ISTQB Certified Tester

Insufficient testing or unqualified testers are frequently the root causes of poor quality software. In fact, the systematic use of solid test techniques is the exception rather than the rule in practical applications. The objective of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Program is to change this. All important testing topics are explained and simulated for training purposes. ISTQB® Certified Tester is a globally homogeneous program, and can be considered the benchmark for software testing certification.

Hundreds of experts from more than 40 countries are continuously updating this program. Thanks to this close cooperation, international compatibility is always achieved. As a result, it is also possible to obtain certification as an ISTQB® Certified Tester in a wide variety of languages. At this time, GASQ offers certification at the Foundation Level in English, French, German, Polish and Russian.

More than 500,000 software testers are now in possession of an ISTQB compliant certification – and the number continues to grow every day. The ISTQB® Certified Tester Program provides participants with the knowledge they need to test software effectively. Our program comprises three levels: Foundation Level, Advanced Level and Expert Level.

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ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0

The Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 syllabus includes the following sections: The Fundamentals of Software Testing, Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, Static Testing, Test Analysis and Design, Managing the Test Activities, and Testing Tools.


Target group:

The Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 certification is suitable for anyone who needs to demonstrate practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. It is relevant for individuals in roles such as testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. Additionally, it is appropriate for those who require a basic understanding of software testing, including project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, and management consultants.

With the ISTQB® Certified Tester Scheme, testing professionals at all stages of their careers can benefit from the breadth and depth of knowledge offered, with the opportunity to pursue higher-level software testing qualifications such as the Core Advanced Levels, Specialist, and Expert Level certifications.


Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification does not expire.

Certification prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for certification. Nevertheless, we recommend participation in a training program offered by an ISTQB accredited training provider prior to taking the exam. In order to acquire the title of ISTQB Certified Tester you simply have to pass the Foundation Level exam.

 

 

The new ISTQB Foundation Level Syllabus v4.0 is now published.

You can download the new Syllabus here.

ISTQB Foundation Level

The Foundation Level syllabus v3.1 includes the following sections: The Fundamentals of Software Testing, Testing During the Product Lifecycle, Dynamic Testing, Static Testing, Test Management, and Testing Tools.


Target group:
The foundational level v3.1 of the Certified Tester training program aims at all individuals who are involved in software testing activities of any kind. This includes individuals holding positions as testers, test analysts, testing engineers, testing consultants, test managers, acceptance testers and software developers. The foundation level also addresses the needs of individuals holding positions such as project manager, quality manager, software development manager, system analytics specialist (business analysts), IT managers or management consultants who are eager to acquire basic knowledge and a fundamental understanding of software testing applications.


Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certification does not expire.

Certification prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for certification. Nevertheless, we recommend participation in a training program offered by an ISTQB accredited training provider prior to taking the exam. In order to acquire the title of ISTQB Certified Tester you simply have to pass the Foundation Level v3.1 exam.


You can book your exam here.

 

Anyone who has been studying for CTFL v3.1 can find information at the link until the sunset dates (9th May 2024 for English, 9th November 2024

You can download the new Syllabus here.

You can download a sample exam including the answer sheet here.

ISTQB Agile Tester

Agile testing is a relatively new approach to software testing that follows the principles of agile software development as outlined in the Agile Manifesto.

A tester on an Agile project will work differently than one working on a traditional project. Testers must understand the values and principles that underpin Agile projects, and how testers are an integral part of a whole-team approach together with developers and business representatives.

There is a lot of confusion concerning agile testing – which means there’s an educational opportunity as well. The Agile Tester certification will give the tester the knowledge to be a high-performing member of  agile testing teams.


Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB Agile Tester certification does not expire.

Certified agile testers should be able to demonstrate their skills in the following areas:

  • The Fundamentals of Agile Software Development
  • The different agile approaches
  • The Differences between Testing in Traditional and Agile Approaches
  • Testing in Agile Projects
  • Roles and skills of a tester in Agile Projects
  • Agile testing techniques and methods
  • Assess product quality risks within an Agile project
  • Estimate testing effort based on iteration content and quality risks
  • Tools in Agile Projects

Certification prerequisite is ISTQB Foundation Level certificate.

You can book your exam here.

Please download the current Agile Tester syllabus here.

ISTQB® Certified Tester - AI Testing

With increasing demand for skills in AI Testing, this new certification will support both individual career success and organizations seeking to leverage the benefits of AI.

