Here are the 5 easy steps that will lead to software testing jobs and promotions

5 Steps to ISTQB Certification

  1. Start by learning about ISTQB Foundation Level Certification.
  2. Then study for the ISTQB exam using the free ISTQB syllabus (what you need to know to pass the exam), sample exam questions & answers, and glossary of software testing terms. Or you can choose the easier, faster route of taking an accredited (proven) software testing training course. Also see the tips to pass the ISTQB Foundation Level exam.
  3. Next, register for your exam through our ISTQB exam provider AT*SQA. Note: American employers check with us, ASTQB and AT*SQA, to see if you are ISTQB certified. Why? Managers want you to take ASTQB’s version of the ISTQB exam to show you can communicate clearly with the rest of their American team. You must register for your ISTQB exam through ASTQB and AT*SQA for your ISTQB certification to appear on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ and earn points toward your Testing Tiers™ software tester ranking.
  4. Finally, pass the exam. Excellent! Now you can appear on the Official U.S. List of ISTQB Certified Software Testers™ that American employers check. We will also add you to the ISTQB successful candidate register. And AT*SQA will give you points toward your Testing Tiers™ software tester ranking! You can now proudly display your software testing certificate and include your certification on your resume, stating that you are on the official U.S. list. Pro tip: Add your certifications to LinkedIn for free through your AT*SQA account!
  5. Keep moving up. Look at the Software Testing Career Path to see where you should take your career. Hint: Mobile testing certification and Agile testing certification are in-demand certifications that are relatively easy. You can take them right away. Be sure to take them through ASTQB and AT*SQA so you keep earning points toward your Testing Tiers™ software tester ranking. Bonus: Only ASTQB and AT*SQA let you retake your ISTQB exam for free when you utilize an ASTQB Accredited Training Provider and meet the criteria – see the details.
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Important: Only ASTQB & AT*SQA can give you all of these extra, free career benefits, so be sure to register for your ISTQB exams through AT*SQA.

  • Boost your recognition and expand your opportunities: You’ll be listed in both the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register, giving you greater visibility with employers in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Stand out with a free credential: With every ISTQB exam purchase, you can choose a free AT*SQA micro-credential exam to showcase your QA expertise.
  • Get support in your job search anywhere in the world: Appear in the AT*Work™ directory, where employers look for testers who are between jobs, seeking freelance projects, or entering the industry.
  • Help your company grow: If your company offers testing or consulting services, listing it on AT*Consult™ can help attract new clients.
  • Prove you’re among the best: Earn points toward your Testing Tiers® ranking to elevate your status on the Official U.S. List, and rise in visibility on AT*Work™ and AT*Consult™.

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What is software testing certification?

Software testing certification demonstrates your knowledge and skill. The leading software testing standards are ISTQB software testing certification and ASTQB mobile testing certification.

That’s why ISTQB software testing certification is used in 130 countries with 900,000+ software testing certificates issued, making it by far the #1 software testing certification in the world.

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The Easy Way to Get Ready for the ISTQB Exam

ASTQB recommends that you prepare for the ISTQB exam by utilizing an ASTQB-accredited training provider or by using self-study materials such as the ISTQB syllabi and glossary. We cannot confirm the accuracy or authenticity of other, non-accredited online test preparation sites or materials. You may also find these software testing books and publications to be useful.

The ISTQB exam costs are as follows:
  • ISTQB Foundation Level exam is US $229
  • ISTQB Agile Testing exam is US $199
  • ISTQB AI Testing US is $199
  • ISTQB Testing with Generative AI is US $199
  • ASTQB IoT and Mobile Testing exam is US $199
  • ISTQB Gambling Industry Tester is US $199
  • ISTQB Game Testing is US $199
  • ISTQB Usability Testing exam is US $199
  • ISTQB Performance Testing exam is US $199
  • ISTQB Model-Based Testing exam is US $199
  • ISTQB Automotive Testing exam is US $199
  • ISTQB Security Test Engineer is US $199
  • ISTQB Security Testing exam is US $249
  • ISTQB Test Automation Strategy is US $199
  • ISTQB Test Automation Engineering exam is US $249
  • Each of the ISTQB Advanced Level exams (Test Manager, Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, Agile Technical Tester) are US $249
  • Each of the ISTQB Expert Level exams is US $575

Of course, great pricing isn’t the only reason testers choose ISTQB Certification from ASTQB, the U.S. country board for ISTQB. Testers love ASTQB-built tests because they are of the highest quality: each question is fair, with no misleading or easily mistaken wording. See a full list of reasons why you should take your ISTQB Certification exam from ASTQB. As an added bonus, taking your ISTQB Certification exam through ASTQB gives you exclusive certified tester benefits such as earning points toward your Testing Tiers™ software tester ranking. Start today so you can pass your exam and show your boss your software testing certificate.