ASTQB / ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering Certification Plus: Improve your software performance testing – and your career.

The Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering Certification is important for:

  • QA engineers, SDETs, and testers responsible for developing and maintaining test automation frameworks across multiple test levels
  • Teams scaling automation efforts across Agile, DevOps, or continuous integration pipelines that need structured approaches and tool alignment
  • Anyone seeking to take a technical leadership role in designing, implementing, and optimizing test automation architectures
Register now for your ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering 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 Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering Certification Plus can give you the ability to:

Design and implement modular, reusable, and maintainable test automation solutions aligned with test architecture principles
Analyze the suitability of different automation approaches and select tools based on organizational goals and technology constraints
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD workflows, test management systems, and defect tracking tools
Contribute to the test automation strategy by assessing risks, costs, and benefits of automation
Apply best practices for managing test data, environments, and execution across different test levels and systems
Develop automated tests for functional and non-functional requirements using structured design techniques
Monitor and maintain automated test suites to ensure stability, reliability, and relevance over time
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure traceability, version control, and documentation of automation assets
Evaluate automation metrics to guide improvements and support reporting to project stakeholders

ASTQB / ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering Certification Plus Preparation Resources

  • Syllabus v2.0
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineering Certification Syllabus
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  • Sample Exams
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineering 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 | 90 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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