ISTQB Exam Prices 2026

All prices are in USD. When registering with our exam provider, AT*SQA, you can pay in your local currency.

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What are the ISTQB exam fees?

• The ISTQB Foundation Level exam is $229 USD.
• The ISTQB specialist exams such as ISTQB AI Testing, ISTQB Testing With Generative AI, ISTQB Agile Testing, ISTQB Test Automation Strategy, ISTQB Game Testing, ISTQB Usability Testing, ISTQB Model-Based Testing, ISTQB Gambling Industry Testing, ISTQB Acceptance Testing, ISTQB Mobile Application Testing, ISTQB Automative Software Testing, and ISTQB Performance Testing have a price of $199 USD.
• The more advanced ISTQB specialist exams such as ISTQB Security Testing and ISTQB Security Test Engineer have a price of $249 USD.
• The ISTQB core advanced level exams such as ISTQB Test Manager, ISTQB Test Analyst, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst, ISTQB Agile Technical Tester, and ISTQB Test Automation Engineering have a price of $249 USD.
• The ISTQB Expert Level exams have a cost of $575 USD.

Get Free Extras With ISTQB Exams: When you register for your ISTQB exams through our official global ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA, you also get extra benefits because they are a non-profit organization. Only AT*SQA gives you all of these:

• Extra, free ISTQB sample exams that closely match the style of the real ISTQB exams you book and take through AT*SQA
• A free software testing micro-credential exam from AT*SQA so you can further prove your QA knowledge in area such as API testing, test automation, and more
• The ability to appear in the AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire if you ever need a job
• The chance to add your company to that AT*Consult List of Testing Services Companies if they offer those services
• The opporunity to appear in both the ISTQB successful candidate register plus the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ (useful for future career flexibility even if you currently don’t work for a U.S. company)
• A free permanent page with your badges and a free one-click LinkedIn connection so your ISTQB certification get more attention

Register for your ISTQB exam now at the non-profit ISTQB exam registrar, AT*SQA, to get all of these free extras. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take a specialist exam without passing the ISTQB Foundation Level first?

No, in order to take a specialist exam, you must first take and pass the ISTQB Foundation Level.

If I do not pass my ISTQB exam, do I have to pay again to retake it?

Yes, to retake an ISTQB exam, you must pay for it again. ASTQB runs special retake deals on select exams. See our discounts and specials page for more details.

Are ASTQB’s prices the same worldwide?

Yes. Wherever you are in the world, ASTQB charges the same price. You can pay in your local currency at checkout when purchasing through AT*SQA.

Is ISTQB Foundation Level worth it?

Yes, ISTQB Foundation Level can help your career by showing you understand the basics of software testing, helping you integrate into a team using ISTQB terminology, get past automated resume screenings, and more.