Get Answers to Your Questions About Software Testing Careers & Certifications

Have a question about a career in testing? We probably have the answer! We get questions all the time from people about software testing careers or the best way to prepare for an ISTQB exam.

You probably have similar questions, so we have started recording the answers to your questions about testing and certification. Some of the questions we have answered are:

  • Do I need to know programming to pass ISTQB? 
  • What are the best study materials for ISTQB Foundation Level? 
  • Can I become a software tester if I don't have technical knowledge?

Find the answers in the AT*SQA podcast area. We will be adding new questions and answers regularly, so check often for the new podcasts that can help your career as a software tester!

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Micro-Credential of the Week:
Test Approaches

A test approach defines how the testing for a project will be accomplished. As shown through this micro-credential, the approach may be formally defined in the test plan or informally agreed upon by the project team. Learn more about the AT*SQA Test Approaches Micro-Credential.


Take the next step in your career with software testing micro-credentials from AT*SQA. It's easy to learn and build credentials in 8 different software testing topics because AT*SQA Micro-Credentials are:
  • Inexpensive – just $49 per AT*SQA Micro-Credential – plus each voucher gives you two exam attempts
  • Open-book and open-note, so you can use the information you've learned
  • 10-question exams with 20 minutes for the exam
  • Part of your Testing Tiers™ software testing ranking
  • Shown as Micro-Credentials in your Official U.S. List™ profile

It's the easy way to explore software testing and build credentials before moving on to the full certification.


You can choose from the following 8 topics:

  • Test Automation
  • Performance Testing
  • Cybersecurity Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Connected Devices Testing
  • DevOps Testing
  • Test Approaches
  • Testing Techniques
Training is available through our Essentials of Software Testing course in AT*Learn, or you can self-study using the free syllabus for our Testing Essentials certification. Learn more about AT*SQA Micro-Credentials and get started today!
Learn About AT*SQA Micro-Credentials

Hiring? Find Testers with Proven Knowledge
The Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™

The professionals on the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™ have shown their commitment to working efficiently with your U.S. software development teams by:

  • Demonstrating their American English ability through the exam registration process
  • Passing AT*SQA's official American English version of their certification exam
Check the Official U.S. List of Certified Software Testers™
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