ASTQB / ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification Plus: Improve your software testing – and your career.

The Test Automation Strategy is important for:

  • Testers, SDETs, and QA professionals involved in building, maintaining, or scaling automated testing solutions
  • Teams implementing CI/CD and DevOps who require reliable, integrated test automation aligned with software delivery goals
  • Anyone who wants to specialize in test automation strategy, architecture, framework design, and tool selection
Register now for your Test Automation Strategy Exam through our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA

Advance Your Career with ASTQB / ISTQB Certification Plus

Earning a certification through ASTQB / ISTQB Certification Plus, validates your expertise in software testing, one of the most essential roles in today’s tech-driven world. It’s requested by many of the top employers in the U.S. and it includes the most widely recognized software testing certification standard in the United States. Testers with this certification are eligible to appear in the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers and benefit from continued educational topics on software testing best practices.

You gain more than a credential. You also gain access to a long-term professional development pathway and up-to-date skills. This program includes recertification every three years through software testing micro-credentials from AT*SQA that focus on emerging software testing skills like test automation, security testing, and API testing. That means your certification keeps its value, and so do your skills.

Whether you’re staying in the military or transitioning to a civilian career, ASTQB / ISTQB Certification Plus helps you stand out with credentials that top employers know and trust.

ASTQB / ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification Plus can give you the ability to:

Design test automation architectures that support long-term scalability, maintainability, and reusability
Select, adapt, or build automation frameworks tailored to organizational needs and technology stacks
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and test management tools for streamlined execution and reporting
Assess risks and benefits of automation at different levels (unit, API, UI) and select appropriate automation techniques
Apply structured approaches to identify test automation candidates and design reusable, modular test components
Apply structured approaches to identify test automation candidates and design reusable, modular test components
Measure the return on investment (ROI) and effectiveness of the test automation effort
Collaborate with developers, architects, and QA managers to align automation goals with project requirements
Maintain and evolve test automation assets in response to changing technology, requirements, and organizational priorities

ASTQB / ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification Plus Preparation Resources

  • Syllabus v1.0
  • ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification Syllabus
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  • Sample Exams
  • ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification Sample Exam
    Specially created for the ISTQB exam given by ASTQB & AT*SQA
    Questions (PDF) Answers (PDF)
  • Questions (PDF) Answers (PDF)
  • Glossary
  • Glossary of Software Testing Terms
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  • Exam Format
  • 40 questions | 60 minutes (25% extended time available if English is not your first language)
  • Pre-requisites
  • ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Why Should You Take Your Exam Through AT*SQA?

  • Boost your recognition and expand your opportunities: You’ll be listed in both the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register, giving you greater visibility with employers in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Stand out with a free credential: With every ISTQB exam purchase, you can choose a free AT*SQA micro-credential exam to showcase your QA expertise.
  • Get support in your job search anywhere in the world: Appear in the AT*Work™ directory, where employers look for testers who are between jobs, seeking freelance projects, or entering the industry.
  • Help your company grow: If your company offers testing or consulting services, listing it on AT*Consult™ can help attract new clients.
  • Prove you’re among the best: Earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking to elevate your status on the Official U.S. List, and rise in visibility on AT*Work™ and AT*Consult™.
Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™

Important: American companies check with us, ASTQB (ISTQB in the U.S.) and our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA, to see if you are on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ so you must register here through ASTQB or register directly through AT*SQA for your ISTQB exam to appear on that list. We will also add you to the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register.

  • Exam Structure
  • Exam Structure and Rules
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  • Exam Structure Tables
    Full List
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