3 Ways to Succeed in QA in Any Economy

1. If you are already employed as a software tester, this is the time to build your QA testing knowledge. You want to be the most valuable tester with a broad understanding of many testing areas.
   • If you don't have ISTQB Foundation Level, get it now.
   • If you do, then it's time to show you're one of the best testers by adding popular ISTQB certifications like ISTQB Agile Testing, ISTQB Test Analyst, ISTQB Test Manager, or ISTQB Test Automation.
   • If you want to stand out with specialty knowledge, look into AT*SQA micro-credentials such as API Testing, DevOps Testing, or Testing Using the Cloud.
   • When you earn your ISTQB certifications and AT*SQA micro-credentials through AT*SQA, we will add you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ and the ISTQB SCR. Only AT*SQA can add you to both lists and increase your level in the Testing Tiers® rankings.
      
2. If you are looking for a software QA job, add yourself to AT*Work™. The AT*Work list of testers for hire is where employers can go to find software testers and QA pros with the specific skills and qualifications they need. You must have at least one certification through ASTQB or AT*SQA to appear in AT*Work. The more certifications and micro-credentials you have through AT*SQA, the more Testing Tiers™ points you earn, and the higher you will appear in AT*Work.
    
3. If you are a QA manager, this is the time to build your team's capacity. Managers are always asked to do more with less. This is the secret that experienced managers know: Certifications and micro-credentials provide teams with common QA terminologies and principles. This makes them more efficient, and better at finding bugs, which is what higher-level management will notice and appreciate. AT*SQA offers discounts for large volumes of certification and micro-credential purchases – contact us to learn more.

How Do You Compare?
The Official U.S. List™ and Testing Tiers® Software Tester Rankings

As a professional on the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™, you have shown your commitment to working efficiently with U.S. companies and their software development teams by:

• Demonstrating your American English ability through the exam registration process. 
• Passing AT*SQA's official American English version of your ISTQB certification exam, AT*SQA certification exam, and/or AT*SQA micro-credential exam.
• Continuing to improve as a tester by building your level in the Testing Tiers® software tester rankings.