--- title: ISTQB® Certified Agile Tester | Enhance Quality in Agile Teams | TestPilot description: Enhance your testing skills in Agile environments with ISTQB® Certified Agile Tester training. Gain practical knowledge and improve quality practices in your team. image: https://www.testpilot.nz/hubfs/brandmark-design-1200x630-Nov-28-2025-08-16-17-2491-AM.png --- [![TestPilot Logo](https://www.testpilot.nz/hubfs/TestPilot%20Logo.png)](https://www.testpilot.nz?hsLang=en-nz) - [Find your TestPilot](https://www.testpilot.nz?hsLang=en-nz) - [How We Help](https://www.testpilot.nz/how-we-help?hsLang=en-nz) - [How It Works](https://www.testpilot.nz/how-it-works?hsLang=en-nz) - [About](https://www.testpilot.nz?hsLang=en-nz) [TALK TO US](https://www.testpilot.nz/contact?hsLang=en-nz) # **ISTQB® Certified Agile Tester (Foundation Level Extension) Certification Training**  Apply practical testing approaches in Agile teams — collaboration, feedback, and quality at speed. The ISTQB® Agile Tester certification builds on Foundation Level and focuses on how testing works in Agile delivery. This practitioner-led course strengthens team-based testing, feedback loops, and quality practices that fit modern Agile ways of working. [VIEW NEXT PUBLIC COURSE](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) [ENQUIRE ABOUT IN-HOUSE TRAINING](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) ![istqb-agile-tester-logo.jpg](https://www.testpilot.nz/hubfs/istqb-agile-tester-logo.jpg.avif) # Who should attend Ideal for testers, developers, engineers, business analysts, scrum masters, product owners, and test leads working in Agile or hybrid delivery teams. This course is designed for people who already understand the basics of testing and want to improve how quality is delivered in Agile practice. **You’ll gain the ability to:** - Understand the tester’s role in Agile teams and cross-functional collaboration - Improve feedback cycles through effective test design and communication - Apply risk and priorities in fast-moving Agile delivery - Strengthen acceptance criteria, story testing, and team-level quality practices - Support continuous testing thinking across delivery, not just at the end **Prerequisites:** ISTQB Foundation Level certification (or equivalent knowledge) plus practical delivery experience. ![mapbox-ZT5v0puBjZI-unsplash](https://www.testpilot.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/mapbox-ZT5v0puBjZI-unsplash.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=mapbox-ZT5v0puBjZI-unsplash.jpg "mapbox-ZT5v0puBjZI-unsplash") ## **What’s covered – ISTQB® Agile Tester syllabus overview** This course is aligned to the ISTQB® Agile Tester syllabus and prepares participants for the internationally recognised certification exam. **Module 1: Testing in Agile** - Agile values and principles through a quality lens - Testing activities across iterations and releases - Whole-team quality and shared responsibility **Module 2: Agile testing methods and practices** - Agile testing quadrants and quality risks - Test levels in Agile and continuous feedback - Exploratory testing in Agile delivery **Module 3: Collaboration and communication** - Writing and validating acceptance criteria - Example mapping and shared understanding - Working with developers and product to prevent defects **Module 4: Tools and automation in Agile context** - Tool support in Agile teams - CI/CD quality thinking (conceptual level) - What “automation helps” vs “automation hurts” in practice **Module 5: Exam preparation** - Practice questions and exam technique - Consolidation and readiness *Note:* The detailed syllabus is provided in the course materials, along with exercises and exam preparation support. # Course Delivery & Certification **Format:** 2–3 days (classroom or virtual) **Duration:** Typically 14–21 hours of instruction (depending on delivery format) **Assessment:** 60-minute exam (multiple choice) **Pass mark:** 65% **Certification:** ISTQB® Certified Tester – Agile Tester (internationally recognised) **Training includes:** - Comprehensive ISTQB® Agile Tester course materials - Practical exercises and real-world examples - Practice exam questions and exam preparation guidance - Post-course support to help apply learning in your environment ### Weekend delivery option For working professionals and delivery teams, this course can be delivered over weekends on request. This format supports better knowledge retention, allows participants to apply learning between sessions, and reduces disruption to ongoing delivery commitments.   ![campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash](https://www.testpilot.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash.jpg "campaign-creators-gMsnXqILjp4-unsplash") # Why Train with TestPilot? BENEFIT 1 #### **Real-World Experience, Not Just Theory** Our training draws on 20+ years of implementing ISTQB frameworks across enterprises in 4 continents. The training includes practical examples from real projects, not just textbook scenarios. BENEFIT 2 #### **ANZTB Associate Board Member** TestPilot contributes to testing standards through ANZTB board membership, ensuring training reflects both international standards and local context. BENEFIT 3 #### **Consulting Background** We're not just trainers - we're testing consultants who help organisations implement these practices. We understand the challenges you'll face when applying this ISTQB knowledge in your environment. BENEFIT 4 #### **Post-Training implementation support** Implementation Support After ISTQB certification, you'll have access to guidance on implementing what you've learned in your specific context. Many clients combine training with consulting for maximum impact. # Register interest If there’s no public date available: **Register interest:** We’ll notify you when the next public course is scheduled.  [REGISTER INTEREST](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) # Next public course **Date: **15-19 December 2025 (Monday-Wednesday) **Location:** Auckland, New Zealand (classroom) **Delivery:** Classroom   [BOOK YOUR PLACE](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) [![istqb-agile-tester-logo.jpg](https://www.testpilot.nz/hubfs/istqb-agile-tester-logo.jpg.avif)](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) # In-House Corporate Training #### Prefer training delivered to your team (5+ people)? **Benefits:** - Tailored to your Agile ways of working and team structure - Delivered in practical language your team can apply immediately - Includes guidance on embedding improvements beyond the classroom - Flexible scheduling (including weekend delivery options) [ENQUIRE ABOUT IN-HOUSE TRAINING](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) ![annie-spratt-dWYU3i-mqEo-unsplash (1)](https://www.testpilot.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/annie-spratt-dWYU3i-mqEo-unsplash%20(1).jpg?width=2000&height=1334&name=annie-spratt-dWYU3i-mqEo-unsplash%20(1).jpg "annie-spratt-dWYU3i-mqEo-unsplash (1)") # Common Questions ### Do I need Foundation Level first? Yes — Agile Tester builds on Foundation Level concepts.  ### Is this only for testers? No. It’s valuable for anyone in Agile delivery who contributes to quality and wants a shared approach.   ### Will this help in hybrid delivery models? Yes. Many teams operate in Agile-hybrid contexts. The course remains relevant and practical.  ### What if we want this for our whole squad? In-house delivery is a great fit and can be tailored to your team’s delivery reality. # Get Started **Next public course: **15 December 2025, Christchurch **In-house training: **Available on request [BOOK PUBLIC COURSE](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) [ENQUIRE ABOUT IN-HOUSE TRAINING](https://www.testpilot.nz/contactolder?hsLang=en-nz) [![TestPilot logo](https://www.testpilot.nz/hubfs/brandmark-design-1024x0%20(8).png)](https://www.testpilot.nz?hsLang=en-nz) For questions or enquiries, please email us at: [info@testpilot.nz](mailto:info@testpilot.nz) © 2026 TestPilot All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://www.testpilot.nz/privacy-policy?hsLang=en-nz) | [Terms of Service](https://www.testpilot.nz/terms-of-service?hsLang=en-nz) [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software)