Target Audience
Anyone involved in testing AI-based systems and/or AI for testing including testers, test analysts, data analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers and software developers.
 

Anyone who wants a basic understanding of testing AI-based systems and/or AI for testing, such as project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, operations team members, IT directors and management consultants.

Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB® Certified Tester AI-Testing certification does not expire.

Certification prerequisite is ISTQB Foundation Level certificate.

Please download the current AI Tester syllabus here.

ISTQB® Certified Tester - Game Testing

The ISTQB® Game Testing certification focusses on the understanding and skills needed to perform and manage testing on all levels in game projects. It covers the basic concepts of video and game testing as well as how to determine risks and goals for gaming software. It includes conceptually designing, implementing and executing game software tests, approaches to games testing (Game Testing Mechanics, Sound Testing, Graphics Testing and Localization) and recognizing games testing tools.

Target Audience

The Game Testing certification is for all professionals, who are responsible for Game projects. The certification aquires specific competences for game software.  

Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB® Certified Tester Game Testing certification does not expire.

Certification prerequisite is ISTQB Foundation Level certificate.

Please download the current Game Testing syllabus here.

ISTQB Model-Based Tester

Model-based testing is a concept that focuses on the software testing that generates from models that are abstract and represent a certain function or expected behavior of the system. This approach views software testing as an integral part of software development, which makes it both challenging and extremely beneficial for IT businesses.

Model-Based Tester module provides the professional testers with additional knowledge and skills in the area of model-based testing process, methodology and techniques. This qualification would be useful not only for software testing specialists, like software testers, test analysts, technical test analysts and test managers, but also for anyone who wants to understand the use of models for test generations.  


Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB Model-Based Tester certification does not expire.

Certified Model-Based testers should be able to demonstrate their skills in the following areas:

  • Objectives and motivations for MBT
  • MBT activities and artifacts in the test process
  • Integrating MBT into the software development lifecycles
  • MBT modeling activities
  • Languages for MBT models
  • Good practices for MBT activities
  • Classification and application of MBT test selection critetia
  • Evaluating and deploying an MBT approach
  • Managing and monitoring of an MBT approach deployment

Certification prerequisite is ISTQB Foundation Level certificate.

You can book your exam here.

You can download the current Model-Based Tester syllabus here.

Automotive Software Tester

Automotive Software Tester Module is mostly directed on professional software testers who have mastered the fundamentals of testing and want to devote their carreer to automotive branch.

The certification can also be useful for test analysts, test engineers, test managers, software developers, as well as anyone who would like to learn more about software testing in automotive projects.

Validity

Once achieved, the ISTQB Automotive Software Tester certification does not expire.

Automotive Software Tester Certification would allow the participants:

  • Work effectively in a test team
  • Apply the methods and techniques acquired with the Foundation Level certification in an automotive software testing setting
  • Obtain a general understanding of the standards relevant for the automotive branch, such as Automotive SPICE®, ISO 26262, etc.

Certification prerequisite is ISTQB Foundation Level certificate.

You can book your exam here.

You can download the current Automotive Software Tester syllabus here.

Usability Testing

The target group of Usability Testing certifications includes anyone who has experience in software testing and would like to broaden their comprehension of usability testing. This also applies to professionals who would like to advance in their carreer and become a speciaist in usability testing.

 

Once achieved, the ISTQB Usability Testing certification does not expire.

Certification prerequisite is ISTQB Foundation Level certificate.

You can book your Usability Testing exam here.

The current Usability Testing Syllabus can be downloaded for free here.

Usability Testing Certification candidates should be able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills with regard to following activities:

  • Identify and classify the usability risks in a certain project at any stage of a development cycle.
  • Be familiar with the concepts of usability, user experience, and accessibility, as well as their standards.
  • Plan the project in a way that stated usability, user experience and accessibility goals are achieved in practice.
  • Monitor the implementation of the test plan for achieving stated usability, user experience and accessibility goals.

ISTQB Performance Tester

The ISTQB Performance Tester qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing who wishes to broaden their knowledge of performance testing or anyone who wishes to start a specialist career in performance testing. The qualification is also aimed at anyone involved in performance engineering who wishes to gain a better understanding of performance testing.

Performance Testing Certification: Improve your software performance testing – and your career.

