ISTQB Foundation Agile Module

ISTQB Foundation Agile Module This new module aims to integrate testing best practices and agile, which has been a challenge for 15 years. It address...
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ISTQB Foundation Agile Module This new module aims to integrate testing best practices and agile, which has been a challenge for 15 years. It addresses key questions, like these:  What does agile development mean for testing?  How can proper testing be done in an agile environment?

What’s in it? 





Agile Software Development 

Fundamentals of Agile Software Development



Aspects of Agile Approaches

Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices & Processes 

Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches



Status of Testing in Agile Projects



Role and Skills of a Tester in an Agile Team

Agile Testing Methods, Techniques & Tools 

Agile Testing Methods



Iterations in Agile Projects



Techniques in Agile Projects



Tools in Agile Projects

What Do Certified Agile Testers Do? 











Collaborate in a cross-functional agile team, being familiar with the principles and basic practices of agile software development Adapt their testing experience, knowledge and techniques to agile values and principles Support the agile team in planning test-related activities Assist the agile team with test automation Assist business stakeholders in defining understandable and testable user stories, scenarios, requirements and acceptance criteria Work and share information with other team members using effective communication styles and channels

Who’s it for? Three groups of professionals: Experienced testers with backgrounds in traditional lifecycles whose teams are using agile methods Junior testers, just starting in the profession, who will work on projects following agile methods Experienced developers, new to testing, who will do testing tasks as part of their job as agile developers 





Note: includes testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers

Where Does It Fit?

Discussions about creating Agile Modules at the Advanced Level are in progress

Agile Module Relationships Foundation Agile Module is independent 

Derived from known, proven best practices



Not related to CAT or IC-Agile certifications





Covers those topics



Open to all training providers



No training required No prerequisites other than ISTQB Foundation (e.g., CSM, etc.)

Does it Extend Foundation? No shared or common elements with Foundation



It is an extension of Foundation



For optional training, minimum durations are





Foundation: 3 days



Agile Module: 2 days

How Do I Get It? 







Get a Foundation Certificate (if you don’t already have one) In 2014 there will be  Accredited training courses (optional)  Exams available

Take and pass the exam Move on the Advanced Level so you’re ready for those modules

What’s the Exam Like? Still under development, but what we know now is… 

Probably 60 or 75 minutes



Around 40 questions (like Foundation)



Multiple-choice



Less focus on memorisation, and greater focus on application

An Example of a Sample Question Which of the following is a key attribute of testing in agile projects that is not present in sequential projects? A. Automated unit testing B. Close collaboration with developers C. Concrete test cases D. Iterative risk analysis

What is the Answer? Which of the following is a key attribute of testing in agile projects that is not present in sequential projects? A. Automated unit testing. [Incorrect: automated unit testing is recommended in all lifecycles] B. Close collaboration with developers. [Incorrect: close tester-developer collaboration is recommended in all lifecycles] C. Concrete test cases. [Incorrect: agile projects favour lightweight documentation] D. Iterative risk analysis. [Correct: agile projects using risk-based testing strategies must do a quality risk analysis at the beginning of each iteration]

Further information? For further information on the upcoming ISTQB Foundation Agile Module, please keep an eye on the ANZTB website at:

http://anztb.org

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