AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification

AT*SQA makes it easy to add another certification to your resume. When you get all eight micro-credentials in the Testing Essentials AT*SkillStack™ below, you will also receive the AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification!

Why Should I Get the Testing Essentials (AT*Essentials™) Micro-Credentials?

AT*SQA Testing Essentials Micro-Credential AT*SkillStack™ is the perfect complement to ISTQB and ASTQB software testing certifications. AT*SQA Testing Essentials AT*SkillStack™ certification:

  • Builds broad, essential quality knowledge among your entire development team, from full-time testers to DevOps team members, to developers.
  • Provides an introduction to key testing areas such as test automation, performance testing, cybersecurity testing, and usability testing, making it a great first step if you wish to take other certifications.
  • Adds you to the Official U.S. List of Certified Testers™ used by American employers.
  • Can be kept up to date with our flexible, no-hassle recertification that helps you and your team automatically stay on the cutting edge.

How Do I Prepare for the AT*SQA Micro-Credential Exams?

It's your choice! You can self study using the PDFs available for download below or you can take our training course. There is no required training though.

If you prefer to take a training course, our economical AT*Learn Testing Essentials course will help you prepare for the micro-credential exams. AT*Learn is just $7.99 per month or $79 per year. Learn more about AT*Learn and begin preparing for the AT*SQA Testing Essentials micro-credential exams right now.

Pass all eight micro-credentials and you will also receive the AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification

AT*SQA Testing Essentials certification is designed for your entire software development team. It gives everyone 8 essentials of software testing in one certification:

  • Test Approaches
  • Testing Techniques
  • Test Automation
  • Performance Testing
  • Cybersecurity Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • IoT and Mobile Testing
  • DevOps Testing

Bonuses: Get extra Testing Tiers® points and appear on Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ when you receive the certification. You can also appear in the AT*Work™ list of software testers for hire.

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential stackable

CyberSecurity Testing

Cybersecurity Testing Micro-Credential

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential stackable

DevOps Testing Micro-Credential

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential stackable

Performance Testing

Performance Testing Micro-Credential

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential stackable

Test Automation

Test Automation Micro-Credential

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential stackable

Connected Devices (Mobile & IoT) Testing

Testing for IoT and Mobile Micro-Credential

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential stackable

Testing Techniques

Testing Techniques Micro-Credential

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential stackable

Usability Testing

Usability Testing Micro-Credential


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Who Needs AT*SQA Testing Essentials?

Everyone who contributes to software quality needs AT*SQA Testing Essentials certification, not just those who consider themselves full-time software testers, including:

  • Scrum team members
  • Test Automation Engineers
  • Performance Test Engineers
  • Developers
  • Business Analysts (BAs)
  • Software Specialists
  • DevOps Team Members
  • Test Engineers

When everyone on your team understands the essentials of software testing, it leads to better communication, shared principles, and improved software quality.


Questions About AT*SQA Exams?

We're happy to assist with any of your questions. Start with our helpful FAQ and then contact us if you still need assistance.

Learn about flexible recertification options so you can demonstrate ongoing competency.