Validity
Once achieved, the certification does not expire.

Certified performance testers will be able to demonstrate their skills in the following areas:

  • Understand the basic concepts of performance and performance testing
  • Define performance risks, goals, and requirements to meet stakeholder needs and expectations
  • Understand performance metrics and how to collect them
  • Develop a performance test plan for achieving stated goals and requirements
  • Conceptually design, implement, and execute basic performance tests
  • Analyze the results of a performance test and state implications to various stakeholders
  • Explain the process, rationale, results, and implications of performance tests to various stakeholders
  • Understand categories and uses for performance tools and criteria for their selection
  • Determine how performance testing activities align with the software lifecycle

Please download the Performance Tester syllabus here.

Acceptance Testing

This acceptance testing qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software acceptance testing activities. This includes people in roles such as product owners, business analysts, testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers.
The focus of the syllabus is on the concepts, methods and practices of collaboration between product owners / business analysts and testers in acceptance testing.

The ISTQB Foundation Level certificate shall be obtained before taking the Foundation Level Acceptance Testing certification exam.

The main parts of the Syllabus are the following:

  • Introduction and Foundations
  • Acceptance Criteria, Acceptance Tests and Experience- Based Practices
  • Business Process and Business Rules Modeling
  • Acceptance Testing for Non-Functional Requirements
  • Collaborative Acceptance Testing

Please download the Acceptance Testing syllabus here.

Mobile Application Testing

Mobile Application Testing (MAT) module requires the set of skills and qualifications needed for software testing and the ability to apply these and develop them further in the context of mobile applications.

The learning objectives of MAT are directed on specific issues and features that are especially relevant for this type of testing. These include: developing test strategies based on the mobile market, preparing tests compatible with different types of mobile devices and their characteristics, understanding and mitigating the security issues related to mobile apps etc.

The ISTQB Foundation Level certificate is a prerequisite for taking the Mobile Application Testing exam.

The main parts of the Syllabus are the following:

  • Business and Technology Drivers
  • Mobile Application test Types
  • Common Test Types and Test Process for Mobile Applications
  • Mobile Application Platforms, Tools and Environment
  • Automating the Test Execution

The Mobile Application Testing syllabus can be downloaded here.

ISTQB Advanced Level Core

The Advanced Level builds on the concepts introduced in the Foundation Level and includes more higher-level and advanced material. It is divided into three modules: Test Manager, Test Analyst (previously called Functional Tester) and Technical Test Analyst (previously called Technical Tester). Participants have the option to pass an exam upon completion of each module.

 

Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level certification does not expire.

You can book your exam here.

Please download the Advanced Level syllabus here.

The Test Analyst and Technical Test Analyst exams based on Syllabus 2012 will be available until 04.02.2021 in English language and until 04.08.2021 in other languages. After that, it is only possible to take these exams based on Syllabus 2019.

The Test Manager module comprises the following components:
Test Management, Reviews, Error and Deviation Management, Test Optimization Process, Test Tools, Team Composition.


The Test Analyst module (previously called Functional Tester) comprises, among others, the following components:
Test Processes, Selection and Application of Test Processes, Functional Testing Techniques, Blackbox Tests, Reviews and Roles.


The Technical Test Analyst module (previously called Technical Tester) comprises, among others, the following components:
Test Process, Specification Based and Structure Based Test Processes, Static and Dynamic Analysis, Test of Software Properties, Test Tools: Selection, Evaluation and Introduction.

Expert Level

Important update: Until 31.12.2024 ISTQB® has agreed that the exams for all Expert Level parts can be delivered as multiple-choice question only exams (no essay requirement).

The ISTQB® Expert Level certifications are for individuals who have reached an advanced stage in their software testing career and who wish to further develop their expertise in specific areas.

Prerequisites
CTEL-TM and CTEL-ITP certifications require ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level-Test Manager (and ISTQB® Foundation Level) as prerequisites plus at least 5 years of practical testing experience and at least 2 years of industry experience in the specific Expert Level topic.

Exam Structure
Total Points: 35 - Passing Score: 23 - Exam Length: 45 mins - Non-Native Time Bonus: 25%

Validity
An ISTQB® Expert Level certification is valid for 7 years.

