What are the best software testing certifications? See the list below. ISTQB software testing certifications from ASTQB & AT*SQA give you a path to testing jobs and promotions. Important: ASTQB is the official United States Certification Board for ISTQB, so to appear on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ searched by American and global employers, you must register for your ISTQB exam through ISTQB global exam provider AT*SQA. Our ISTQB certification is valid worldwide, so you can take your ISTQB exam through AT*SQA from any country in the world. AT*SQA will also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. Only AT*SQA can add you to both lists, plus increase your Testing Tiers® ranking level. Do you need a software testing job? Only AT*SQA can add you to the AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire. If you don’t need a job now, this can also be used by you in the future. Register now for your ISTQB Certification exam through our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA Start with ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (CTFL) because it is required before you take the other ISTQB certifications (see the full list of ISTQB prerequisites). After ISTQB CTFL, there are many exciting certification options to build your career. See the Software Testing Career Road Map to learn the answer to the question “What is the best certificate for software testing?” as you advance your career. ISTQB Foundation Level Certification (CTFL) ISTQB Foundation ISTQB Foundation Level software testing certification (CTFL) is a career essential for anyone in software QA. Whether you test software full-time or just part-time through Agile, DevOps, or Continuous Delivery, you need ISTQB Foundation Level testing certification (CTFL) from ASTQB. ISTQB Certification is the most popular software testing certification in the U.S. and throughout the world. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Foundation Level Exam Details ISTQB Acceptance Testing ISTQB ISTQB Acceptance Testing is for all professionals involved in user acceptance testing (UAT), contractual and regulatory acceptance testing as well as alpha and beta testing. This includes anyone involved in software acceptance testing activities. This includes software testers, product owners, business analysts, testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Acceptance Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Agile Testing ISTQB Foundation The Agile Tester Foundation Level Certification demonstrates that you understand Agile testing concepts, communicate effectively with others in an Agile software team, and are committed to improving your professional knowledge as a software tester. ISTQB Agile Testing certification is appropriate for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of software testing in the Agile world. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Agile Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Agile Technical Testing ISTQB Advanced ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT) builds upon the ISTQB foundation level Agile testing certification so you can demonstrate that you: Have mastered basic Agile testing concepts and are ready to show your advanced knowledge Are developing technical testing skills in an agile context Are ready to take the lead in an Agile testing environment Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Agile Technical Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification, Agile Tester Certification ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst ISTQB Advanced Build your career with ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst Software Testing Certification. Demonstrate you have advanced software testing skills because you understand what it takes to be a top-notch test analyst. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst ISTQB Advanced Prove you have the desire to move higher in your career and your organization. You have the advanced skills that companies want to keep and promote. This certification shows you have a strong commitment to the testing profession and self-improvement. You enjoy working in the code and solving problems. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Advanced Test Management ISTQB Advanced Advanced Level Test Management (formerly Test Manager) certification shows you have a strong commitment to the testing profession, self-improvement, and leadership. Demonstrate you have advanced software testing skills and are ready to lead others. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Advanced Test Manager Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB AI Testing ISTQB ISTQB Certified Tester AI Testing certification is aimed at anyone involved in testing AI-based systems and/or Artificial Intelligence (AI) for testing. This includes people in roles such as testers, test analysts, data analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB AI Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Expert Test Management ISTQB Expert Are you a leader in software testing in your company? Then it’s time to step up to an Expert Level Certification. ISTQB Expert Level Software Testing Certification proves that you not only have the vision for great software testing, but you also have the credentials to back it up. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Expert Test Management Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification, Advanced Test Management Certification ISTQB Security Testing ISTQB Build your career with ISTQB Security Testing Certification. Make a difference for your company. According to research by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach was $3.62 million. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Security Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Test Automation Engineer ISTQB Test Automation Engineering Certification is one of the popular ISTQB certifications because it proves you understand test automation. Test automation skills and knowledge are in high demand and will help you move higher in your career and your organization. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Test Automation Engineer Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Test Automation Strategy ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification focuses on the strategic aspects of implementing test automation. It provides insights on optimizing test automation to support systems under test and demonstrates the effects on shift left and shift right approaches. It also ensures the test automation strategy targets relevant test cases for a high return on investment, regardless of the software development method—waterfall, Agile, or DevOps. This is strong career move for anyone involved in test automation. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Game Tester ISTQB Interested in testing games? Then you need ISTQB Game Testing certification. It is designed for everyone involved in software testing who wishes to start a career in game testing or stand out from other testers. ISTQB Game Testing certification is also perfect for game software engineers who want to gain a better understanding of game testing. If you want to be a professional game tester, this is the most important certification after ISTQB Foundation Level certification. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Game Tester Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Gambling Industry Tester ISTQB Being a gambling industry tester means that you must understand both testing in general and the unique set of skills for the gambling industry ecosystem. This ecosystem is filled with proprietary, complex, multifaceted gambling software, hardware, platforms, firmware, and operating systems. The objective of this syllabus is to provide Certified Tester Foundation Level graduates with the specific knowledge that is required for a career in gambling industry testing. