ICAgile-Agile Testing (ICP-TST) Training in Chicago, IL, United States

Elevate your career as an Agile tester with the globally recognized ICP-TST credential

  • Get crystal clear understanding of Agile testing tools and practices
  • Enhance delivery speed and improve deliverable quality 
  • Incorporate value-based testing to ensure sustainable software
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Prove your Agile technical excellence

Learn the use of popular agile testing tools and practices that can be applied across different Agile methodologies. Create effective test strategies to deliver superior quality products and ensure customer satisfaction. Understand team dynamics and learn how business, development and testing personnel collaborate to deliver successful projects.

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Highlights

  • 16-Hour Live Instructor-Led Online Training

  • Earn 16 SEUs and 16 PDUs

  • ICAgile Certificate on course completion

  • Interactive Sessions with Activities

  • Real-World Simulations, Case Studies

  • Courseware from ICAgile

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KnowledgeHut has empowered over 150,000 professionals with certifications in Agile and Scrum.

Experiential Workshops

Agile testing activities, team-based exercises, case studies: High energy workshops with hands-on learning.

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Six months of post-training mentor guidance to overcome challenges in your Agile testing career.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisites

  • Foundational knowledge of agile principles and values. 
  • Related software testing experience though not mandatory—is recommended. 

Who should attend this ICP-TST training course?

Agile testers

Test Managers

Analysts

Project Managers and Developers

Professionals starting with Agile methods

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What you’ll learn

Testing methods

Delve into different testing categories and techniques on an Agile project, and understand best practices

Agile testing mind-set

Gain a deep understanding of Agile values and principles and follow the agile mind-set

Test planning

Learn release planning, performance, regression, pre-deployment and production support testing techniques

Testing techniques

Learn ATDD, BDD, Spec by examples and Test Automation

Comprehensive testing

Learn to test features and user stories effectively using different types of testing

Strategies

Create lightweight Test Strategy and Test Plans, and useful metrics and reports

Team based testing

Work with distributed teams to ensure timely delivery within a well-defined quality framework

Responsibilities

Know what is expected of an agile tester, lead and test manager; become an effective member of the Agile team

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Skills you’ll gain

Agile testing mind-set

Value driven development

Enhancing quality

Collaboration

Soft skills

Planning test strategy

Testing tactics

Working on distributed teams

Team coordination

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Curriculum

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1.

Learning Objectives:

Go back in time to learn about the history and origin of Agile and Agile testing. Look at how Agile testing differs from the more traditional approach to testing. 

Topics
  • Origins of Agile Testing 
  • Agile Testing vs. Traditional Approaches 
2.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the role that the Agile culture plays in testing. Get introduced to concepts of the whole team approach and learn to build quality. Find out the importance of feedback and continuous improvement in developing quality products.

Topics
  • Agile Testing Principles 
  • Whole Team Approach 
  • Building Quality In 
  • Continuous Improvement and Feedback 
  • Ingraining The Agile Testing Mindset (Hands-on Exercise) 
3.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the Agile quadrants and the various test design techniques used in agile software testing. Learn about the various automation tests that can be applied at various stages.

Topics
  • Agile Testing Quadrants or Categories 
  • Automation Pyramid - Introduction 
  • Testing Techniques 
4.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how to leverage unit and component testing and other testing techniques necessary to test beneath the UI level.

Topics
  • Unit and Component Testing 
  • Pairing between the Developer and Tester 
5.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the common techniques used to test stories and the approach to successfully implementing ATDD, BDD and Spec by Example

Topics
  • Acceptance Test-driven Development (ATDD)
  • Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) 
  • Specification by Example 
6.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how different components of the project including user stories, project features, and business processes are tested. Also understand how to include testing non-functional attributes in test strategies.

Topics
  • User Story Testing 
  • Feature Testing 
  • Exploratory Testing 
  • Non-functional testing 
7.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how testing is a team-oriented approach. Learn about the role of a business representative, programmer, tester and test manager in the testing process.  

Topics
  • Team-Based Testing Approach 
  • Typical Business Representative Role in Testing 
  • Typical Programmer Role in Testing 
  • Typical Tester Role in Testing 
  • Role of Test Managers in Agile 
8.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the planning that goes into testing strategies, test planning at iteration kickoff, the key trade-offs for determining which defects to track, test reporting during Agile projects and using automated regression testing.

Topics
  • Different strategies based on levels of precision 
  • During Iteration Planning/Kickoff 
  • Lightweight Test Plan Documentation 
  • Defect Tracking and Management 
  • Results Reporting 
  • Test Metrics 
  • Regression Tests
9.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the processes that are implemented to ensure delivery of a potentially shippable tested product at the end of each increment. 

