candidates must hold a valid Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and a valid Certified Center Foundation Level Extension Agile Tester certificate. Refer to the relevant Exam Board to determine the specific practical experience criteria.

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Foundation Level 2018

The Foundation Level syllabus forms the basis of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®®) Certified Tester Scheme. ISTQB®® Foundation Level is relevant across software delivery practices including Waterfall, Agile, DevOps and Continuous Delivery. The 2018 Foundation Level qualification is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing including people in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers. It is also appropriate for individuals who need a basic understanding of software testing including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors and management consultants.

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Advanced Level Test Manager

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Advanced Level Test Analyst

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Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst

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Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer

The Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer qualification is aimed at people who have already achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in automation testing. The modules offered at the Advanced Level cover a wide range of testing topics.

What are the entry criteria?

To get the Advanced Level certification, candidates must hold the Foundation Certificate and have sufficient practical experience.

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Advanced Level Security Tester

The Advanced Level Security Tester qualification is aimed at people who have already achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in security testing. The modules offered at the Advanced Level cover a wide range of testing topics.

What are the entry criteria?

To receive Advanced Level certification in the module “Security Tester”, candidates must hold a valid Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience to be certified at Advanced Level, which should be not less than 3 (three) years of relevant academic, practical, or consulting experience. Refer to the relevant Exam Board to determine the specific practical experience criteria.

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Foundation Level Model-Based Tester

Model-based testing is an innovative test approach to improve effectivity and efficiency of the test process. A model-based tester on a project uses models to drive test analysis and design, and keeps advantage of the models for other testing activities such as test implementation and reporting.

What are the entry criteria?

To be eligible to undertake the Model-Based Tester Foundation certification exam, candidates must first hold the ISTQB®® Foundation Certificate.

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Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester

The Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester qualification is aimed at people who have already achieved a Foundation point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in Automotive Software Testing.

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Foundation Level Usability Testing

The Foundation Level Usability Testing qualification is aimed at people who have already achieved a Foundation point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in Usability Testing.

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Foundation Level Mobile Application Testing

The Foundation Level Mobile Application Testing qualification is aimed at people who have already achieved a Foundation point in their careers in software testing and wish to develop further their expertise in Mobile Application Testing.

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Foundation Level Performance Testing

The Foundation Level Performance Testing qualification is aimed at people who already hold the Software Testing Foundation and wish to develop further their expertise in Performance Testing.

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Foundation Level Acceptance Testing

This acceptance testing qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software acceptance testing activities. This includes people in roles such as product owners, business analysts, testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. The focus of the syllabus is on the concepts, methods and practices of collaboration between product owners / business analysts and testers in acceptance testing.

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No.	Certification	Syllabus
1	Foundation Level v4.0 [NEW!]
2	Foundation Level 2018
3	Advanced Level Test Manager
4	Advanced Level Test Analyst
5	Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst
6	Foundation Level Agile Tester
7	Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester
8	Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
9	Advanced Level Security Tester
10	Foundation Level Model-Based Tester
11	Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester
12	Foundation Level Usability Testing
13	Foundation Level Mobile Application Testing
14	Foundation Level Performance Testing
15	Foundation Level Acceptance Testing

No.	Certification	Sample Exam Questions	Sample Exam Answers
1	Foundation Level 2018
2	Advanced Level Test Manager
3	Advanced Level Test Analyst
4	Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst
5	Foundation Level Agile Tester
6	Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester
7	Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
8	Advanced Level Security Tester
9	Foundation Level Model-Based Tester
10	Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester
11	Foundation Level Usability Testing
12	Foundation Level Mobile Application Testing
13	Foundation Level Performance Testing
14	Foundation Level Acceptance Testing

No.	Description	Glossary
1	Glossary of Software Testing Terms Version 3.1
2	Glossary of Mobile Software Testing Terms
3	Glossary of Performance Testing Terms
4	Glossary of Software Testing Terms Release Notes Version 3.2
5	Glossary of Software Testing Terms Release Candidate Terms Version 3.2