If you’re a software tester, you know that artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having an impact on the software development and QA testing profession. As companies and governments integrate AI into their products and processes, the demand for AI-skilled software testers will increase sharply.

If you want to be competitive and future-proof your software testing career, this is the time to get ISTQB AI Testing certification through ASTQB & AT*SQA.

Surveys Show the Demand for AI Skills in Software Testing

AI adoption is accelerating at an unprecedented rate across industries. According to a 2024 survey conducted by FTI Consulting on behalf of UST, 99% of senior IT decision-makers said their companies are deploying AI, with more than half using and integrating it throughout their organizations. Moreover, 93% believe AI will be essential to success within the next five years. However, a significant skills gap exists, as 76% of companies reported a severe shortage of AI-trained personnel.

The demand for AI skills is clearly reflected in job postings. The Wall Street Journal reported that nearly 1 in 4 U.S. tech jobs posted this year require AI expertise. In the information sector, 36% of IT jobs posted in January 2024 were AI-related. This trend is reinforced by a November report from Randstad, which found that demand for AI skills increased five-fold between 2023 and 2024. AI-related job postings were particularly high for data scientists, data engineers, and software quality experts.

Why You As a Software Tester Need AI Skills

AI is not only being integrated into software applications but also into the software testing process itself. AI-driven test automation, predictive analytics, and machine learning-based error detection are transforming how software is tested. Traditional testing methods are no longer sufficient for AI-powered systems, which can adapt and learn over time, introducing new complexities that require specialized testing knowledge.

A Red Hat survey of IT managers across Europe and the UAE found that 71% of respondents reported a shortage of AI skills, making it the most significant skills gap today—greater than cybersecurity, cloud, and Agile. This highlights the urgent need for testers to upskill in AI to remain valuable to employers.

How ISTQB AI Testing Certification Makes You an AI Pro

The ISTQB AI Testing certification is designed to equip software testers with the skills needed to handle the complexities of AI-driven systems. It covers key areas such as:

  • Quality Characteristics for AI-Based Systems
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • ML – Data
  • ML Functional Performance Metrics
  • ML – Neural Networks and Testing
  • Testing AI-Based Systems Overview
  • Testing AI-Specific Quality Characteristics
  • Methods and Techniques for the Testing of AI-Based Systems
  • Test Environments for AI-Based Systems
  • Using AI for Testing

Registering for your ISTQB AI Testing certification through ASTQB and AT*SQA comes with extra career advantages for you including:

Future-Proof Your Career with AI Testing Skills

AI is not a passing trend. It is reshaping the future of software development and testing – and your career. With nearly every major company investing in AI, software testers with AI skills will be in demand. The ISTQB AI Testing certification from ASTQB & AT*SQA provides a structured, globally recognized way to demonstrate your expertise in AI testing, setting you apart from other testers and increasing your value in the job market.

Register now for the ISTQB AI Testing certification so you remain competitive with AI testing skills and extra career advantages from ASTQB and AT*SQA.