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Agile Tester Extension Certification

Testing is not the last step. In Agile it is every step.

ISTQB Agile Tester Extension - TDD, BDD, sprint-based testing, and the certification that proves you can test in Agile teams.

Agile Tester Extension Certification course - ISTQB CT-ATE and BDD training
- Course Overview 

What this course is about

Quality belongs to the whole team. Lead it.

This course takes you from testing in Agile teams to owning quality across the sprintthrough BDD with Cucumber, CI/CD integration, and certification preparation aligned to the ISTQB CT-ATE syllabus.

You won't just write test cases. You'll write Gherkin scenarios, collaborate on acceptance criteria, and build the quality strategy that sprint teams depend on.

At ITLearnner, we focus on clarity, structure, and confidence. Every session moves you closer to the CT-ATE certificationand the senior QA role that goes with it.

Learning Objective : 

By the end of this course, you will be able to

By the end, you can.
  1. Apply TDD and BDD principles to test planning and execution
  2. Write Gherkin scenarios that serve as living documentation
  3. Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines effectively
  4. Plan and execute testing activities across a full Agile sprint
  5. Pass the ISTQB Certified Tester Agile Tester (CT-ATE) exam
- Who this course is for:

Target Audience

Who this course is for

Target audience

For certified QA professionals ready to stop sitting at the edge of Agile delivery and start owning quality across the sprint.
  • ISTQB-certified QA engineers targeting the CT-ATE extension who want BDD, CI/CD integration, and Agile testing leadership not just another exam preparation course.
  • Testers working in Scrum or Kanban environments who want to go from executing sprint test cases to shaping the quality strategy the team depends on.
  • Professionals wanting to move into QA lead roles on Agile delivery teams and needing both the certification and the practical facilitation skills to make it credible.

If you see yourself in one of these, this course is built for you.

What you need

Pre-Requisites

What you need.
  • ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification
  • Working experience in a software testing or QA role
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum concepts

Agile Tester Extension Certification

18 Hrs

Duration

1.5 hrs

Sessions

Online, Live

Delivery

Curriculum

01

Agile Testing Principles

How testing changes in Agile the whole team owns quality, not just the QA engineer

02

TDD and ATDD

Test-driven and acceptance test-driven development write the test before you write the code

03

BDD and Gherkin

Given-When-Then scenarios that developers, testers, and business stakeholders all understand

04

CI/CD and Testing in Agile

How testing integrates into the pipeline shift left as a real engineering practice

05

Sprint-Level Testing

Test planning for a sprint, Definition of Done, and exit criteria that mean something

06

CT-ATE Exam Preparation

Practice papers, technique, and the final sprint to the ISTQB Agile Tester certification

Frequently asked questions

1

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for ISTQB-certified QA engineers targeting the Agile Tester Extension (CT-ATE), testers working in Scrum or Kanban environments, and professionals who want to move into QA lead roles on Agile teams.

2

What prior experience do I need?

ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, working experience in a software testing role, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum concepts.

3

What will I be able to do by the end?

You will be able to apply TDD and BDD principles, write Gherkin scenarios, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, plan and execute testing activities across a full Agile sprint, and sit the ISTQB CT-ATE exam.

4

How are the sessions structured?

Six modules, 1.5 hours per session, 12 sessions over six weeks. CT-ATE syllabus-aligned throughout.

5

What is EngagePro?

TDD/BDD practice patterns, CI/CD integration diagrams, and sprint-based testing charter templates per module. Tasks involve writing Gherkin scenarios and designing a BDD test strategy. Ravi Kumar reviews all submissions with agile testing maturity scores.

6

What tools do I need?

A laptop and internet connection. All BDD and Gherkin tools used are browser-accessible.

7

Will I receive a certificate?

The course prepares you for the ISTQB Certified Tester Agile Tester (CT-ATE) examination, which you sit independently. ITLearnner awards a course completion certificate on finishing the programme.

Learning Approaches

We recognize that everyone learns differently, so we offer flexible learning formats to fit your needs:

One-on-One Training
  • Personalized, instructor-led coaching tailored to your learning speed.

  • Best for career-specific coaching or specialized training needs.

Small Batch Classes (2-5 learners)
  • Interactive, discussion-based learning in small groups.

  • Encourages collaboration, teamwork, and peer-to-peer engagement.

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