How to Get Promoted in Software QA

A manager summarized the secret to rapid promotion: "I proved I could do the next job while I was still in my current job."

How do you prove you can do the next job? Add ISTQB certifications from ASTQB and AT*SQA.

• ISTQB certification proves you have advanced knowledge. Foundation Level gets you started. Then advanced level ISTQB certifications like Test Manager, Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, and Agile Technical Tester prove you are ready for the next step. Add specialty ISTQB certifications like AI Testing, Test Automation Engineering, and Performance Testing, and you've built a strong case for promotion!
   
• Getting your ISTQB certifications through ASTQB and AT*SQA gets you noticed. Only ASTQB and AT*SQA can give you extra recognition that comes with:
  • A free connection to add your certifications to LinkedIn where you'll receive many likes and congratulations from your co-workers and managers.
  • Inclusion in the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ that is advertised more than 1 million times every year, plus the ISTQB SCR.
  • Inclusion in the AT*Work™ list of testers for hire if you are ever between jobs.

How to Prepare for the ISTQB Foundation Level Exam

If you or someone you know is preparing for the ISTQB Foundation Level exam, we make it easy. ASTQB and our exam provider AT*SQA offer free resources, great tips, and proven training recommendations.

If you're not sure where to begin, see our video, "How to Take Your ISTQB Exam" which covers the entire process.

One popular way to study is by using practice exams. Did you know that we offer an exclusive collection of practice exams in our resource library? Our exams are quite valuable as they were specifically developed for the ISTQB exam given by ASTQB & AT*SQA. This gives you more confidence that you are practicing the type of questions that you will see on your exam.

Make sure to also read through our ISTQB Foundation Level tips as we answer many questions about preparing for and taking the exam:

• How much experience is needed to take the exam?
• What is the ISTQB Foundation Level exam structure?
• How should I prepare?
• What terms should I know?
• Are practice exams helpful?

Our official exam provider AT*SQA also has a great guide with tips for scheduling and preparing for your exam day.

Reviewing these guides carefully can make your preparation for ISTQB Foundation Level less stressful and more productive. Good luck on your exam!

3 Ways the Official U.S. List Helps You 

1. It can help you get jobs with American companies. American companies and governmental organizations check with ASTQB & AT*SQA to see if you are certified. Why? Because ASTQB is the official U.S. board for ISTQB certification and AT*SQA is our official ISTQB exam provider. If you're on this list, companies know you took the official U.S. Board's American English ISTQB exam. 
    
2. It could help your company get contracts with American companies. Your inclusion on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ is a bonus for your company because it demonstrates your commitment to working with a U.S.-based software quality team. That's a big deal.
    
3. It makes you and your company more prominent. AT*SQA and ASTQB promote the importance of hiring individuals on our Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™, and our ads have been seen more than 50 million times. That makes your certification accomplishment more well-known to U.S. employers and clients every day! Don't forget that ASTQB and AT*SQA will also give you Testing Tiers® points that increase your level on the list.

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