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Get Free Micro-Credential Exams with Your ISTQB Exam Purchases Now through October 31st


Software testing micro-credentials from AT*SQA allow you to demonstrate specialized testing knowledge, enhance your Testing Tiers® ranking, and practice for your ISTQB certification exam. 

Through October 31st, when you purchase an ISTQB exam from AT*SQA, you can request an AT*SQA software testing micro-credential exam for free. Choose from 15 different micro-credential options, each normally priced at $39-$49. See the details for more information.
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Test Automation Strategy Pro

Become a Leader with the New ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification


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

ISTQB's new ISTQB Test Automation Strategy (TAS) certification makes you a leader in test automation. This certification focuses on the strategic aspects of implementing test automation and complements the ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification.

The new ISTQB Test Automation Strategy (TAS) certification:
  • Provides insights on optimizing test automation to support systems under test (SUT) 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—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 ISTQB Test Automation Strategy for your career. Download the free syllabus and sample exam questions and answers.
Learn About Test Automation Strategy

Is Year-End Budget Available? Get ISTQB Exam Vouchers That Are Good for 365 Days

If you have year-end budget available, use it for ISTQB exam vouchers from ASTQB & AT*SQA. Our ISTQB exam vouchers let you schedule your exam anytime during the next 365 days. See all 5 extra benefits you receive when you take your ISTQB exams through ASTQB and AT*SQA.

As always, when you purchase 20 or more vouchers at one time, you receive a 10% discount. 

Purchase your exam vouchers right now at our official ISTQB exam provider, AT*SQA. Let AT*SQA know if you need even higher quantities, and they may be able to apply additional discounts.

Test Automation Engineer

Become More Valuable as a Test Automation Engineer


Getting the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer certification is more helpful to your career than ever!

ISTQB has introduced a significant update to the ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer (TAE) certification with a new version that makes it more relevant for current test tools and Agile software development methods.

The updated ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification:
  • Expands on the original syllabus for deeper understanding and practical implementation.
  • 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.
  • Is targeted at technical testers, test automation engineers, and others.
Elevate your skills and your career. Get ISTQB Test Automation Engineering certification. Note: Exam vouchers purchased from AT*SQA are valid for either the new exam or the original exam. The original exam can be taken through June 12, 2025. 
Learn About Test Automation Engineering
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. 

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