To build your software testing career, the best way to start is with the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) exam through ASTQB. The ISTQB Foundation Level provides you with the key terminology and principles of software testing, enhancing your ability to communicate with teams within your company and around the world. Additionally, when you take your ISTQB exam through ASTQB and our exam provider AT*SQA, you get exclusive career benefits that you won’t find elsewhere.
When you take your ISTQB exams through ASTQB and AT*SQA, you can appear on the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™, get a free micro-credential exam with each exam purchase, earn Testing Tiers® ranking points, add your company to AT*Consult, and join the AT*Work™ listings. These extra benefits make it easier for employers to find you and easily see that you have invested time into improving your software testing skills.
After you’ve passed the ISTQB Foundation Level, continue to build your skills. Expand your skill stack of ISTQB certifications that align with where you want your career to go. Many testers choose ISTQB certifications in areas such as AI testing, testing with generative AI, test automation, and test management. Combined with ISTQB Foundation Level, these certifications show that you understand modern tools, can work in complex projects, and are preparing for senior or leadership roles.
ASTQB and AT*SQA sole focus is on software testing, so they understand what hiring managers are looking for. Their combination of globally recognized ISTQB certification plus U.S.-focused visibility and career-boosting benefits give you a stronger story to tell in interviews and performance reviews.
Start with ISTQB Foundation Level through ASTQB, then add advanced and specialist exams to continue growing your skills. Over time, your stack of ISTQB certifications can make it clear you’re ready for promotion.
