What Are the Most Popular Software Testing Certifications?
These software testing certifications are in high demand.
If you want to maximize your appeal to employers for jobs and promotions, you should start with the most popular software testing certifications. Testing Cred has named their four most popular ISTQB certifications, and that's a good starting point, but here are more popular options that may help if you want to broaden your career path.
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certification. There is no denying ISTQB Foundation Level is the most popular software testing certification. The numbers prove it, employers ask for it, and it's required before you can take any other ISTQB certification exam.
- AT*SQA DevOps Testing Certification. DevOps isn't going away anytime soon, so if your company uses DevOps, you need this certification.
- ISTQB Technical Testing Certification. This is the new standard in software testing certification for those in Agile environments. With ISTQB Foundation Level version 4 now incorporating more Agile concepts, you can jump directly to this certification as a next step (ISTQB Agile Testing is still required first if you have ISTQB Foundation Level below version 4).
- ISTQB Test Automation Strategy Certification. We agree with Testing Cred that ISTQB Test Automation Engineering is a must-have, but the introduction of ISTQB Test Automation Strategy may be an even better choice for leaders who are setting the test automation strategy.
- AT*SQA AT*Micro Credentials. The AT*SQA micro-credentials can stack to certifications, so they belong in this list. There are so many choices that let you skill up quickly, so they keep growing and growing in popularity.
As always, be sure to take your software testing certification exam through AT*SQA so you can appear on the Official List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers. And if you are looking for job, you can appear in the AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire. Plus you will earn Testing Tiers® ranking points to maximize your level in both lists.
Get On the Lists Employers Check for Software Testing Certifications and Jobs
Get free extras when you take your your software testing exams through AT*SQA! ONLY AT*SQA can add you to the Official U.S. List checked by American employers plus the ISTQB registry for our ISTQB exams. And you can appear on the AT*Work™ list of testers for hire if you need a software testing job.
Get the Best Experience for ISTQB Exams & AT*Micro™ Testing Micro-Credentials:
"I really appreciated the efficiency and kindness ... It is a rarity these days." - USA
"I'm happy with your wonderful support!!!" - Sweden
"Scheduling/rescheduling process was smooth without any hassles." - USA
"Thanks for the smooth process!" - Lebanon
"I sat for my certifications through AT*SQA. It was fast, efficient and well organized. I can completely recommend them." - USA / Denmark
"AT*SQA delivered with excellence. THANK YOU TEAM AT*SQA." - South Africa
Take the ISTQB Foundation Level Exam at Home
Register to take ISTQB Foundation Level exam & other ISTQB exams at home!
AT*SQA makes it easy: Purchase your ISTQB exam voucher and you have 365 days to schedule and take your ISTQB exam. Take ISTQB at home or at a testing center.
Learn How To Register, Purchase, Schedule, and Prepare For Exams Through AT*SQA
Do you want to get certified?
If you want to know how to take an exam through AT*SQA, please take the time to read our exam instructions. This page will show you how to create an AT*SQA account, register/purchase an exam, how to check exam locations, days and times, how to reschedule, and everything you need to know to be prepared for your exam.
Take Your Online Exam Through Webassessor
Are you registered for an online exam?
If you have scheduled an online exam, please visit our full exam information page to be prepared for the day of your exam.
Online Exam Requirements
Required items needed to take an online ISTQB exam or AT*SQA exam
Once you have registered for an ISTQB exam or AT*SQA exam, download the required programs and read over the checklist. Software for the online exams should be downloaded 48-hours before taking the exam to ensure you can get technical support if you need it.