There are two ISTQB® Expert Level certifications available and each comprise a number of parts for which there are exams:

Test Management (CTEL-TM)

  • Strategic Test Management – Part 1
  • Operational Test Management – Part 2
  • Managing the Test Team –Part 3

Improving the Test Process (CTEL-ITP)

  • Assessing Test Processes – Part 1
  • Implementing Test Process Improvement – Part 2

Note: there is only one syllabus for CTEL-TM and one for CTEL-ITP (not separate syllabuses for each part).

Further information can be found in the ISTQB® Expert Level Rules & Recommendations. Please be aware that only the Multiple-Choice-Questions rules and the requirements to enter the Expert Level apply here.

 

Expert Level – Test Management

Holders of the ISTQB® Expert Test Management certification should be able to:

  • Lead the test management within an organization, project or program to identify and manage critical success factors with management commitment at CEO/Board level;
  • Take appropriate business-driven decisions on a test management strategy and implement organization wide commitment and compliance based on quality KPIs;
  • Assess the current status of the test management, propose step-wise improvements and show how these are linked to achieving business goals within the organizational context of test management (organization or project/program);
  • Set up a strategic policy for improving the test management and the testing, and implement that policy in an organization;
  • Analyze specific problems with the test management and its alignment with other roles or management areas in the project/organization, and propose effective solutions;
  • Create a master test plan with matching governance dashboard to meet or exceed the business objectives of the organization or a project/program;
  • Develop innovative concepts for test management (project) organizations which include required roles, skills, methodologies (tools) and organizational structure;
  • Establish a standard process for implementing test management in an organization (project/program) with standardized delivery based on quality KPIs;
  • Lead an organization to improve the test management process and manage the introduction of changes;
  • Understand and effectively manage the human issues associated with test-project management and implement necessary changes

Please download the respective syllabus here.

 

Expert Level – Test Management

Strategic Test Management

No. of Questions: 14 (Multiple Choice)
Total Points: 35
Passing Score: 23
Exam Length: 45 mins
Non-Native Time Bonus: 25%

The Strategic Test Management parts of the CTEL-TM syllabus considers the purpose of testing or the test mission, and the relation between the test policy, the test strategy, and the test objectives. It addresses the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction metrics for the test policy objectives. Integrating tools across the organization and testing, as part of a larger set of quality management activities necessary to deliver quality software products and services are included, as well as the management of external relationships, most especially the merging of test strategies with third party organizations. Part 1 of the CTEL-TM also looks at the test management considerations for different project lifecycle models.

Operational Test Management

No. of Questions: 14 (Multiple Choice)
Total Points: 35
Passing Score: 23
Exam Length: 45 mins
Non-Native Time Bonus: 25%

The Operational Test Management parts of the CTEL-TM syllabus considers the skills needed for the Test Manager to manage third party relationships including contractual, communication, integration, and verification of quality aspects. It covers the ability to create, build, and maintain relationships with other managers and other teams, as well as project management skills, including project risk management, and organizing and moderating effective retrospective meetings. Reporting and interpreting test results by evaluation of exit criteria is elaborated upon, and metrics are described which play a crucial role in the management of the test process. Release considerations for the Test Manager are also highlighted.

Managing the Test Team

No. of Questions: 16 (Multiple Choice)
Total Points: 35
Passing Score: 23
Exam Length: 45 mins
Non-Native Time Bonus: 25%

The Managing the Test Team parts of the CTEL-TM syllabus consider the people management skills that are a critical part of the Test Manager’s role and necessary to build, develop and lead test teams in organizations. This includes recruitment, setting goals and objectives, individual personalities and roles within teams, performance reviews, motivating and challenging the team and managing distributed teams. Being able to manage across the organization is another core part of the Test Manager’s role including being able to advocate, defend and promote the test team and its contribution to the organization, being able to communicate with stakeholders, advocating quality across the organization and being able to handle ethical issues.

Expert Level – Improving the Test Process

Holders of the ISTQB® Expert Improving the Test Process certification should be able to:

  • Lead programs for improving the testing process within an organization or project and can identify and manage critical success factors;
  • Take appropriate business-driven decisions on how to approach improvement to the test process;
  • Assess the current status of a test process, propose step-wise improvements and show how these are linked to achieving business goals;
  • Set up a strategic policy for improving the testing process and implement that policy;
  • Analyze specific problems with the test process and propose effective solutions;
  • Create a test improvement plan which meets business objectives;
  • Develop organizationals concepts for improvement of the test process which include required roles, skills and organizational structure;
  • Establish a standard process for implementing improvement to the test process within an organization;
  • Manage the introduction of changes to the test process, including co-operation with the sponsors of improvements;
  • Understand and effectively manage the human issues associated with assessing the test process and implementing necessary changes.

