Who is it for?

  • The foundation certificate is for all people involved in software testing in an agile testing team  
  • Suitable for testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers 
  • It is also suitable for people wanting a basic understanding of agile software testing such as project managers, business analysts, product managers and IT directors

Entry requirements

  • Candidates must hold the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level in Software Testing certificate before taking this Agile Tester certificate

What will I learn?

Candidates will learn:

  • The seven principles of software testing 
  • The fundamentals of the testing process 
  • How to choose different types of testing used throughout software life-cycles 
  • The process of test management 
  • Selection of test management tools and introducing them into your organisation

The syllabus includes training objectives, details of modules and learning hours, plus a recommended reading list:

Download the latest syllabus (PDF)

When you achieve the certificate you can appear on the Successful Candidate Register (SCR).

How do I get this certification?

Training and exam (recommended)

Take this course with one of our accredited training providers.

How long will it take?

Classroom courses normally last two days.

Where can I study?

At a BCS accredited training provider near you.

How much does it cost?

Course prices vary depending on your chosen training provider and course format.

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Exam only (self study)

Ideal if you’re self-motivated and already know something about software testing.

How long will it take?

It usually takes a minimum of 12 1/4 hours to prepare for the exam.

Where do I sit my exam?

At any Pearson VUE test centre across the world.

How much does it cost?

UK Price: £200

(Inclusive of the £35 remote proctoring fee)

VAT is not included in the above total and will be applied at the time of purchase.

International prices may vary by region, please check international pricing via our Customer Service team.

If you wish to sit this exam with Pearson VUE, please follow the link to book with them directly - www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/bcs 

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What format is the exam?

  • One hour 'closed book' with 40 multiple choice questions
  • Pass mark is 65% (26/40)

Download the specimen paper (PDF)

Download the answer key (PDF)

ISTQB® is a Registered Trade Mark of the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.

This qualification is not regulated by the following United Kingdom Regulators - Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation or SQA.