ASTQB / ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Plus: Improve your software testing – and your career.

The Foundation Level is important for:

  • Testers, QA professionals, and developers who want to build a strong understanding of software testing principles and techniques
  • Teams working in Agile, DevOps, or traditional environments who need to apply consistent testing practices across the lifecycle
  • Anyone aiming to start or formalize a career in software testing with a globally recognized certification
Register now for your ISTQB Foundation Level 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 Foundation Level Certification Plus can give you the ability to:

Understand the purpose, principles, and key activities of software testing within the software development lifecycle
Apply fundamental test design techniques such as equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, and decision tables
Identify defects, contribute to reviews, and support quality goals throughout development and maintenance phases
Collaborate effectively in a testing team and across roles using shared terminology, tools, and workflows
Understand the differences between static and dynamic testing and when to use each approach
Use a structured test process, including planning, execution, reporting, and closure, aligned to defined goals
Recognize the importance of risk in guiding testing priorities and scope
Understand test tool categories, their benefits and risks, and how to support effective tool use in a project
Support continuous improvement by applying lessons learned from test outcomes, defect trends, and project retrospectives

ASTQB / ISTQB Foundation Level Certification Plus Preparation Resources

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.

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