Professional Certification Exams
Explore All Certifications Available Through SASTQB
Take the next step in your professional development with an internationally recognised certification.
SASTQB provides access to a comprehensive portfolio of professional certification examinations covering software testing, quality engineering, test automation, artificial intelligence, requirements engineering, test process improvement and related technology disciplines.
Explore certification pathways from ISTQB®, IREB®, A4Q and TMMi, from entry-level certifications through to advanced, specialist and expert qualifications.
Whether you’re starting your career, developing specialist technical skills, moving into leadership or building professional capability across an organisation, find the certification that matches your next step.
Find the Right Certification for You
SASTQB provides access to a broad portfolio of internationally recognised professional certifications covering software testing, quality engineering, requirements engineering, test process improvement and related technology disciplines.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Your ideal certification depends on your experience, current role and where you want your career to go.
New to Software Testing?
Start with the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL).
CTFL provides the fundamental testing knowledge and terminology that underpins the wider ISTQB Certified Tester Scheme and is a prerequisite for many further ISTQB certifications.
Already an Experienced Tester?
Explore ISTQB Advanced Level certifications to develop deeper expertise in test management, test analysis, technical testing, automation and Agile testing.
Want to Specialise?
Choose a certification aligned with your area of interest, including:
Working With Requirements?
Explore the IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) pathway.
Interested in Selenium or Design Thinking?
Explore professional certification pathways available through A4Q.
Focused on Test Process Improvement?
Explore TMMi professional certification and develop your understanding of test process maturity and improvement.
ISTQB® Certifications
Build Your Software Testing Career
The ISTQB Certified Tester Scheme provides internationally recognised, vendor-neutral software testing certifications for professionals across different career stages and areas of expertise.
Candidates can progress from Foundation Level into Agile, Advanced, Specialist and Expert certification pathways.
IREB® Certifications
Professional Requirements Engineering Certification
Requirements are fundamental to successful software, systems, products and services.
The IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) certification pathway develops structured knowledge for eliciting, documenting, validating, communicating and managing requirements.
A4Q Certifications
Develop Practical Technology & Business Skills
A4Q professional certifications cover selected technology, quality and digital disciplines.
A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation
Connect test automation theory with practical Selenium 4 knowledge.
Develop your understanding of Selenium WebDriver, web technologies, locator strategies, automation solution design and maintainable web test automation.
A4Q Design Thinking Foundation
Develop an understanding of Design Thinking as a collaborative, human-centred approach to problem-solving, innovation and solution development.
TMMi Certification
Develop Your Test Process Improvement Knowledge
The Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi) framework provides organisations with a structured approach to assessing and improving software testing and quality practices.
TMMi professional certification can support professionals working in:
Find a Certification by Career Area
Not sure which certification name to look for? Start with the area you want to develop.
Software Testing Fundamentals
Recommended: ISTQB Foundation (CTFL)
Test Management & Leadership
Explore:
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM),
ISTQB Agile Test Leadership at Scale (CT-ATLaS),
ISTQB Expert Level Assessing Test Processes (CTEL-ITP-ATP),
ISTQB Expert Level Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM),
ISTQB Expert Level Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM)
Test Automation
Artificial Intelligence
Explore:
ISTQB AI Testing (CT-AI)
ISTQB Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI)
Agile & DevOps
Explore:
ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester (CTAL‑AT)
ISTQB Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)
ISTQB Agile Test Leadership at Scale (CT-ATLaS)
ISTQB Quality in DevOps (CT-QDO)
Performance Testing & Finance
Explore:
ISTQB Certified Tester Performance Testing (CT-PT)
ISTQB Finance Testing (CT-FT)
Requirements Engineering
Explore:
IREB CPRE Foundation Level
Test Process Improvement
Explore ISTQB Expert Level Improving the Test Process and TMMi certification.
How to Choose Your Certification
Choosing a certification shouldn’t simply be about collecting certificates. Consider where you are in your career and what knowledge will provide the greatest value in your current or future role.
Ask yourself:
If you’re new to software testing, Foundation Level is generally the logical starting point.
A Test Automation Engineer may benefit from a very different certification pathway from a Test Manager or Business Analyst.
Use specialist certifications to develop expertise aligned with the direction you want your career to take.
Some Advanced, Specialist and Expert certifications require previous certifications or professional experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Professional Certification
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