Please download the respective syllaubs here.

Expert Level – Improving the Test Process

Assessing Test Processes

No. of Questions: 25 (Multiple Choice)
Total Points: 35
Passing Score: 23
Exam Length: 45 mins
Non-Native Time Bonus: 25%

The Assessing the Test Process (CTEL-ITP-ATP) parts of the CTEL-ITP syllabus helps prepare individuals to fulfil the specific expert role within their organization or project, and more specifically to assess and advise on test process improvement. It covers the context of improvement, recognized models for improvement, analytic approaches, selection of an approach, and initiation of the process.

Implementing Test Process Improvement

No. of Questions: 25 (Multiple Choice)
Total Points: 35
Passing Score: 23
Exam Length: 45 mins
Non-Native Time Bonus: 25%

The ISTQB® Improving the Test Process - Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI) helps prepare individuals to fulfil the specific expert role within their organization or project, and more specifically to ensure that the implementation of test process improvements within their organization or project takes place effectively and stands the best chance of success. It covers the improvement process, organization considerations, change management, and success factors.

ISTQB Certified Tester Specialist Test Automation Engineer & Security Tester

The ISTQB Certified Tester Specialist Security Tester and the ISTQB Certified Tester Specialist Test Automation Engineer qualifications are aimed at people who have already achieved an advanced point in their careers in software testing and wish to further develop their expertise in security testing and automation testing respectively.

The focus of Security Tester module is planning, performing and evaluation of security tests from multiple perspectives. A Certified Security Tester should be able to alanyle and evaluate the existing security tests as well as identify the additional security tests needed in every specific situation or project.

Test Automation Engineer module verifies skills and knowledge of the participants in design, development and management of test automation solutions. A Certified Test Automation Engineer should demonstrate deep understanding and expertise in evaluating and using appropriate test automation techniques and approaches in every specific project according to the business needs.

 

 

Validity

Once achieved, ISTQB Certified Tester Specialist certifications do not expire.

 

Prerequisite for both certifications is ISTQB Foundation Level Certificate.

 

You can book your exam here.

Please download the current Security Tester syllabus here.

You can find the current Test Automation Engineer syllabus here.

 

ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester

The ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester certification is a continuation of the Foundation Level Agile Tester certification.

Open to candidates who already have an ISTQB Certified Foundation Level Tester and Foundation Level Agile Tester certification, it is aimed at people who have already reached an advanced point in their career in the field of software testing and who wish to further develop their skills’ expertise in aspects of testing techniques in an agile context.

 

 

Validity
Once achieved, the ISTQB Agile Technical Tester certifications do not expire.

Prerequisite is ISTQB Foundation Level & Agile Tester Certificate.

Please find an overview to our onsite sessions here.
You can book your remote session here.

The Syllabus can be downloaded here.

Downloads/ Syllabi

Exam

ISTQB CORE
Module

Duration

Questions

Pass Mark

Foundation Level -
Certified Tester
60 40 65
Advanced Level -
Test Manager
180 65 65
Advanced Level -
Test Analyst 2012
180 60 65
Advanced Level -
Technical Test Analyst 2012
120 45 65
Advanced Level -
Test Analyst 2019
120 40 65
Advanced Level -
Technical Test Analyst 2019
120 45 65

 

ISTQB AGILE
Module

Duration

Questions

Pass Mark

Foundation Level -
Agile Tester
60 40 65
Advanced Level -
Agile Technical Tester
90 40 65

 

ISTQB SPECIALIST
Module Duration Questions Pass Mark

Foundation Level -
∙ Acceptance Testing
∙ Automotive Software Testing
∙ Mobile Application Testing
∙ Model Based Tester
∙ Usability Testing
∙ Gambling Industry Testing
∙ AI Testing

60 40 65
∙Performance Testing 90 40 65
Advanced Level -
Test Automation Engineer
90 40 65
Advanced Level -
Security Tester
120 45 65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions.
25% time bonus for non native speaker can be granted. Please find further information here.

