About SASTQB
Supporting International Software Testing Certification Across Southern Africa
The Southern African Software Testing Qualifications Board (SASTQB) is the official ISTQB® Member Board for Southern Africa.
We provide access to internationally recognised certification examinations for software testing, quality assurance, requirements engineering and related professional disciplines. Our role is to help individuals and organisations develop, assess and formally recognise the knowledge required to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
As a not-for-profit examination service provider, SASTQB supports the professional development of the region’s software testing and quality community through secure examinations, internationally aligned certification schemes, accredited training partnerships and local candidate support.
Who We Are
SASTQB forms part of the international ISTQB network of Member Boards, examination providers and accredited training providers.
ISTQB is the leading global certification scheme for software testing professionals. As of May 2025, ISTQB had administered more than 1.5 million examinations and issued more than 1.1 million certifications across over 130 countries.
Through our role as the regional Member Board, SASTQB helps make these internationally recognised certification pathways accessible to candidates and organisations across Southern Africa.
Our work includes:
What We Do
We Provide Certification Examinations
SASTQB provides examinations for professionals at different stages of their careers, from those entering software testing to experienced specialists, technical practitioners and test leaders.
Our certification portfolio includes:
Available subjects include software testing foundations, Agile testing, test management, test analysis, technical testing, test automation, artificial intelligence, security, performance, mobile application testing, usability, automotive software, acceptance testing and other specialist disciplines.
We Offer Flexible Examination Options
Depending on the certification and scheduled availability, candidates may be able to write through:
SASTQB currently supports remote-proctored examinations and paper-based sessions in selected Southern African locations. Private sessions may also be arranged for organisations and groups.
We Support Candidates
Preparing for a professional certification can involve more than choosing an exam date.
Our team assists candidates with:
We also provide access to official syllabi, sample examination papers, sample answers, glossaries and other supporting documents through our certification and downloads pages.
We Support Organisations
SASTQB works with companies, public-sector organisations, educational institutions and training providers seeking to develop and certify software testing and quality capabilities.
Organisations can work with SASTQB to:
We Support Accredited Training
SASTQB maintains relationships with accredited training providers that deliver recognised training for applicable certification products.
Accredited training providers are assessed against the requirements of the relevant certification scheme and offer courses aligned with official syllabi and learning objectives.
Candidates are not required to attend training for every certification, but accredited training can provide structured preparation, expert guidance and practical support.
Our Role as an ISTQB Member Board
ISTQB operates through a global network of Member Boards that support the Certified Tester scheme within their respective countries and regions.
As the official Member Board for Southern Africa, SASTQB provides a local connection to the international ISTQB certification framework. We collaborate within the wider ISTQB community while supporting the requirements of candidates, training providers, employers and testing professionals in our region.
This means candidates who certify through SASTQB receive qualifications based on internationally maintained syllabi, terminology, learning objectives and examination structures.
ISTQB certification is vendor-neutral. It is designed to assess transferable software testing knowledge rather than expertise in one specific commercial tool, technology or development platform.
Who We Serve
Software Testing Professionals
We support testers at every stage of their careers, including:
– Junior and entry-level testers
– Manual testers
– Test analysts
– Technical test analysts
– Test automation engineers
– Test managers and test leaders
– Quality engineers
– Security testers
– Performance testers
– Agile testers
– AI and machine learning testers
– Specialist testing professionals
Related Technology Professionals
Our certifications may also be relevant to professionals whose work involves software quality, including:
– Software developers
– Business analysts
– Requirements engineers
– Product owners
– Scrum Masters
– DevOps practitioners
– Project managers
– Quality assurance professionals
– Technical consultants
– Engineering managers
Countries listed under the SASTQB:
Employers and Organisations
We support organisations that want to:
– Establish a common software testing vocabulary
– Develop structured career paths
– Benchmark employee knowledge
– Improve testing capability
– Reduce software quality risks
– Support professional development
– Build stronger quality engineering teams
– Verify the certifications presented by candidates or employees
Training Providers
We work with training providers that deliver accredited courses aligned with official certification syllabi.
Accreditation helps candidates identify training that has been formally reviewed against the relevant scheme requirements.
Why Choose SASTQB?
Official Regional Representation
SASTQB is the official ISTQB Member Board for Southern Africa, providing a recognised regional route to international software testing certification.
International Recognition
ISTQB certifications are based on a globally established, vendor-neutral certification scheme used across more than 130 countries.
Local Candidate Support
Candidates receive support from a Southern African team familiar with local examination, payment, scheduling and certification requirements.
Broad Certification Portfolio
Professionals can progress from foundational knowledge into advanced, technical, management and specialist certification pathways.
Flexible Examination Delivery
Remote-proctored, scheduled paper-based and private group options make certification more accessible to individuals and organisations.
Secure and Consistent Examinations
Our examinations are delivered according to defined identification, security, invigilation and conduct requirements.
Support Beyond the Examination
We assist with certification information, registration, prerequisites, results, certificate queries and verification support.
International Certification with Local Support
Software quality is a global concern, but candidates still need accessible support within their own region.
SASTQB combines internationally recognised certification standards with local examination delivery and candidate assistance.
This gives individuals and organisations access to:
SASTQB is committed to supporting credible, accessible and professionally managed certification across Southern Africa.
Learn More About SASTQB
ISTQB operates through a global network of Member Boards that support the Certified Tester scheme within their respective countries and regions.
As the official Member Board for Southern Africa, SASTQB provides a local connection to the international ISTQB certification framework. We collaborate within the wider ISTQB community while supporting the requirements of candidates, training providers, employers and testing professionals in our region.
This means candidates who certify through SASTQB receive qualifications based on internationally maintained syllabi, terminology, learning objectives and examination structures.
ISTQB certification is vendor-neutral. It is designed to assess transferable software testing knowledge rather than expertise in one specific commercial tool, technology or development platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
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