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ISTQB Certification and ASTQB Perks Will Help Bolster Your Career

In an unpredictable 2025 economy, smart testers are stacking certifications to stay ahead. Here's your arsenal of ISTQB certifications from ASTQB to showcase expertise and safeguard your future:
 

  • ISTQB Foundation Level: Kickstart your QA career with core testing fundamentals, essential for Agile, DevOps, and beyond—your gateway to advanced certs.
     
  • ISTQB Acceptance Testing: Master user acceptance, regulatory, and beta testing to ensure software meets real-world needs as a tester, analyst, or developer.
     
  • ISTQB Agile Testing: Excel in Agile teams with proven communication and testing skills that drive collaboration and continuous improvement.
     
  • ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester: Lead Agile testing with advanced technical expertise, building on foundation knowledge for high-stakes environments.
     
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst: Hone elite analysis skills to become a top-tier tester, spotting defects and optimizing quality like never before.
     
  • ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst: Dive deep into code and problem-solving to deliver the technical prowess employers crave in complex projects.
     
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Management: Step up as a testing leader with management mastery, inspiring teams and proving your commitment to excellence.
     
  • ISTQB AI Testing: Future-proof your role by testing AI systems and tools, ideal for testers, analysts, and developers in cutting-edge tech.
     
  • ISTQB Security Testing: Safeguard against breaches with specialized security skills, turning high-risk threats into career-defining strengths.
     
  • ISTQB Test Automation Engineer: Automate efficiently to meet soaring demand, accelerating your path to senior roles and organizational impact.
     
  • ISTQB Test Automation Strategy: Boost efficiency by automating testing in waterfall, Agile, or DevOps for maximum ROI.
     
  • ISTQB Game Tester: Launch or elevate your game testing career, standing out in an exciting industry with tailored skills for immersive experiences.
     
  • ISTQB Gambling Industry Tester: Navigate complex gambling software and hardware with industry-specific knowledge for a lucrative, specialized niche.
     
  • ISTQB Mobile Application Testing: Master mobile technology by ensuring high-quality apps and devices.
     
  • ISTQB Model-Based Testing: Innovate with model-driven approaches to streamline analysis, design, and reporting for ultimate efficiency.
     
  • ISTQB Usability Testing: Boost user satisfaction with entry-level usability skills that make you employer-ready from day one.
     
  • ISTQB Performance Testing: Specialize in load and scalability to build a powerhouse career in high-performance software delivery.
     
  • ISTQB Automotive Software Tester: Tackle automotive software complexity, ensuring safety and value in the vehicles of tomorrow.


By choosing ASTQB for your ISTQB certifications, you'll gain exclusive U.S.-focused perks like inclusion on the Official U.S. List of Certified Testers™, a boosted Testing Tiers® ranking for standout visibility, access to free resources that accelerate your career, and a complimentary micro-credential from AT*SQA with every purchase. Register today and secure your edge in an uncertain economy.
 

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Free Micro-Credential Exams With ISTQB Exams


Software testing micro-credentials from AT*SQA allow you to prove your specialized testing knowledge, enhance your Testing Tiers® ranking, and learn about a software testing topic before you take your ISTQB certification exam. 

When you purchase an ISTQB exam from AT*SQA in 2025, you can request an AT*SQA software testing micro-credential exam for free. Choose from nearly 20 different micro-credential options, including our new test automation micro-credentials that will help you ramp up for the ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification. 
 
See The Many Micro-Credential Options
AT*Work List of Testers for Hire

Know a Tester Looking for a Job? AT*Work™ Can Help


AT*Work™ connects employers with testers seeking jobs due to layoffs or career changes. If you know of someone looking for a software testing job or freelance project, share this with them.

Employers use AT*Work™ to find testers because:

  • Employers can search by knowledge/skill.
  • The testers in AT*Work have proven themselves through one or more certifications earned through ASTQB and  AT*SQA. These include all of the ISTQB certifications offered by ASTQB.
  • The testers in AT*Work are arranged based on their Testing Tiers® rankings with the highest levels at the top.
Would you like to be in the AT*Work directory? You can be listed when you have certifications from AT*SQA and ASTQB.

To opt into the AT*Work™ Software Tester Directory, do the following:

Share this information with testers looking for a job – they will appreciate it.
 
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AT*SQA Makes It Even Easier to Take ISTQB Exams

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No one makes it easier to register for ISTQB exams than AT*SQA, our official ISTQB exam provider. Now they've made it even easier! 

AT*SQA provides detailed videos and instructions on the ISTQB exam instructions page. Learn about creating an account, scheduling/rescheduling an exam, and tips for the online testing experience. 

Exam instructions may not seem that special, but the more you are prepared for your exam, the better your exam day will be! This is another great AT*SQA advantage. 

See the ISTQB Exam Resources

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