Results will be sent by e-mail within 7 Days after the exam.
The certificate will be provided via Email within 6 weeks of receipt of payment.

Time Bonus Regulations for ISTQB Exams

  • Non-Native-Speaker can ask for 25% extra time (time bonus) in ISTQB exams
  • In case of Foundation Level the extra time is 15 minutes (25% on 60 minutes exam time). So you have 75 minutes to answer your exam
  • To get a time bonus it is necessary to fill in and send back the Application form for non-native-speaker time bonus at least 2 working days before the exam
  • The certification authority will always check if your application has been filled correctly and if you are allowed to get the time bonus
  • During the exam (or directly before the exam) it is not possible to get time bonus
  • Also after the exam it is not possible anymore to re-open your exam to get time bonus

You can download the Application form for time bonus here.

ISTQB Partner Program

The ISTQB Partner Program recognises organisations with a demonstrated commitment to software testing certifications. It is in the ISTQB best interests to further develop the relationship with such companies, providing a partnership scheme to further develop the co-operation with a win-win approach.

Further info about the program can be found here.

The official ISTQB Partner Program slide share can be found here.

The ISTQB Partner Program consists of 4 levels:

    Silver Partner
    Gold Partner
    Platinum Partner
    Global Partner

GASQ is authorized from ISTQB to determine partners for this program. Become an official ISTQB Partner today and send us an e-mail.

What are the benefits of the ISTQB Partner Program?

The major benefits of the ISTQB Partner Program include:

  • Permission to use the ISTQB Partnership Program logo (and other permitted marketing material) on organisation's website
  • Recognition of the organisation's testing professionalism, both in the local and international market
  • Official Recognition Letter, indicating identity/location, validity and level
  • Listing of the organisation on ISTQB website
  • Listing of the organisation on the GASQ website
  • Special privileges in relation to ISTQB related events and conferences
  • Eligibility to receive the alpha version of new ISTQB Syllabi with the opportunity to contribute to their review
  • Honorary membership of the exclusive "ISTQB Partner Forum" which will allow Partners to receive news on the ISTQB Roadmap.

ISTQB Code of Ethics

In the following you find the ISTQB Code of Ethics. It can be found in the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level syllabus (v.2007, page 26).

Every participant sitting an ISTQB exam has to agree to the following ISTQB Code of Ethics:

PUBLIC
Certified software testers shall act consistently with the public interest.

CLIENT AND EMPLOYER
Certified software testers shall act in a manner that is in the best interest of their client and employer, consistent with the public interest.

PRODUCT
Certified software testers shall ensure that the deliverables they provide (on the products and systems they test) meet the highest professional standards possible.

JUDGEMENT
Certified software testers shall maintain integrity and independence in their professional judgement.

MANAGEMENT
Certified software test managers and leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach to the management of software testing.

PROFESSION
Certified software testers shall advance the integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the public interest.

COLLEAGUES
Certified software testers shall be fair to and supportive of their colleagues, and promote cooperation with software developers.

SELF
Certified software testers shall participate in lifelong learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall promote an ethical approach to the practice of the profession.

FAQ

I have lost my certificate. Is it possible to apply for a new one?
It is possible to apply for a replacement certificate; a processing fee of € 35 will be charged.

Is it possible to review the exam?
For a fee of € 80, a target-actual comparison can be performed at our business premises in Nuremberg, Germany. Conducting a target-actual comparison means that you will be presented the exam questions along with the solutions. You will have a time limit of 25% of the regular exam duration to conduct this review. Subsequently, you will be denied access to the questions that are currently being used in the exam.

If I do not pass, is it possible to take the exam again?
Yes, you can re-take the exam; however, you will be charged another exam fee.

Do I have to meet any prerequisites to participate in the Foundation Level?
No.

Is it possible for me to take the Advanced Level exam immediately without first passing the Foundation Level exam?
No. Before you are eligible to take the Advanced Level exam it is mandatory for you to have passed the Foundation Level exam.

When will my certificate expire?
The validity of both the Foundation and the Advanced Level certificates is indefinite.

Will I incur any other fees besides the exam fee?
No.

Will I have to attend a course before I sign up for the exam?
No, attending a course is a choice you make at your discretion. You can also take the test by self-study. However, we recommend you attend a course offered by an accredited training provider.

Will you notify my supervisor/employer as to whether I have passed or failed the exam?
No.