ASTQB / ISTQB Test Analyst Certification Plus: Improve your software performance testing – and your career.

The Test Analyst Certification is important for:

  • QA professionals and functional testers who design, implement, and execute tests to verify that software meets business and user requirements
  • Analysts working in Agile, DevOps, or traditional environments who need to plan and perform risk-based, requirements-driven testing
  • Anyone who wants to deepen their testing expertise to lead functional testing, improve test coverage, and align testing with business goals
Register now for your ISTQB Test Analyst 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 Analyst Certification Plus can give you the ability to:

Design, prioritize, and execute functional tests using techniques such as decision tables, pairwise testing, and use case testing
Analyze business processes, requirements, and user stories to derive high-value test conditions and scenarios
Contribute to effective reviews of requirements, user stories, and test artifacts to uncover defects early
Apply risk-based testing to allocate testing effort based on likelihood and impact
Align testing tasks with organizational test strategies and product risk profiles
Evaluate quality characteristics such as usability, accessibility, and accuracy using appropriate test approaches
Collaborate across roles to define acceptance criteria and support behavior-driven development (BDD) and test automation
Measure and report test progress and quality using metrics relevant to stakeholders and test objectives
Support continuous improvement of test processes and contribute to defect prevention strategies

ASTQB / ISTQB Test Analyst Certification Plus Preparation Resources

  • Syllabus 4.0
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certification Syllabus
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  • Sample Exams
  • ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Sample Exam 1
    Specially created for the ISTQB exam given by ASTQB & AT*SQA
    Questions (PDF) Answers (PDF)
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certification Sample Exam 2
    Questions (PDF) Answers (PDF)
  • Glossary
  • Glossary of Software Testing Terms
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  • Exam Format
  • 40 questions | 2 hours (25% extended time available if English is not your first language)
  • Pre-requisites
  • ISTQB Foundation Level Certification, sufficient practical experience of three years

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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