Certification scheme
Certification is divided into three levels - basic, advanced and expert.
Individual levels of certification can be obtained through certification exams.
We divide the basic and advanced level into three parts. Core, Agile and Specialist.
Certification scheme
Certified Tester Agile Tester (CT-AT) [RETIRING]
The ISTQB® Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) certification provides the key testing skills necessary to successfully contribute to an Agile project. CTFL-AT covers agile testing in alignment with the principles of agile software development as outlined in the Agile Manifesto. A tester on an Agile project will work differently than one working on a traditional project. Testers must understand the values and principles that underpin Agile projects, and how testers are an integral part of a whole-team approach together with developers and business representatives.
Exam Structure
- Version: 2014 v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 26
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Announcement
Exams (including retakes) and training for CTFL-AT are only available until the sunset dates (6 May 2027 for English, 6 November 2027 for non-English).
Candidates seeking Agile testing knowledge and skills will find relevant content in the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 (CTFL), where Agile concepts are included within a broader testing foundation, and in the Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Tester v2.0 (CTAL-AT) for advanced Agile testing expertise.
Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA 4.0)
Exam Structure
- Version: v4.0
- Questions: 45
- Points: 78
- Passing Score: 51
- Length (mins): 120 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 200€ / 4800Kč
Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI 2.0)
The ISTQB® Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) v2.0 certification focuses on testing AI-based systems, including machine learning systems and generative AI systems such as large language models. It provides the knowledge required to design and execute tests for AI-based systems, addressing their specific characteristics, including probabilistic behavior, non-determinism, and reliance on data. It also introduces AI-specific quality characteristics relevant to testing AI-based systems.
The syllabus follows a lifecycle-based approach, including input data testing, model testing, and ML development testing, together with relevant test approaches for modern AI-based systems.
Note: The CT-AI v2.0 certification replaces CT-AI v1.0. Candidates interested in using generative AI to support testing activities should consider the ISTQB® Certified Tester Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI) certification, which focuses on the application of generative AI in the testing process.
Exam Structure
- Version: v2.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 44
- Passing Score: 29
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SeC)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 48
- Points: 80
- Passing Score: 52
- Length (mins): 120 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 200€ / 4800Kč
Certified Tester Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 26
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Usability Testing (CT-UT)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 25
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT)
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT) certification focuses on the specific requirements for "testing E/E systems" in the automotive environment on the basis of established standards (Automotive SPICE®, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR®, etc.). It also covers testing in virtual environments (including XiL), and automotive-specific static and dynamic test techniques.
Exam Structure
- Version: v2.1
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 25
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 25
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 25
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Performance Testing (CT-PT)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 25
- Length (mins): 90 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 25
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Agile Technical Tester (CT-ATT) [RETIRING]
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.1
- Questions: 40
- Points: 64
- Passing Score: 42
- Length (mins): 90 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Announcement
Exams (including retakes) and training for CT-ATT are available until the sunset dates (6 May 2027 for English, 6 November 2027 for non-English).
Candidates seeking Agile testing knowledge and skills will find relevant content in the Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Tester v2.0 (CTAL-AT) for advanced Agile testing expertise.
Certified Tester Agile Test Leadership at Scale (CT-ATLaS)
Exam Structure
- Version: 2.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 71
- Passing Score: 47
- Length (mins): 120 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 200€ / 4800Kč
Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Managing the Test Team (CTEL-TM-MTT)
Until the end of 2024, an experiment is running where essay questions are removed for all Expert level exams. So there is only a part of the exam with multiple choice options. The price of the exam is 250€ without VAT.
If you are interested or have questions about the exam, please contact us at certification@casqb.org.
Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM)
Until the end of 2024, an experiment is running where essay questions are removed for all Expert level exams. So there is only a part of the exam with multiple choice options. The price of the exam is 250€ without VAT.
If you are interested or have questions about the exam, please contact us at certification@casqb.org.
Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM)
Until the end of 2024, an experiment is running where essay questions are removed for all Expert level exams. So there is only a part of the exam with multiple choice options. The price of the exam is 250€ without VAT.
If you are interested or have questions about the exam, please contact us at certification@casqb.org.
Certified Tester Expert Level Assessing Test Processes (CTEL-ITP-ATP)
Until the end of 2024, an experiment is running where essay questions are removed for all Expert level exams. So there is only a part of the exam with multiple choice options. The price of the exam is 250€ without VAT.
If you are interested or have questions about the exam, please contact us at certification@casqb.org.
Certified Tester Expert Level Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)
Until the end of 2024, an experiment is running where essay questions are removed for all Expert level exams. So there is only a part of the exam with multiple choice options. The price of the exam is 250€ without VAT.
If you are interested or have questions about the exam, please contact us at certification@casqb.org.
Certified Tester Game Testing (CT-GaMe)
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0.1
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 25
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL 4.0)
The Foundation qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes those who may be expected to go on to the advanced qualification such as Testers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Test Consultants, Test Managers, User Acceptance Testers, and Software Developers.
