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$99 Retakes for Test Automation and AI

You Need Proof of Test Automation Skills. This Helps.


Get $99 Retakes for ISTQB Test Automation Engineering and ISTQB Test Automation Strategy, plus the ISTQB AI Exams. 

Every job posting seems to be asking for test automation skills. You'll need proof of those skills for your next promotion. ASTQB & AT*SQA are making it easier!

From August 8 to December 31, 2025, if you take an ISTQB test automation exam through AT*SQA and fail, you can retake it for just $99. Both the original and retake exams must be purchased and completed between those dates. See the details. This applies to:


AI testing knowledge is also critical to keeping your job safe, so this offer also applies to ISTQB AI exams taken through AT*SQA :


These certifications are important for your career, so we're making it easier for you to succeed. Get started now so you can pass all of these certifications by year-end!

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ISTQB Test Automation Strategy


Power your career ahead with the ISTQB Test Automation Strategy certification!

ISTQB opened a new pathway in test automation by introducing the ISTQB Test Automation Strategy (TAS) certification. This certification focuses on the strategic aspects of implementing test automation and complements the ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification.

The ISTQB Test Automation Strategy (TAS) certification:
  • Provides insights on optimizing test automation to support systems under test and demonstrates the effects on shift left and shift right approaches.
  • Identifies infrastructure components and dependencies affecting test automation.
  • Ensures the test automation strategy targets relevant test cases for a high return on investment, regardless of the software development method, be it waterfall, Agile, or DevOps.
  • Incorporates best practices from a global body of test automation architects, test leads, and practitioners.
  • Helps test engineers and managers oversee the deployment of test automation for projects across the enterprise.
Get the power of the ISTQB Test Automation Strategy for your career. Download the free syllabus and sample exam questions and answers.
Learn About the Test Automation Strategy Certification
Test Automation Engineer

ISTQB Test Automation Engineering


Getting the ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification is more helpful to your career than ever!

ISTQB's Test Automation Engineering (TAE) certification is aligned with current test tools and Agile software development methods.

The ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification:
  • Shows you have a deeper understanding and practical implementation of test automation.
  • Includes enhanced test automation architecture discussion for multi-project design.
  • Has a greater emphasis on the maintainability of automation code for seamless solutions.
  • Offers new topics on test automation in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Expands discussion on verification and continuous improvement activities.
  • Reflects changes in test tools and Agile methodologies.
  • Incorporates best practices from global test automation architects and practitioners.
  • Targets technical testers, test automation engineers, and others who want to move up in their careers.
Elevate your skills and your career. Get the ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification
Learn About the Test Automation Engineering Certification
AT*Work Software Tester Directory

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


AT*Work™ connects employers with testers who are 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 who are looking for a job – they will appreciate it.
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