Software Testing Isn't Going Away as a Career, But You Need These New Skills and Certifications

Do you want job security in software testing? Here are statistics from a recent Wall Street Journal article that should get your attention:

• The summary: "The AI Talent Race Is Reshaping the Tech Job Market."
   
• The broad data: Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. tech jobs posted so far this year are seeking employees with artificial-intelligence skills, job-listings data show, as companies in nearly every corner of the economy adjust their recruiting pipelines to embrace the technology. 
   
• The IT data: In the information sector, which includes many of the tech giants investing heavily in AI development and deployment, a leading 36% of IT jobs posted in January were AI-related.
   
• What CIOs are saying: Vish Narendra, CIO of Graphic Packaging International, said the paper-packing company is being “strategic” about hiring by focusing on roles in cloud computing, AI and cybersecurity. Ally Financial is primarily hiring for staff in cybersecurity, cloud and generative AI, said Sathish Muthukrishnan, its chief information, data and digital officer.

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification
• ISTQB AI Testing certification
• ISTQB Security Test Engineer certification
• AT*SQA Testing Using the Cloud micro-credential (which you can get for free with the purchase of any ISTQB exam through AT*SQA!)

First Step If You Have No Certification: 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 Certification For Job Opportunities: 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 this year, 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.

Another Certification For Job Opportunities: Security Test Engineer

The new ISTQB Security Test Engineer certification focuses on how security testing should be done, presenting security methodologies, standards, techniques, processes, and tools you need for today's jobs.

As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, a robust engineering-focused approach to testing security is more critical than ever. Without security testing aligned to an IT system’s specific risk levels, vulnerabilities may be exploited, potentially during production, with devastating consequences.

The ISTQB Certified Tester Security Test Engineer certification equips software testing professionals like you to enhance transparency around security risks, ensuring systems are protected against emerging threats.

Maximize Opportunities with Cloud Testing Knowledge

Testing in the cloud takes advantage of unique testing techniques, advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and tools. AT*SQA's Testing Using the Cloud micro-credential proves you have basic knowledge in this area. (Get this micro-credential exam free when you purchase any ISTQB certification exam through AT*SQA.)

Testing in a cloud may be performed on-site, or anywhere with an internet connection and the ability to authenticate into a service provider. Unlike testing internally managed servers and databases, testing in the cloud offers flexibility and possible overhead cost reductions for a software development business.