There are so many jobs requesting ISTQB/ASTQB certification that you could choose by:
Surroundings: beach or mountain
City type: urban or rural
Location: East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, North, South, Southwest or remote
Flexibility: Full-time or contract
Level: Entry level, mid level, or senior level
Industry: Financial, video games, banking, apps, retail, tech, manufacturing...too many to list!
Stay or go: Getting a promotion with your current employer can be the very best choice!
There are so many options, it's hard to decide! That's why we recommend you start with the question, "What type of testing do I enjoy or want to learn more about?"
The ASTQB software testing road map makes it easy to learn about types of testing. Click on the map below to see a larger version. Then click on a type of testing to see more details so you can determine if it's right for you!
When you take your ISTQB exam through ASTQB, you can appear on both the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ in addition to the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register.
ASTQB Exams Eligible for VA Benefits
Another ASTQB Advantage: When you take your ISTQB exam through ASTQB, it's probably eligible for VA benefits from the GI Bill related to exam cost reimbursement.
ASTQB has approval from the Veteran's Administration for:
ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL)
ISTQB Agile Testing
ISTQB Performance Testing
ISTQB Usability Testing
ISTQB Security Testing
ISTQB Test Automation Engineer
ISTQB Model-Based Testing
ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst
ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst
ISTQB Advanced Test Manager
ASTQB Mobile Testing
Note that you must take these ISTQB exams through ASTQB and our official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA for them to be eligible for reimbursement.
More certifications from ASTQB will be added, so watch for future announcements!