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ISTQB Foundation Level Certification is the entry-level ISTQB certification for software testing. It helps ensure that those involved in software quality use the same software testing terms and principles.
ISTQB Foundation Level Certification is the first ISTQB certification you can take, and it is required before you take any other ISTQB certification exam. See the full list of who is eligible for ISTQB exams.
Yes, when you take your ISTQB Foundation Level exam through ASTQB and its official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA, your ISTQB certification is valid and accepted globally.
Companies frequently post jobs requesting ISTQB Foundation Level Certification. Employers want employees to have ISTQB Foundation Level Certification because it provides a common set of testing terms and software QA principles that help testing teams communicate and collaborate more effectively. As you move up, employers may want you to have additional ISTQB certifications, but ISTQB Foundation Level is the first and most common request by U.S. employers.
To pass the ISTQB Foundation Level exam, start by downloading the free ISTQB syllabi, practice exams, and glossary here. You can self-study or take software testing training to prepare for your ISTQB Foundation exam. We recommend that you read these tips on how to pass the ISTQB Foundation Level exam before you start studying.
You can take the ISTQB Foundation exam online at a test center or online at home. If you have 5 or more people taking ISTQB exams at once, you can also take it on-site at your company. See the options for taking the ISTQB Foundation Level exam.
It is the official list used by U.S. employers to check for ISTQB certifications. It is the only complete, authoritative listing of ISTQB certifications issued by ASTQB, ISTQB’s official American board.
The only way to appear on both the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register and the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ is to register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB and through its official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA.
Register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB or through its official ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA.
Yes. You earn points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking by taking your ISTQB Foundation Level exam through ASTQB and AT*SQA. Only ASTQB and AT*SQA are authorized to award Testing Tiers™ points in the U.S. and globally.
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