ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension

ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension Outline

Domain 1: Agile Software Development 
 

Module 1: Fundamentals of Agile Software Development 

• Agile Manifesto 

• Whole Team Approach 

• Early and Frequent Feedback 
   

Module 2: Aspects of Agile Approaches 

• Agile Software Development Approaches 

• Collaborative User Story Creation 

• Retrospectives 

• Continuous Integration 

• Release and Iteration Planning 
   

Domain 2: Fundamental Agile Testing Principles, Practices, and Processes 
 

Module 3: Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches 

• Introduction 

• Testing and Development Activities 

• Project Work Products 

• Test Levels 

• Testing and Configuration Management 

• Organisational Options for Independent Testing 
   

Module 4: Status of Testing in Agile 

• Introduction 

• Communicating Test Status, Progress, and Product Quality 

• Managing Regression Risk with Evolving Manual and Automated Test Cases 
   

Module 5: Role and Skill of a Tester in an Agile Team 

• Agile Tester Skills 

• Role of a Tester in an Agile Team 
   

Domain 3: Agile Testing Methods, Techniques, and Tools 
 

Module 6: Agile Testing Methods 

• Introduction 

• Test-Driven Development 

• Acceptance Test-Driven Development 

• Behaviour-Driven Development 

• Test Pyramid 

• Testing Quadrants 

• Role of a Tester 
   

Module 7: Assessing Quality Risks and Estimating Test Efforts 

• Introduction 

• Assessing Quality Risks in Agile Projects 

• Estimating Testing Effort Based on Content and Risk 
   

Module 8: Techniques in Agile Projects 

• Introduction 

• Acceptance Criteria, Adequate Coverage, and Other Information for Testing 

• Applying Acceptance Test-Driven Development 

• Test Techniques 

• Functional and Non-Functional Black Box Test Design 

• Exploratory Testing 
   

Module 9: Tools in Agile Projects 

• Introduction 

• Task Management and Tracking Tools 

• Communication and Information Sharing Tools 

• Software Build and Distribution Tools 

• Configuration Management Tools 

• Test Design, Implementation, and Execution Tools 

• Cloud Computing and Virtualisation Tools 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding Agile fundamentals to applying Agile testing techniques effectively within development teams. Each stage strengthens your ability to collaborate, plan, and deliver quality products in iterative environments. 
 

• Learn how to integrate testing within Agile frameworks and workflows 

• Learn to collaborate effectively with Agile teams and stakeholders 

• Learn how to apply Agile testing principles and continuous feedback practices 

• Learn techniques for test automation, planning, and backlog refinement 

• Learn to identify and manage risks in Agile software development 

• Learn how to prepare for the ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension exam 

ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension Exam Information 

The ISTQB Agile Foundation Extension Exam assesses a professional’s understanding of Agile principles and their application within software testing. It evaluates knowledge of Agile roles, tools, and testing practices that support iterative development and continuous delivery. The format of the exam is as follows: 
 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice  

• Total Questions: 40  

• Total Marks: 40 Marks  

• Pass Marks: 65%, or 26/40 Marks  

• Duration: 60 minutes  

• Type: Closed Book