AT*Micro™ software testing micro-credentials

Software Testing Micro-Credentials That Build Your QA Career

Prove your knowledge in a focused area of software testing.

Can software testing micro-credentials help you?
Nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. employers agree: earning an industry micro-credential strengthens a candidate's job application.
Plus, U.S. employers are 76% more likely to hire a candidate who has earned a micro-credential. ^[1]

"I earned 9 AT*SQA software testing micro-credentials to learn about testing. They helped me get the AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification and prepare for the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification. They look great on my resume with my certifications." - Collin

Prove your software testing knowledge with AT*Micro™ Credentials:

Prove your knowledge in new software testing areas
Show you are cutting edge in software quality
Create new options for your QA career

Get the attention of employers! AT*Micro™ Credentials are the alternative credentials for software testing that:

Add to your Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ profile
Add points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking

Build Your Career with AT*SQA, the Global Leader in Software Testing Micro-Credentials!

Download free study materials for each micro-credential

Learn through the optional AT*Learn™ $7.99/month training

Purchase your micro-credential exam - includes 2 tries!

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List of AT*Micro™ Software Testing Micro-Credentials

AT*Micro™ software testing micro-credentials are available for API Testing, Testing Using the Cloud, Performance Testing, Cybersecurity Testing, DevOps Testing, Usability Testing, Testing for IoT and Mobile, Test Approaches, Test Automation, and Testing Techniques. See the AT*SQA Micro-Credentials descriptions. These are stackable software testing micro-credentials that let you prove your software testing knowledge one small piece at a time. Learn more below about micro-credential stackability, and start building your software testing credentials / badges.

Testing Using the Cloud Micro-Credential

**What is best for my career? Is it enough to get just one AT*Micro™ micro-credential?**

“I would recommend the AT*SQA Micro-Credentials to both new and experienced software testers. For anyone new to testing, they provide a great introduction and overview of the world of software testing. They are also broken up into bite size chunks that are easier to understand and not as overwhelming as the larger full certifications.

For experienced testers, the AT*SQA Micro-Credentials provide a great way to brush up on fundamentals, plus possibly identify areas of interest or potential improvement for some of the more advanced topics.”

— James B., who has earned 10 AT*SQA Micro-Credentials and 7 ISTQB/AT*SQA/IQBBA Certifications

ATSQA currently offers the 10 software testing micro-credentials below. When you pass all eight software testing micro-credentials designated with ATSkillStack™, you will ALSO automatically earn the AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification!

Test Approaches Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Testing Techniques Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
DevOps Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Testing for IoT and Mobile Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Performance Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Usability Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Cybersecurity Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Test Automation Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
API Testing Micro-Credential
Testing Using the Cloud Micro-Credential

You can earn these stackable micro-credentials in any order. When you have completed all 8, contact the AT*SQA support team and we will award your AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification! Also see our testing micro-credentials for API Testing and Testing Using the Cloud.

3 Easy Steps to Earning Your AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential

Study for the Exam

Study for AT*SQA Micro-Credential exam

You can self-study using the free resources available for each micro-credential:

AT*SQA Micro-Credential Bodies of Knowledge

In addition, you can use our AT*Learn software testing training course that is just $7.99/month.

AT*Learn Software Testing Training Course

Register for an Exam

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential Exam

At just $39 per exam, AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credentials make it easy to increase your software quality knowledge, build your credentials with employers, and move up the Testing Tiers® software tester rankings.

Take the Exam

Take the AT*SQA Micro-Credential exam

Use any resources you want ("open book") during the 20 minute exam.
The exam is 10 questions long. A passing score is 70% or above.
You get a free 2nd try if you don't pass the exam on your first try. Both attempts must be taken within 365 days of the micro-credential exam purchase.

Exam Format: 10 Questions | 20 minutes | Open-Book

When you pass, you'll receive an AT*SQA Micro-Credential certificate and it will be listed on your Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentials Testers™ profile page. You will also be awarded points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking.

Do you have questions about alternative credentials such as the AT*Micro™ stackable QA micro-credentials and badges, or how your company can upskill, reskill, and manage workforce development? See the answers below or contact our support team.

[1] Coursera , "New Coursera survey shows high demand for industry microcredentials from students and employers in tight labor market"