Exam details
- Version: 4.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 40
- Passing Score: 26
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management (CTAL-TM 3.0)
Exam Structure
- Version: v3.0*
- Questions: 50
- Points: 88
- Passing Score: 58
- Length (mins): 120 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 200€ / 4800Kč
Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering (CTAL-TAE 2.0)
The ISTQB® Test Automation Engineering 2.0 (CTAL-TAE) certification focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of test automation solutions. It also covers the concepts, methods, tools, and processes for automating dynamic functional tests, and the relationship of those tests to test management, configuration management, defect management, software development processes, and quality assurance. Methods described are generally applicable across a variety of software life cycle approaches, types of software systems, and test types.
Exam Structure
- Version: v2.0*
- Questions: 40
- Points: 66
- Passing Score: 43
- Length (mins): 90 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150 € / 3600 Kč
Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy (CT-TAS)
The Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy Specialist qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing and test automation. The syllabus presents multiple factors that come into play when planning for test automation within an organization. The Test Automation Strategy syllabus addresses test automation needs beyond those that are technical tool implementation and integration challenges. A strategic view of test automation provides a vision of implementation across projects within an organization in a systematic and consistent manner that ultimately can demonstrate value to the organization.
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 49
- Passing Score: 32
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst (CTAL-TA 4.0)
The Advanced Level Test Analyst certification provides the skills needed to perform structured and thorough software testing across the software development life cycle. It details the test analyst’s role and responsibilities at every step of a standard test process and expands on important test techniques. It mainly focuses on functional testing but also discusses user-focused, non-functional testing.
Exam Structure
- Version: v4.0
- Questions: 45
- Points: 78
- Passing Score: 51
- Length (mins): 120 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 200€ / 4800Kč
Certified Tester Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI)
The ISTQB® Certified Tester – Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI) extends the Foundation Level and provides testing and quality-engineering professionals with a structured, hands-on path to master how, when, and why to use Large Language Models (LLMs) and other generative-AI techniques across the entire test process – from requirements analysis and test design to automation, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 46
- Passing Score: 30
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Security Test Engineer (CT-STE)
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Security Test Engineer (CT-STE) certification focuses on how security testing should be done, presenting security methodologies, standards, techniques, processes, and tools. As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, a robust engineering-focused approach to testing security is more critical than ever.
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 43
- Passing Score: 28
- Length (mins): 75 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150 € / 3600 Kč
Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Tester (CTAL‑AT) 2.0
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Tester (CTAL-AT) v2.0 syllabus defines the knowledge and skills required of experienced testers operating in Agile environments. It addresses Agile test strategy, whole-team collaboration, shift-left approaches, and contemporary Agile testing techniques and practices.
The syllabus was developed to reflect the maturity of Agile software development, to position quality as a shared team responsibility, and to enable testing professionals to provide fast, continuous feedback that supports business value delivery in modern Agile and DevOps contexts.
Exam details
- Version: 2.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 52
- Passing Score: 34
- Length (mins): 90 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Finance Testing (CT-FT)
The ISTQB® Certified Tester – Finance Testing (CT-FT) certification focuses on the testing knowledge and skills needed for software systems in the financial services domain. It covers the structure of the financial industry, compliance testing, risk-based testing, data testing and data management, functional and non-functional testing, and test automation in regulated financial environments.
This syllabus was created to support professionals working with financial systems where quality, regulatory compliance, data integrity, security, reliability, and performance are critical. It provides a domain-focused extension to the Certified Tester Foundation Level qualification and helps candidates understand finance-specific testing challenges across banks, fintech companies, insurers, payment providers, and other financial institutions.
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 45
- Passing Score: 30
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Certified Tester Quality in DevOps (CT-QDO)
DevOps has become the mainstream way of modern software development in many domains. It extends Agile software development concepts of autonomy, frequent deliveries, and a focus on early customer feedback to achieve the right quality of the software.
Quality assurance and testing have a strong emphasis in the DevOps culture. In a DevOps setting, quality engineering, including QA and testing, takes place during all software development lifecycle phases.
Exam Structure
- Version: v1.0
- Questions: 40
- Points: 45
- Passing Score: 30
- Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
- Price (w/o VAT): 150€ / 3600Kč
Overview of individual certification levels
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL)
The Foundation qualification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing. This includes those who may be expected to go on to the advanced qualification such as Testers, Test Analysts, Test Engineers, Test Consultants, Test Managers, User Acceptance Testers, and Software Developers. The Foundation level is split into 3 main tracks as Core, Agile and Specialist.
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Advanced Level (CTAL)
The Advanced Certificates are for experienced testing practitioners and aimed to demonstrate a depth of knowledge of testing topics and the ability to perform testing activities in practice. The Advanced level is split into 3 main tracks as Core, Agile and Specialist.
ISTQB® Certified Tester, Expert Level (CTEL)
The Expert Level extends the knowledge and experience obtained at the Advanced Level by providing in-depth, practically-oriented certifications in a range of different testing subjects. With Expert Level, ISTQB® offers career paths for testers with clearly defined business outcomes. The Expert level currently consists of Core track modules only.
The foundation level is the entry module to the ISTQB® certification.
(condition of continuing to other modules and levels)
Terminology in ISTQB materials
If you don't understand the certification terminology, visit the official ISTQB® website https://glossary.istqb.org/ or use the Glossary on our website.
Do you want to be certified?
Contact us.