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Certifications offered by the SSTQB

The ISTQB® divides its certifications into "Core" and "Specialist": ​

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Core, including foundation level and advanced: the standard skills that remain relevant across all work environments: Management, Analysis and Automation

 

Specialist, for those whose roles require an in-depth understanding of specific topics, organized into 3 subcategories:

  • Technologies and Approaches (Agile, DevOps, Mobile App, Artificial Intelligence, Model-based, and Automation Strategy)

  • Quality Characteristics and Test Levels (Usability, Security, Performance, and Acceptance)

  • Testing in Particular Domains (Game, Gambling, Automotive, and Finance)

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SPECIALIST

Technologies and Approaches:​​

  • ISTQB® CT-MAT CT - Mobile Application Testing - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-ATLaS CT -Agile Test Leadership at Scale - Version 2.1

  • ISTQB® CT-ATT CT - Agile Technical Tester - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-AI CT - AI Testing - Version 2.0

  • ISTQB® CT-AI CT - AI Testing - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-GenAI CT - Testing  with Generative AI - Version 1.1

  • ISTQB® CT-MBT CT - Model-Based Tester - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-TAS CT - Test Automation Strategy - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-QDO CT - Quality in DevOps- Version 1.0

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Testing in Particular Domains

  • ISTQB® CT-GT CT - Gambling Industry Tester - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-AuT CT - Automotive Software Tester - Version 1.0​

  • ISTQB® CT-GaMe CT - Game Testing - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-FT CT - Finance Testing - Version 1.0

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Quality Characteristics and Test Levels 

  • ISTQB® CT-AcT CT - Acceptance Testing - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-PT CT - Performance Testing - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-SEC CT - Security Tester - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-STE CT - Security Test Engineer - Version 1.0

  • ISTQB® CT-UT CT - Usability Testing - Version 1.0

 

EXPERT​

  • ISTQB® CTEL-TM-STM CTEL - TM - Strategic Test Management - 2011 Syllabus

  • ISTQB® CTEL-TM-OTM CTEL - TM - Operational Test Management - 2011 Syllabus

  • ISTQB® CTEL-TM-MTT CTEL - TM - Managing the Test Team - 2011 Syllabus

  • ISTQB® CTEL-ITP-ATP CTEL - ITP - Assessing the Test Process - 2011 Syllabus

  • ISTQB® CTEL-ITP-ITPI CTEL - ITP - Implementing Test Process Improvement - 2011 Syllabus

All syllabi, sample exams as well as the glossary can be found via the downloads:

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Exam Information (Duration and Requirements)

Important Note:

The ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) is a requirement for any participant wishing to get certified in any other ISTQB certification.  

1-Hour Exams

40 questions, minimum of 65% (26 questions correct) required to pass

Participants taking an exam in their non-native language can apply to a receive 25% time-extension accommodation (15 extra minutes). This must be approved prior to registration.

  • ISTQB CTFL 4.0

  • ISTQB CTFL-AT 1.0

  • ISTQB CT-AI 1.0 & 2.0

  • ISTQB CT-MAT 

  • ISTQB CT-AuT 

  • ISTQB CT-AcT

  • ISTQB CT-UT

  • ISTQB CT-GaMe

  • ISTQB CT-GT

  • ISTQB CT-MBT

  • ISTQB CT-QDO

  • ISTQB CT-FT

  • ISTQB CT-TAS

  • ISTQB CT-STE (75 Minutes)

1.5-Hour Exams

40 questions, minimum of 65% required to pass. Questions vary from 1-3 points.

Participants taking an exam in their non-native language can apply to a receive 25% time-extension accommodation (22.5 extra minutes). This must be approved prior to registration.

  • ISTQB CTAL-AT 2.0

  • ISTQB CT-PT

  • ISTQB CT-TAE 1.0

  • ISTQB CTAL-TAE 2.0

  • ISTQB CTAL-ATT

2-Hour Exams

40 - 45 questions, minimum of 65% required to pass. Questions vary from 1-3 points.

Participants taking an exam in their non-native language can apply to a receive 25% time-extension accommodation (30 extra minutes). This must be approved prior to registration.

  • ISTQB CTAL-TM 3.0

  • ISTQB CTAL-TA 

  • ISTQB CTAL-TTA 

  • ISTQB CT-SEC

  • ISTQB CT-ATLaS

Taking an Exam with SSTQB Exam Questions

The Spanish Software Testing Qualification Board use exam partners to deliver all forms of the ISTQB® Exams in Spain and beyond:

  • Online exams (remote for individuals)

  • Center exams (via 5200 Pearson Centers)

  • Online exams (onsite for Groups)

  • Paper exams (onsite for Groups)

  • Open (public) exam sessions

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For more details on exam provision, such as public exam dates, how to sit an online exams and booking onsite exams, please contact our exam partner Brightest.

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Contact Information: 

Tel: +49 (0)176 7689 7461

Email: info@brightest.org

Website: www.brightest.org

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Valeria Cocco
valeria@brightest.org

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