Quality Characteristics & Test Levels
Certified Tester Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)
Overview:
The ISTQB® Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT) certification focuses on the concepts, methods, and practices of collaboration between product owners/business analysts and testers in acceptance testing.
It covers user acceptance testing (UAT), contractual and regulatory acceptance testing, as well as alpha and beta testing.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
(Source ISTQB.org)
Certified Tester Performance Testing (CT-PT)
Overview:
The ISTQB® Performance Testing (CT-PT) certification provides knowledge of the principal aspects of performance testing, including technical aspects, method-based aspects,
and organizational aspects. Specifically pertaining to performance testing, it covers areas such as basic concepts, measurements, activities, tasks, and tools.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
(Source ISTQB.org)
Certified Tester Security Tester (CT-SEC)
Overview:
The ISTQB® Security Tester (CT-SEC) certification focuses on planning, performing, and evaluating security tests from multiple
perspectives including risk, requirements, vulnerability, and human factors. It also covers security testing tools and standards.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate and not less than 3 (three) years of relevant academic,
practical, or consulting experience. Please contact an ISTQB® Member Board or Exam Provider to determine the specific practical experience criteria.
(Source ISTQB.org)
Certified Tester Usability Testing (CT-UT)
Overview:
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Usability Tester (CT-UT) focuses on usability testing methods and approaches. It covers set up procedures from a usability,
user experience, and accessibility, as well as relevant standards and risks.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
(Source ISTQB.org)
Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)
Overview:
The ISTQB® Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT) certification provides an insight into methods, techniques, and tools a professional may use to test mobile applications.
It covers the required mobile project activities, roles, methods, and methodologies.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
(Source ISTQB.org)
Certified Tester Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT)
Overview:
The ISTQB® Model-Based Testing (CT-MBT) certification focuses on an advanced test approach of using models for testing. It extends and supports classic test design techniques such as equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis,
decision table testing, state transition testing, and use case testing. It is an innovative approach to improve effectivity and efficiency of the test process.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
(Source ISTQB.org)
Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy (CT-TAS) [NEW!]
Overview:
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.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level v4.0 or previous versions of the Foundation Level certificate and have sufficient practical experience.
Please contact an ISTQB® Member Board or Exam Provider to determine the specific practical experience criteria.
(Source ISTQB.org)
