Genislab TechnologiesISTQB Certification is an internationally accepted software testing certification that is conducted online by its Member Boards through a testing Exam Provider. An Exam Provider is an organization licensed by a Member Board(s) to offer exams locally and internationally including online testing certification. Candidates who successfully pass the exam are given the ISTQB Certified Tester certificate. This website provides all the QA Training material needed to pass the ISTQB Foundation level exam.
International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification is available in 70 countries where ISTQB is represented by a Member Board. Member Board names differ from country to country. For example, the member board in United States is called American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB), in India its called Indian Testing Board (ITB). However the syllabus for the exam, the questions, pattern of the exam and all other details remain the same. ISTQB is a non profit organization run volunteers and industry experts.
Why ISTQB is the best testing certification:
- This an online testing certification which can be taken up by anyone from IT or from a non-IT field.
- The certification has 3 levels and ISTQB Foundation Level certification does not require any work experience.
- This software testing certification is the most widely recognized and fastest-growing software test certification in the world.
- ISTQB certification makes you eligible to get testing job anywhere in this world unlikely to the other certifications which are recognized country wise.
- ISTQB certification will not expire like the CSTP certification which is valid only for three years and after that, testers need to qualify again to keep their certification.
Find out if a software testing certification like ISTQB is worth it and what its benefits are.
This certification is divided into 3 levels:
- Foundation level certification
- Advance level certification
- Expert level certification
- Foundation level certification: The Foundation Certification is the entry-level certification, de-signed for people who are fresher and for experienced practitioners wishing to start moving up the ladder of ISTQB certifications. The goals of the Foundation Certification are to ensure a broad under-standing of the fundamental best practices and key concepts in software testing, and to provide a foundation for professional growth. The syllabus covers six main topics: fundamentals of testing; testing in the software lifecycle; static techniques like reviews; behavioral (black-box) and structural (white-box) test design; test management and testing tools.
- Advance level certification: The Advanced Certification is the mid-level certification, designed for those with at least five years experience as testers. The goals of the Advanced Certification are to ensure an understanding of advanced best practices and key concepts in software testing amongst committed test professionals, and to support on-going professional growth. The syllabus is divided into three main areas: advanced behavioral or black box testing and testing standards for business-oriented testers; test automation and advanced structural or white box testing for technically-oriented testers and programmers; and, sophisticated test management concepts for managers.
- Expert level certification: The Expert Certification, is for leaders of the field of software testing, those with eight or more years of experience. The goals of the Expert Certification are to ensure consistent understanding and execution of proven cutting-edge techniques by seasoned test professionals, and to lead the software testing profession. Since experts tend to specialize, we will offer various expert syllabi addressing topics like test process improvement, test automation, test management, and industry-specific test techniques.
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Parth y says
What is the course content of this certification?
I want to know the contents , accordingly I need to decide whether I should do it or not
Rohini says
hi,
I am basically from India but in Australia for the time being. if I take up an FL certificate at Australia it will be eligible for India. and what are rules to take online exams from home? thanks in advance. I have experience of 5 years in testing.
Tshepo says
Hi
My sister wants to do the ISTQB, which am not sure about, she’s doing her matric now, do you recommend she do this or at least do another qualification first then this one thereafter, cause am not sure is one can get jobs with istqb alone, Please advice! and what would this mean for one’s future.
ISTQB Guide says
If by matric, you mean that she is studying in 10th grade, then it may be too early for her to take the ISTQB exam.
Most organizations look for 15 to 16 years of education when hiring a candidate. However, there are always exceptions. Some startup or small businesses may be willing to hire someone with 10 years of education if they see potential but this is rare. She would need at least 15 to 16 years of education if she wants to have a good career and opportunity to work in large organizations.
Just taking the ISTQB exam will not help get you a job. However, it does give you an additional advantage over other candidates.
If there are 50 candidates who apply for an entry level job, its easier to filter them by choosing to interview only those who have an ISTQB certification since they have shown a good understanding of the subject.
Prerna says
Hi everyone… I m working in back end process. But my education background is computer science. Now I want to do career in software testing… So this certificate is helpful for me???? Their are many levels in it…. And after completion of this certification ..how much I get package in India pune only…Please help me out
Nalini says
Hi
I have 10 yrs of experience, Can I take Advanced level/Expert level certification with out completing basic foundation level
ISTQB Guide says
No, you have to pass the Foundation Level exam before you can take up advanced/expert levels.
Peter Simons says
Istqb isn’t worth the paper used for the certificate. It is outdated and won’t prove that you are able to test in an agile environment unless anything has changed in the last 2 years since I last looked at the contents of the course it’s very outdated. I’d recommend looking at something like rapid software testing instead
ISTQB Guide says
ISTQB has an exam specifically meant for Agile environments called the Agile Tester Extension. The Foundation Level is focused on the fundamentals of testing.
Rakesh ch pal says
i am a civil engineer bt i came to IT background and now i am completed software testing course and now i searching for a job on software testing (manual,automation).so my question is can this ISTQB certificate is helpful for me for getting a good job .and should i eligible for this exam (my experience is 0-1yr) ..? i hope u get help to clarify my doubt..plz rply backsoon
ISTQB Guide says
Yes, you are eligible to take up the Foundation level exam. The ISTQB certification gives you an added advantage when competing against those with similar level of experience. While it cannot substitute hands on experience, hiring managers prefer candidates with ISTQB certification when two candidates are equal in all other respects.
Deepak Vishwakarma says
May i please know where I can get study material for ISTQB foundation level certification?
ISTQB Guide says
This website contains the study material from the ISTQB Exam. The menu on the right hand side, lists all the topics that are part of the Foundation level exam. You can go through the topics from top to bottom to cover all the topics of the exam.
Richa says
I’m from non IT background..can I go for Istqb ??? Is it ok
ISTQB Guide says
Yes, you can take up ISTQB Foundation Level exam even if you are not from IT background or even if you do not have any work experience. You just need to study the material and understand it, so that you can do well in the exam.
kal says
Thank you very much for the information on ISTQB.
It helped me clear the exam with 90 marks
Umesh says
How to take this ISTQB verification examination?
ISTQB Guide says
Steps for taking up the exam are given here – http://tryqa.com/istqb-certification-how-to-register-enroll-apply/
Puja says
I am into SAP FI Testing and I do not know what certification should I go from ISTQB.
Can you please help me in the same.
ISTQB Guide says
You need to take up the ISTQB Foundation Level certification before you can take any of the other certifications. Once you are Foundation level certified, you can take up other certifications that are aligned with your career aspirations.
Guruprasad.B says
This site really helped me a lot know about Software testing Certification..