You can see it againUnder pressure people bring back shapes and positions long after the wording has gone.
Picture superiority · Shepard 1967, Standing 1973
ISTQBCertified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester certification equips testing professionals with the skills to effectively contribute to Agile teams. It covers Agile testing methods, techniques, and practices, enabling you to support quality delivery in fast-paced, iterative environments. This certification is ideal for testers, developers, and others involved in Agile projects who want to validate their Agile testing expertise.
Exam formatMultiple choice
DeliveryISTQB Member Boards
Free questions594
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
3domains
20objectives
139concepts
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester (CT-AT) certification provides a solid understanding of the testing skills required to work effectively within Agile teams. It focuses on the principles and practices of Agile software development, the role of testing in Agile projects, and the techniques used to ensure quality in iterative delivery. The syllabus covers Agile testing methods, techniques, and tools, preparing you to contribute to the success of Agile teams.
This certification is designed for testing professionals who are new to Agile or who want to formalize their knowledge. It is also valuable for developers, business analysts, and other team members who participate in testing activities. By earning the CT-AT, you demonstrate your ability to adapt to Agile values, collaborate within cross-functional teams, and apply testing techniques that support fast, continuous feedback and high-quality software delivery.
Who it’s for
This certification is intended for testing professionals and others involved in Agile software development, including testers, test analysts, test engineers, software developers, business analysts, product owners, Scrum Masters, and quality managers. It is suitable for individuals who want to enhance their Agile testing skills and contribute to quality in Agile environments. Candidates should be able to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, apply modern Agile testing practices, support faster and higher-quality delivery, and share ownership of quality across the Agile team. The certification is also appropriate for those seeking to advance their careers in Agile testing and related roles.
Recommended experience
While there is no mandatory experience requirement, ISTQB recommends that candidates have a basic understanding of software testing concepts, typically gained through the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification or equivalent practical experience. Familiarity with fundamental software testing concepts and terminology; Basic understanding of Agile software development principles and practices; Some practical experience in a testing role, ideally within an Agile team
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective ISTQB measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official ISTQB exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
Agile Software Development
- Agile Software Development and the Agile Manifesto
- Whole-Team Approach
- Early and Frequent Feedback
- Agile Software Development Approaches
- Collaborative User Story Creation
- Retrospectives
- Continuous Integration
- Release and Iteration Planning
Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes
- Testing and Development Activities
- Project Work Products
- Test Levels
- Testing and Configuration Management
- Organizational Options for Independent Testing
- Communicating Test Status, Progress, and Product Quality
- Managing Regression Risk with Evolving Manual and Automated Test Cases
- Agile Tester Skills
- The Role of a Tester in an Agile Team
Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools
- Agile Testing Foundations
- Agile Test Planning and Design
- Agile Testing Execution and Tools
On the day
The exam itself
Everything ISTQB publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
Hold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, version 4.0 or previous versions.
CertificationCertified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester
Exam formatMultiple choice
DeliveryISTQB Member Boards
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path ISTQB lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester
PrerequisiteHold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, version 4.0 or previous versions.
Credential earnedCertified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester Certification Renewal and maintenance
ISTQB certifications do not require renewal, except for Expert Level certifications. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. ISTQB maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by ISTQB
Exam registration
Register for the exam through ISTQB Member Boards, ISTQB’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official ISTQB certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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Questions people ask
How does the CT-AT relate to the newer Advanced Level Agile Tester (CTAL-AT) certification?
The CT-AT is a Foundation Level certification that provides basic Agile testing knowledge. The CTAL-AT is an Advanced Level certification that builds on this foundation, covering more advanced topics such as Agile test strategy, whole-team collaboration, and shift-left approaches. The CTAL-AT requires the CTFL as a prerequisite, not the CT-AT.
Is the CT-AT being retired? What should I do if I'm planning to take it?
Yes, ISTQB lists the CT-AT as [Retiring] on its certifications page. If you are planning to take the exam, you should check with your local ISTQB Member Board for specific retirement dates and any transition options to other certifications.
Do I need to complete any training before taking the CT-AT exam?
Training is not mandatory, but ISTQB highly recommends attending accredited training to ensure your preparation aligns with the syllabus. Self-study using the official syllabus and recommended reading is also an option.
What job roles does the CT-AT certification support?
The CT-AT is relevant for testers, test analysts, test engineers, software developers, business analysts, product owners, Scrum Masters, and quality managers who work in Agile environments and want to contribute to quality.
Can I take the CT-AT exam without the CTFL certification?
No, the CTFL certification is a mandatory prerequisite for the CT-AT. You must hold the CTFL (version 4.0 or previous) before attempting the CT-AT exam.
How do I find an exam provider for the CT-AT?
You can find an ISTQB exam provider through your local ISTQB Member Board. The ISTQB website provides a directory of Member Boards and exam providers.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2026-07-30 Up to date
Practice free questions 594 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept ISTQB measures — each one written out.
3domains
20objectives
139concepts
125free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official ISTQB exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1Agile Software Development222 questions
Agile Software Development and the Agile Manifesto5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Whole-Team Approach5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Early and Frequent Feedback5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Agile Software Development Approaches8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Collaborative User Story Creation7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Retrospectives6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Continuous Integration5 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Release and Iteration Planning12 concepts · 9 pagesOpen →
2Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes262 questions
Testing and Development Activities9 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →Project Work Products4 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Test Levels5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Testing and Configuration Management7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Organizational Options for Independent Testing4 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Communicating Test Status, Progress, and Product Quality7 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Managing Regression Risk with Evolving Manual and Automated Test Cases9 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Agile Tester Skills6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →The Role of a Tester in an Agile Team7 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
3Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools110 questions
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
Agile Software Development and the Agile Manifesto5 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
24 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
594 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
594questions
125pages
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Freealways
Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Agile Software Development222 questions
2Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes262 questions
3Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools110 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
139concepts
594free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from ISTQB
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
2official links
139concepts mapped
The source
ISTQB’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official ISTQB outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 20 objectives, 139 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When ISTQB changes the outline, this page changes with it.
20objectives on the outline→139concepts written→594free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.