Topics
  • Time-boxed Delivery 
  • Continuous Delivery 
  • Post-development test cycles 
  • Iteration Wrap-Up 
  • Definition of a Release/End Game 
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) 
  • System-wide and Cross-team Testing 
  • Post-Release Testing 
  • Documentation for Regulatory Requirements 
10.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the typical test environments that must be set up and maintained to support testing activities during iterations. Also, learn about build pipelines  and building automated builds to support continuous testing.  

Topics
  • Typical Environments for Test 
  • Build Pipeline 
  • Automated Builds 
  • Testing the Proper Build 
  • Test Data Management 
11.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how to work with distributed teams and effectively carry out coordination and collaboration between team members. 

Topics
  • Distributed Team Communication 
  • Distributed Team Coordination 

Frequently Asked Questions about ICP- TST

ICP-TST Training

ICP-TST is among the most recognized credentials for Agile testing professionals. On completing the workshop, you will learn to: 

  • Optimize iterations and release test plans that aid in delivery of superior software quality 
  • Deliver sustainable software products through TDD 
  • Manage distributed teams effectively 
  • Design test cases for user stories and features 
  • Ensure effective team collaboration for implementing successful test strategies 
  • Deliver value-based testing that ensures customer satisfaction 
  • Design test environments and infrastructure that adequately support the test being run 
  • Perform continuous testing to maintain code and product quality 
  • Perform end to end testing at every stage of the iteration up until wrap up 

The ICP-TST certification helps you:  

  • Advance your Agile testing toolkit 
  • Explore multiple Agile frameworks 
  • Create effective test strategies for your projects 
  • Deliver outstanding quality 
  • Lead your team 
  • Validate your commitment to continued excellence and Agile  
  • Demonstrate your ability to cope with a volatile and complex business world  
  • Land lucrative roles in top companies globally 
  • Expand your skillset through rigorous training and coursework 
  • Advance your expertise by aiming for higher Agile testing certifications from ICAgile 

This course is best suited for:  

  • Agile testers  
  • Test Managers 
  • Analysts 
  • Project Managers and Developers interested in testing 
  • Professionals who are starting to implement Agile methods  
  • Foundational knowledge of agile principles and values. 
  • Related software testing experience though not mandatory—is recommended. 

Once you complete your ICP-TST training, you can aim for the next credentials in the ICAgile testing track 

  • ICP-ATA (Agile Test Automation) 
  • ICE-AT (Expert in Agile Testing—Currently being developed)  

SEUs and PDUs

You earn 16 SEUs and 16 PDUs by participating in KnowledgeHut’s ICP-TST training program.

Our blog will help you learn more about how to earn a Scrum Education Unit® (SEU®) from Scrum Alliance®. Get all the information you need to take advantage of SEUs for your professional growth, namely:

  • What are SEUs and why you need them  
  • How to earn SEUs  
  • What types of continuing education opportunities qualify for SEUs  
  • How to calculate the value of an SEU for Scrum Alliance certifications  
  • How to log SEUs for Scrum Alliance certifications  
  • How recent SEUs need to be  
  • How to determine whether a previously accumulated SEU can be used for Scrum Alliance certifications  
  • List of SEU resources put together by Scrum Alliance  
  • Where you can utilize SEUs you have accumulated

For further information about SEUs and PDUs, please reach us at support@knowledgehut.com.  

PDUs are Professional Development Units issued by the Project Management Institute®. They can be earned by completing educational training or learning opportunities, which serve to validate your participation and continued proficiency in the principles and practices of project management. 


PDUs are the measuring unit used to quantify your project management professional development as part of the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. 1 PDU = 1 hour of learning/activity.

You can earn PDUs by attending training programs offered by PMI R.E.P.s or by organizations or universities. Whenever you attend a PMI congress, webinar, conference or any other event or indulge in self-directed learning, you can earn PDUs.  

ICP-TST Certification

The ICP-TST credential is offered by the International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile).

No. You cannot get certified without undertaking the course. This course includes hands-on learning and you'll need to actively participate in a live class to earn this certification.

On successfully completing the ICP-TST training and demonstrating your understanding of the Agile testing concepts, you will earn your ICP-TST certification. 

  • Here are the steps to get ICP-TST certified:  
  • Register for the course from KnowledgeHut, an ICAgile Member Organization.  
  • Attend the 16-hours training  
  • Upon successful completion of the ICP-TST course, you will receive an invitation from ICAgile to view your transcript and claim your certificate from www.ICAgile.com.  
  • Complete the post-class survey and claim your certificate.  
  • You will receive the download link to your ICAgile certification badge.  

