ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

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Course overview

Build on your Foundation-level knowledge, with this advanced qualification designed to develop the technical skills needed to contribute effectively within Agile delivery teams. You’ll work through practical approaches such as test automation, continuous integration, and collaboration across development workflows, with a clear focus on how these techniques support consistent releases through automated checks and integrated testing practices. Once certified, you’ll be better equipped to conduct technical testing that aligns with modern Agile environments.

Advanced technical testing skills for Agile teams

This three-day, ISTQB accredited, course enhances your ability to apply Agile-specific testing techniques across the full development lifecycle. You’ll learn how to create testable requirements and design effective test strategies for Agile projects. These skills position you to take on greater responsibility within Agile teams, particularly where quality needs to be engineered into iterative, sprint-based delivery cycles, and demonstrates your ability to apply advanced practices which may lead to progression into senior or specialist roles.

Learning objectives

Apply Agile testing techniques effectively
Define testable requirements in Agile teams
Apply Agile-specific testing techniques
Support and develop test automation
Facilitate continuous integration and delivery
Analyse user stories and acceptance criteria
Apply Test Driven Development (TDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) approaches

What you'll learn

Gain an introduction to the advanced practices that underpin effective testing in Agile environments. You’ll see how testing integrates with development through techniques such as acceptance criteria design and aligning with continuous delivery pipelines. Then build capability across areas including Agile test design, collaboration within cross-functional teams, code quality practices, and approaches to managing technical debt.

Agile testing techniques

Build your ability to deliver effective testing within Agile teams by applying techniques that support both speed and quality. You’ll work to maintain test coverage in iterative delivery cycles, while understanding how testing integrates with development and deployment activities. The course focuses on how you can implement testing practices directly within development workflows, helping you tackle complex scenarios and collaborate more effectively with developers.

Test driven and behaviour driven development

Understand how Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) support testing within Agile delivery. You’ll learn how creating tests ahead of development helps identify defects earlier and maintain alignment with requirements. The course also explores how BDD strengthens collaboration across teams by using clear, structured scenarios to define expected behaviour, giving you a more effective way to translate requirements into testing outcomes.

Test automation

Discover how automation improves efficiency and reliability in Agile testing. You’ll explore practical strategies for automating repetitive testing activities, reducing manual effort and improving consistency. These techniques help accelerate feedback cycles and support continuous delivery while maintaining strong test coverage.

Continuous integration and automated testing

Understand how continuous integration strengthens Agile delivery pipelines. You’ll see how automated tests support frequent integration and provide rapid feedback to development teams. These practices help maintain software quality while enabling faster, more reliable software releases.

What's included

Accredited training for ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT) exam
Guidance from our experienced trainers
Optional add-ons available at checkout, including Pass Protect

Key facts

Certification

ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT).

Who it’s for

Experienced testers and developers looking to build advanced Agile testing, automation and technical testing skills.

Prerequisites

Delegates must either hold the ISTQB Foundation v4 certificate OR any prior ISTQB Foundation version PLUS the ISTQB Agile Tester Foundation certificate (CTFL-AT).

Exam information

Multiple choice with 40 questions, lasts 90 minutes and has a 65% pass mark.

Optional extras

Pass Protect.

Pre-course

No pre-course work is required for this course.

Course syllabus

Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.

Requirements engineering
- Analyse user stories and epics
- Identifying acceptance criteria

Testing in Agile
- Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)
- Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD)
- Experience based testing
- Aspects of code quality

Test automation
- Data driven testing
- Keyword driven testing
- Test automation approaches
- Levels of test automation

Deployment and delivery
- Continuous integration
- Continuous testing
- Continuous delivery
- Continuous deployment

FAQs

Strengthen your ability to apply technical testing practices in real-world Agile environments with this ISTQB course. You’ll gain the confidence to work closely with developers, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and take ownership of meeting quality requirements, all of which supports progression into more advanced, technically focused roles.

How can the ISTQB Agile Technical Tester certification help my career?

The ISTQB Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT) course helps experienced testers expand their capabilities in Agile environments. By developing skills in automation, continuous integration and Agile testing, it can support progression into roles such as senior tester, technical test specialist or test automation engineer, amongst many other senior or specialist positions.

How do I book the CTAL-ATT exam?

The course includes an online exam voucher. Once you receive your voucher, you can book your exam through the Pearson VUE system at a convenient time and location. You must schedule the exam before the voucher expires.

What study options are available for the CTAL-ATT course?

This course is delivered through our classroom and live virtual classroom study options. Attend instructor-led sessions in either an online or in-person learning environment across three days, giving you the opportunity to learn from an experienced trainer while interacting with other professionals preparing for the certification.

How should I prepare for the Agile Technical Tester certification?

Preparation typically combines structured training and independent review of the syllabus topics. During the course, you’ll explore key areas such as code reviews, test automation and service virtualisation. Reviewing the course materials and practising the concepts covered will help reinforce your understanding before sitting the exam.

What our customers say

The course was very informative to give a good grounding/confirmation of agile methods. Rosie was very knowledgeable and worked comfortably through the content adding good personal facts. With the audience this helped engage with those who had previous experience.

Chris Eaton
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

Great course, wasn't sure how it wold work remotely, but ended up being just as good as in person. maybe need to consider using cameras to get a better feel of working together

Jenny Hill
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

Enjoyed the course although would be better in person. Not a fan of the sample questions as for many of them multiple answers fit the question and so had to choose "the best one" which is subjective and hence shouldn't really be examinable.

Ben Greenhill
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

Great course and great instructor, Rosie kept it engaging and explained everything very well, and answered all questions well.

Trusted Customer
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

I was initially nervous about the course being remote, because I wasn't sure it would suit my learning style. However Rosie was very engaging and made sure to speak to everyone directly and to remember details about us so that she could ask relevant questions. It was really appreciated and definitely helped me to connect with the material.

Emma Logan
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

It was very informative, clearly laid out and well represented by Rosie Some of the aspects are quite challenging but all explained well after asking questions. Enjoyed the group discussions to cover every body aspects. Rosie was very good at considering all angles of a potential answer, which I really liked. Kept the group engaged in learning and discussion.

Kyle
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

Really good course/ delivery. John was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough in his explanations and approach and used some great examples

Rachael Smith
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

Very good course. Good trainer, spoke very clearly and very articulate. Explained things well. Good timing of breaks.

Lorna Lutz
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

Great Course, very informative with lots of examples and information.

Mukhtar Zamarad
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

Very Informative course. John is very knowledgeable and explains things in ways which are easy to follow.

Amrutha
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)

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