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Gambling Industry Tester Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Mobile Application Testing ISTQB ISTQB Mobile Application Testing Certification: Prove your mobile testing skills with ISTQB Mobile Application Testing Certification from ASTQB. This ISTQB certification is a must for almost everyone because mobile devices are used so broadly. If you aren’t testing mobile apps or devices yet, you probably will, so now is the time to get ISTQB Mobile. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Mobile Application Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ASTQB Mobile Testing ASTQB Mobile Testing Certification: Show you are ready to test mobile apps, mobile phones and mobile devices with the global standard in mobile testing, ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester. If you don’t have Mobile Testing Certification yet, you are missing out on jobs and promotions. Get extra free benefits when you register for your exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) and add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire. ASTQB Mobile Testing Certification Exam Details Pre-requisites: None ASTQB IoT and Mobile Testing ASTQB The world of IoT and mobile devices is expanding. What started with mobile phones soon became smartphones and tablets, and then blossomed into the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices. Smartphones and tablets are often also referred to as mobile devices (that move around and connect from different points and via multiple protocols). Because they connect to the Internet, they are also a part of the IoT. Some devices, such as smart refrigerators and home security systems, are IoT and mobile devices and a part of the IoT, but are not “mobile”. This certification covers IoT and mobile devices, the inclusive set of all devices that have some ability to connect to the Internet. As the software for IoT and mobile devices has adapted to be faster and smaller, testing must adapt to be quicker and more lightweight. Prove you have what it takes to test IoT and mobile devices with ASTQB IoT and Mobile Testing Certification. Get extra free benefits when you register for your exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) and add you to the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire. ASTQB IoT Mobile Testing Certification Exam Details Pre-requisites: None ISTQB Model-Based Testing ISTQB Model-based testing is an innovative test approach to improve effectivity and efficiency of the test process. A model-based tester on a project uses models to drive test analysis and design and keeps the advantage of the models for other testing activities such as test implementation and reporting. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ directory of testers available for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Model-Based Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Usability Testing ISTQB ISTQB Usability Testing Certification builds and proves your usability testing skills. The ISTQB Certified Usability Testing Foundation Level (CTFL)-UT is an entry-level software testing certification that helps you build usability testing skills and prove your readiness to employers. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ directory of testers available for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Usability Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Performance Testing ISTQB The ISTQB Performance Testing Certification is important for anyone involved in software testing who wishes to broaden their knowledge of performance testing and wishes to start a specialist career in performance testing. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ directory of testers available for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Performance Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ISTQB Automotive Software Tester ISTQB ISTQB Automotive Software Tester certification gives you knowledge to deal with the increasing complexity in the development of software-based automotive systems. More than 50% of the added value of a vehicle is based on these systems, proving the importance of testing software-based automotive systems in vehicles. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ directory of testers available for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ISTQB Automotive Software Testing Exam Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification ASTQB Proficiency Distinction ASTQB The new ASTQB Proficiency Distinction™ program is designed to extend the value of your standard ISTQB and ASTQB certifications by recognizing the value of intensive hands-on interactive training as part of the certification experience. Get extra free benefits when you register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB & AT*SQA! Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can: 1) add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, 2) give you points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking, 3) add you to the AT*Work™ directory of testers available for hire, and 4) also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. ASTQB Proficiency Distinction Details Pre-requisites: ISTQB Foundation Level course through an ASTQB Accredited Training Provider approved for Proficiency Distinction Prerequisites ISTQB Prerequisites Please note the following prerequisites apply to ISTQB certifications: ISTQB Foundation Level Certification is a prerequisite for all other ISTQB certifications. ISTQB Foundation Level Extension Agile Testing Certification (or ISTQB Foundation Level 4.0 and above) is a prerequisite for Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester. ISTQB Advanced Level certification exam takers (Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, Test Manager) should have sufficient practical experience of approximately three years. ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management is a prerequisite for ISTQB Expert Level Test Management. Exam takers should have approximately 5 or more years of practical testing experience as well as at least 2 years of industry experience in the specific expert level topic. Software Testing Micro-Credentials AT*SQA Micro-Credentials Are you not sure which ISTQB Certification to choose after ISTQB Foundation Level? Our exam provider AT*SQA offers software testing micro-credentials on focused software testing topics such as Test Automation, Cybersecurity Testing, DevOps Testing, Testing Using the Cloud, API Testing, and more. These software testing micro-credentials are an easy way to explore a topic to see if you find it interesting. After earning your micro-credential, you’ll have confidence and a head start on your next ISTQB Certification such as ISTQB Test Automation Engineering, ISTQB Security Testing, ISTQB Test Analyst, and ISTQB Technical Test Analyst. Software Testing Micro-Credentials Pre-requisites: None Exam fees for those passing the exam include your listing on the official U.S. List of Certified and Credentialed Software Testers™ and for ISTQB exams, the ISTQB SCR, plus extra AT*SQA-only career benefits Testing Tiers® ranking points and inclusion in the AT*Work list of testers for hire. You must register through AT*SQA to get all of these extra benefits. Register for ISTQB exams and ASTQB exams To download this, please complete the form so you stay current with certification updates. See the "5 reasons you should only register for ISTQB exams through ASTQB." Email: Privacy Policy Acknowledgement I hereby acknowledge and agree that I have read and consent to the terms and conditions detailed in the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use. Manage Consent To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. 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