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate from KnowledgeHut on successfully completing the course. On successful completion of this course, you'll earn the ICP-TST designation from the internationally acclaimed, ICAgile.

In addition to the course completion certificate, you'll receive a digital badge which you'll be able to add to your email signature, resumé and social profiles.

No, your certificate will not mention the course was held online. It will look the same as the in-person certificates.

The ICP-TST certification is valid for a lifetime and so you wouldn't need to renew it. ICAgile encourages professionals to go further on their Agile journey by taking more ICAgile certifications as suggested in ICAgile Learning Roadmap.

ICP-TST Workshop Experience

The ICP-TST workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through an immersive learning experience platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions.

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner.

 

You will receive personalised guidance from certified ICAgile experts who are masters in Agile testing and demonstrate immense experience in Agile coaching.

Our dedicated team of coaches deliver training on par with the standards of excellence as set out by leading Agile bodies around the world. Every candidate receives the same high-quality content irrespective of the trainer and location. They help you further develop the competencies and skills necessary to make a difference in your organization.  

Our ICP-TST course focuses on engaging interaction. Most class time is dedicated to fun exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration - all facilitated by the ICAgile trainer. The focus is on practical solutions to real-world challenges drawn from decades of experience as test managers, Agile coaches and Product Owners in Agile environments.

Yes, your course material will be provided in advance. You will receive an email with a link to set your password a few days in advance of the scheduled course. You will have access to the study plan and all the course material.

The course material comprises of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks and all relevant assignments, assessments, or case studies.

The sessions would be auto recorded on our LMS, subject to permission by ICAgile and the instructor. Based on the permissions, you would have lifetime access to the video recordings of the sessions as well.

No, you will not yet be able to join the training through phone or tab. Please be prepared to join the training on your laptop or desktop.

If you get disconnected during the training, you will have the option to re-join within about half an hour subject to accreditation body guidelines and the instructor’s preference.  

Our workshops are currently held online. Anyone with a stable internet connectivity, from any desired place across the world, can benefit from the workshop and get certified as an ICP-TST. You can check out the schedules here.

You will receive a registration link from us to your e-mail id. You can set your password, log in and start your immersive learning journey.

If you miss a class, you can access the recordings of the sessions, provided ICAgile and the instructor have permitted recordings. At the beginning of every session, there will also be a 10-12-minute recapitulation of the previous class.

You will get the benefit of both since this is a blended learning workshop.

We currently use the Zoom platform for video conferencing and will soon be adding more integrations with Webex and Microsoft Teams. However, all the sessions and the recordings will be available right from within our learning platform. Learners will not need to wait for any notifications or links or install any additional software.  

Yes, there will be other participants who will actively participate in the class remotely. They can attend online training from office, home, or any other suitable place.

In case of any queries, our support team is available to you 24/7 via the Help and Support section. You can also reach out to your workshop manager on your workshop group messenger.

Should you have any more questions, please email us on support@knowledgehut.com and we will be happy to get back to you.

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ICAgile-Agile Testing (ICP-TST) Course in Chicago, IL

Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States and has a diversified economy. There are companies in various sectors that have set up their operations here. This includes manufacturing, publishing, finance, information technology and food processing. This has created a lot of jobs for the highly-skilled workforces in Chicago.
KnowledgeHut offers the ICAgile Certified Professional Agile Testing course online in Chicago. The coaching is provided by the best trainer at the institute and the fee to register for the workshop is reasonable.

What is the course all about?

The ICAgile Certified Professional Agile Testing training in Chicago trains participants on how to delve into the different techniques and testing categories of an Agile project. The ICAgile Certified Professional Agile Testing training in Chicago gives one a deep understanding of the values and the principles of Agile. The ICP TST certification in Chicago also teaches ways of release planning, regression testing, and performance testing. The ICP TST classes in Chicago focuses on teaching the participants production support testing and pre-deployment.

Benefits of the course:

On doing the ICAgile Certified Professional Agile Testing course online in Chicago one is well trained to work on test automation as well as to create a lightweight test strategy. The basics are taught by an experienced tutor who teaches through lectures and practice sessions. One learns how to work with a team and also ensure timely delivery of the project.

The KnowledgeHut Way:

The KnowledgeHut academy offers a very detailed course and the training material is very comprehensive. The cost to enroll at the academy includes a demo session where you get to know what is expected of the course. The classroom session is much better than an e-learning session as you get a real-time experience of the program.

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