Take Your Agile Testing Skills Further
ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester Training
Develop the advanced testing skills needed to work effectively in modern Agile teams. Learn how to shape Agile test strategy, strengthen collaboration, improve test processes, shift quality left and apply exploratory, collaborative and automated testing approaches.
Delivered by software testing practitioners, accredited by ISTQB & SASTQB, and designed for professionals with an existing Foundation-level testing background.
Advanced Agile Testing
Develop Your Expertise in Agile Software Testing
ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester training takes your understanding of Agile testing beyond the fundamentals.
The course is designed for professionals who already understand core software testing principles and want to develop deeper expertise in how testing works within iterative, collaborative and continuously evolving delivery environments.
You’ll explore how to adapt test strategy and planning to Agile development, collaborate more effectively across the whole team, improve the quality of requirements earlier, apply advanced exploratory and assisted testing techniques, and make better use of automation and tools.
Join our live virtual CTAL-AT training from anywhere across Africa, attend classroom training in South Africa, or arrange private corporate training for your team.
About the course
What Is ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester?
The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Agile Tester (CTAL-AT) certification is designed for professionals involved in software testing on Agile projects.
It develops the ability to adapt existing testing knowledge to Agile values and principles, contribute to Agile test planning, apply suitable test approaches and techniques, strengthen collaboration across cross-functional teams and support test automation.
The qualification is relevant not only to testers but also to professionals who need a deeper understanding of Agile software testing, including product owners, Scrum masters, quality managers, development managers and business analysts.
The v2.0 syllabus reflects the way modern Agile testing has evolved, with greater emphasis on whole-team quality, exploratory testing, continuous feedback, shift left, test strategy, collaboration and automation.
120+
Countries recognise this certification
ISTQB CTFL
Required before taking the certification exam
6
Syllabus chapters covered over 2 days
65%
Pass mark required on the certification exam
syllabus
What Does the ISTQB Advanced Agile Tester Course Cover?
The CTAL-AT v2.0 syllabus covers six core areas of advanced Agile software testing.
Test Strategy & Test Approach Challenges
Explore test types in Agile iterations, end-to-end testing, formal versus holistic testing and different approaches to regression testing.
People & Teams
Understand the whole-team approach, specialist and generalist roles, collaboration with business representatives and developers, and the use of fresh-eyes or tissue testers.
Test Management & Process Improvement
Develop Agile approaches to test planning, test strategy, monitoring, control, reporting, metrics and continuous test process improvement.
Shift Left
Learn how to improve quality earlier through testable requirements, storyboarding, testboarding, example mapping, user story slicing and stronger requirements engineering.
Agile Approaches & Test Techniques
Build deeper skills in exploratory testing, test heuristics, mnemonics, test tours and charters, as well as pair testing, mob testing, vibe testing and identifying test smells.
Test Automation & Test Tools
Understand approaches to automation in Agile development and how different tools can support collaboration, continuous feedback and effective testing.
COURSE INFORMATION
ISTQB Testing with Generative AI Training at a Glance
Training Duration
2-days
Training Delivery
Live Virtual | Classroom | Corporate
Accreditation
ISTQB & SASTQB Accredited
Exam Infomration
Prepare for the ISTQB CTAL-AT Exam With Confidence
Your training is designed around the official ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester v2.0 syllabus and prepares you for the CTAL-AT certification exam.
The examination assesses the learning objectives across the syllabus, including K2 understanding, K3 application and K4 analysis-level objectives.
Your Impimpi Technologies training package includes your certification exam as well as preparation support and sample examination material.
40 Questions
Multiple choice format
90 Minutes
+25% extra time for non-native speakers
65% Pass Mark
26 out of 40 marks required
Prerequisite
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) Certificate
WHY CT-GENAI
Why Get ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester Certified?
Advanced Agile testing is about much more than knowing Scrum terminology or participating in a sprint.
It requires testers to contribute actively to quality throughout the delivery process.
Build Better Agile Test Strategies
Learn how to select and balance test types, approaches and techniques according to product risk, delivery frequency, team capability and organisational context.
Strengthen Whole-Team Quality
Develop the skills to collaborate more effectively with developers, business representatives and other specialists while supporting shared responsibility for quality.
Improve Quality Earlier
Apply shift-left practices to identify ambiguity, risk and defects earlier through better requirements, acceptance criteria, example mapping and testable user stories.
Develop Stronger Exploratory Testing Skills
Use test heuristics, mnemonics, tours and structured test charters to explore software more effectively and uncover risks that scripted testing may miss.
Improve Agile Test Management
Apply adaptive planning, monitoring, reporting and test process improvement practices that support continuous delivery and changing priorities.
Use Automation More Effectively
Understand where automation creates value and how automated and manual testing can work together to provide faster, more reliable feedback.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Who Is ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester Training For?
ISTQB CTAL-AT is designed for professionals who already have foundational testing knowledge and work in, support or interact with Agile software development teams.
The official syllabus identifies roles including testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and developers, as well as professionals seeking a deeper understanding of Agile software testing.
Already Working in Agile?
Develop more advanced techniques for test strategy, exploratory testing, collaboration, shift-left quality and continuous testing.
Moving From Traditional Testing to Agile?
Learn how to adapt your existing testing knowledge and experience to Agile values, practices and delivery models.
The course is particularly relevant for:
Why Impimpi Technologies
Learn Agile Testing from Software Testing Specialists
Accredited ISTQB Training
Prepare for ISTQB CTAL-AT certification through an accredited ISTQB & SASTQB training provider specialising in software testing.
Practitioner-Led Training
Agile testing works differently in theory and in real delivery environments.
Our trainers connect the ISTQB syllabus to the challenges testing professionals face when working within actual Agile teams.
Software Testing Is Our Speciality
We’re not a general Agile training company. Software testing is what we do.
Our work across training, consulting and specialist recruitment gives us insight into the testing capabilities organisations need from modern Agile teams.
More Than Exam Preparation
Certification matters, but so does understanding how to apply what you’ve learned.
Our goal is to help you understand the concepts, not simply memorise them for an exam.
After ISTQB CTAL-AT
Where Can Your ISTQB Journey Take You Next?
The ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester certification strengthens your expertise within Agile software development and can form part of a broader advanced testing career pathway.
Depending on your role and career direction, you may continue into areas such as:
Build advanced skills for designing and maintaining effective test automation solutions.
Develop deeper expertise in test leadership, organisational test strategy and management.
Develop specialist expertise in applying Generative AI effectively and responsibly within software testing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester Training FAQs
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Ready to Take Your Agile Testing Skills Further?
Test Earlier. Collaborate Better. Build Quality Into Every Iteration.
Move beyond basic Agile testing and develop the advanced skills needed to contribute to quality throughout modern software delivery.
Prepare for ISTQB CTAL-AT certification with accredited, practitioner-led training from Impimpi Technologies.