What Are the Best Certifications for Your Career?

Most people choose a few certifications that can boost their career prospects. But which ones can help you, specifically?

Below are two must-have recommendations. At the bottom is an easy-to-use tool that will help you identify the other certifications you need based on your career goal.

No matter which certifications you choose, be sure to take them through our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA so you get 6 free extra career benefits.

Top Choice for Giving Employers What They Want: ISTQB Foundation Level

ISTQB Foundation Level certification is the most requested software testing certification in job postings. It’s a prerequisite for pursuing other ISTQB certifications, but employers prize it for the efficiency and effectiveness it brings to their teams.

A Director of Business Testing at a Fortune 500 company told us they have more than 40 testers certified through ASTQB and AT*SQA. Why? Because ISTQB Foundation Level ensures a common vocabulary and skills across their multiple, diverse teams.

Employers also like that everyone has earned their ISTQB certification using ASTQB's official American English exam. This ensures standardized, effective communication among global teams, significantly improving collaboration.

If you don't have ISTQB Foundation Level yet, you can stop here. Get it now.

Top Choice for Future-Proofing Your Career: AI Testing

How do you use AI for testing? How do you test AI? Show proof you can answer those questions, and your future will be bright!

The ISTQB AI Testing Certification is your proof you can answer those questions. It's designed to help you gain valuable skills and stand out for jobs, promotions, and raises. 

Here’s why getting your ISTQB AI Testing certification protects your career:

• Growing demand for AI testing skills: A Gartner report projects that by 2025, 70% of organizations will integrate AI into their operations, making AI expertise essential for software testers. Additionally, the World Quality Report found that 77% of companies are investing in AI to optimize their quality assurance processes.
   
• Cutting-edge skills: The ISTQB AI Testing Certification equips you with crucial abilities to understand the complexities of testing AI systems, apply AI to streamline and automate testing processes, and evaluate AI algorithms for reliability, fairness, and transparency.
   
• Enhanced career prospects: Companies are actively looking for testers who can handle the challenges posed by AI systems. This certification proves your commitment to staying ahead of technology trends, helping you get jobs, keep jobs, and move up in prestige and salary.

Prove you are a leader. Improve your chances for higher compensation. Take charge of your career today with ISTQB AI Testing Certification.

Top Choice for Your Unique Career Path: This Tool

There are many paths to success in software testing. And there are dozens of ISTQB certifications to get you there. 

With that many options, we know it can be overwhelming. That's why we created a software testing path questionnaire that will guide you to success.

It's easy. Just answer a few questions. Then get started on the career path that will make you happy and in-demand!