What will it take for you to succeed in QA testing in the future? Here is our prediction
The Future of QA Testing Jobs
Our Top Prediction for Your QA Testing Job
We asked top software testing experts how AI will affect your QA career.
Their main prediction: To succeed in a world with AI, testers will need broad software testing knowledge, not just basic testing skills.
Here were some of their reasons:
AI will handle many of the basic tasks QA testers do now, so those who can only do basic testing will struggle to keep their jobs.
New jobs will replace the basic roles, but those will require broader testing knowledge and skills.
Competition will be high for the new jobs, so proof of broader knowledge will be required.
There is a catch: Many testers don't have the broad experience to meet these requirements. There is also a solution: ASTQB's ISTQB certifications and AT*SQA's micro-credentials can build and prove your broad knowledge.
Time is short: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts that half of all lower-level jobs could disappear in one to five years. If you can't prove you have broad software testing knowledge and skills, your job could be at risk.
Without This, You Won't Be Able to Get the Interview: 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.
The ISTQB Foundation Level certification is required before you can take other ISTQB exams, so get it now if you don't already have it.
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 that 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.
You're Going to Need a Bigger Resume/CV: Start Here
There are many paths to success in software testing. And there are dozens of ISTQB certifications to get you there. For future jobs, you're going to need a few of them, not just Foundation Level.
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!
