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ISTQB Certification Downloads
Access official syllabi, sample exams and supporting documents for ISTQB software testing certifications.
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ISTQB Glossary
The ISTQB® Software Testing Glossary is the official reference for software testing terminology used throughout the ISTQB certification portfolio. It provides standardised definitions for hundreds of testing terms, helping testers, developers, business analysts, project managers and quality professionals communicate using a common language.
Whether you are preparing for an ISTQB certification exam, working in a software testing role or implementing testing best practices within your organisation, the glossary is an invaluable resource for understanding key concepts, methodologies and industry terminology.
ISTQB Foundation (CTFL)
Build a strong foundation in software testing principles, terminology, techniques and processes.
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA)
Develop advanced skills in test analysis, test design, quality characteristics and business-focused testing.
ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)
Develop advanced technical testing knowledge, including white-box testing, static analysis, non-functional testing and technical risk-based testing.
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM)
Develop advanced knowledge of test management, planning, monitoring, control, risk management and team leadership.
ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE)
Learn how to design, develop, deploy and maintain effective test automation solutions.
ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Tester (CTAL‑AT)
Develop advanced skills for testing in Agile environments, including Agile testing practices, quality engineering, risk management, test automation, continuous delivery and collaboration across teams.
ISTQB Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI)
Develop practical knowledge of using generative AI and large language models in software testing activities.
ISTQB AI Testing (CT-AI)
Learn how to test artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based systems and how AI can support testing.
ISTQB Finance Testing (CT-FT)
Develop specialised knowledge for testing financial services systems, including the financial services domain, regulatory requirements, risk, financial data, transaction processing and the testing of banking, insurance and capital-market applications.
ISTQB Usability Testing (CT-UT)
Develop specialised knowledge of usability testing, user experience (UX), accessibility, human-centred design and evaluating software products to ensure they are intuitive, efficient and meet user needs.
ISTQB Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)
Develop specialised knowledge of testing mobile applications across smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, including mobile technologies, application architectures, connectivity, usability, security, performance and test automation.
ISTQB Model-Based Testing (CT-MBT)
Develop specialised knowledge of Model-Based Testing (MBT), including the creation and use of models for test design, automated test generation, test execution, coverage analysis and maintaining efficient, reusable test assets throughout the software development lifecycle.
ISTQB Quality in DevOps (CT-QDO)
Develop specialised knowledge of quality engineering within DevOps environments, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, deployment pipelines, test automation, monitoring, collaboration, quality practices and delivering high-quality software at speed.
ISTQB Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)
Develop specialised knowledge of acceptance testing, including user acceptance testing (UAT), business process validation, acceptance criteria, collaboration with business stakeholders, contractual and regulatory acceptance testing, and ensuring solutions meet business needs before release.
ISTQB Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT)
Develop specialised knowledge of testing automotive software systems, including automotive development lifecycles, functional safety, Automotive SPICE®, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, E/E architectures, vehicle communication networks, XiL testing and risk-based testing for automotive applications.
ISTQB Security Tester (CT-SEC)
Develop specialised knowledge of security testing, including security risks, vulnerabilities, threat modelling, secure software development, authentication, authorisation, cryptography, penetration testing concepts, security standards and techniques for verifying the confidentiality, integrity and availability of software systems.
ISTQB Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)
Develop advanced technical testing skills for Agile environments, including Agile test automation, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), test architecture, code quality, non-functional testing, exploratory testing, technical risk management and collaboration within cross-functional Agile teams.
ISTQB Agile Test Leadership at Scale (CT-ATLaS)
Develop advanced leadership skills for testing and quality engineering in large-scale Agile environments. Learn how to establish effective test strategies, lead quality initiatives across multiple Agile teams, align testing with business objectives, foster collaboration, manage quality risks and support continuous improvement within Agile and DevOps organisations.
ISTQB Test Automation Strategy (CT-TAS)
Develop strategic expertise in planning, implementing and governing test automation across an organisation. Learn how to define automation strategies, align automation initiatives with business objectives, establish automation governance, evaluate tools and technologies, manage automation risks, measure return on investment (ROI) and support sustainable, scalable test automation programmes.
ISTQB Security Test Engineer (CT-STE)
Develop advanced expertise in engineering and implementing security testing throughout the software development lifecycle. Learn how to design and execute security test strategies, assess security risks, identify vulnerabilities, apply security testing techniques, integrate security testing into DevSecOps pipelines and help ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of software systems.
ISTQB Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT)
Develop specialised knowledge of testing software for the gambling industry, including regulatory compliance, game functionality, random number generation (RNG), player protection, transaction processing, security, performance, risk management and ensuring fairness and reliability across online and land-based gaming platforms.
ISTQB Game Testing (CT-GaMe)
Develop specialised knowledge of testing video games across multiple platforms, including gameplay mechanics, game design, player experience, usability, compatibility, performance, localisation, multiplayer functionality, monetisation models and identifying defects unique to game development.
A4Q Certification Downloads
Access syllabi, sample exams and supporting documents for A4Q professional certifications.
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A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation
Develop practical web test automation skills using Selenium WebDriver, Selenium IDE, Selenium Grid, XPath and CSS selectors.
A4Q Design Thinking
Develop a structured understanding of human-centred problem-solving, ideation, prototyping and Design Thinking implementation.
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