ADVANCED LEVEL:

Advanced Level Certification (CTAL)

The ISTQB Advanced Level (CTAL) certification is designed for experienced software testing professionals who want to deepen their expertise and take the next step in their testing career.

It is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers who already have practical testing experience. The course is also valuable for professionals seeking a more in-depth understanding of advanced software testing techniques, test analysis, and industry best practices.

On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your advanced testing knowledge and supports career progression into senior testing and quality assurance roles.

Advanced Level Technical Tester Certification (CTAL-ATT)

The ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT) certification is designed for experienced software testing professionals who want to strengthen their technical testing skills in Agile environments.

The course is ideal for testers, test analysts, test engineers, automation testers, and other quality professionals who have already achieved an advanced level of testing knowledge and are looking to build expertise in Agile technical testing practices. Delegates will develop practical skills in areas such as test automation, non-functional testing, and technical test techniques, enabling them to contribute more effectively to Agile development teams.

On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised advanced certification that demonstrates your expertise in Agile technical testing and supports continued career progression into senior technical testing and quality assurance roles.

Advanced Level – Test Management Certification (CTAL-TM)

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Management (CTAL-TM) certification is designed for experienced software testing professionals who want to develop the leadership and management skills needed to plan, manage, and optimise software testing activities.

The course is ideal for test managers, test leads, senior software testers, quality assurance professionals, Scrum Masters, project managers, and anyone responsible for leading testing teams or managing the testing process. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of test strategy, planning, estimation, risk-based testing, test metrics, stakeholder communication, team leadership, and continuous improvement, enabling them to deliver effective testing throughout the software development lifecycle.

On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in test management and supports career progression into senior testing, quality assurance, and leadership roles.

Certified Tester Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst CTAL-TTA

The ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA) certification is designed for experienced software testing professionals who want to develop advanced technical testing skills and deepen their expertise in software quality, architecture, and non-functional testing.

The course is ideal for software testers, technical test analysts, test engineers, automation testers, quality assurance professionals, and software developers who are responsible for evaluating the technical quality of software systems. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of advanced white-box testing techniques, static and dynamic analysis, non-functional testing, risk-based testing, API testing, and test automation, enabling them to identify technical risks and improve software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in technical software testing and supports career progression into senior testing, quality engineering, software architecture, and technical leadership roles.

Agile Test Leadership at Scale (CTAL-ATLaS)

The ISTQB Agile Test Leadership at Scale (CT-ATLaS) certification is designed for experienced software testing and quality professionals who want to lead and embed quality across multiple Agile teams and large-scale Agile organisations.

The course is ideal for test managers, Agile test leaders, quality coaches, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, quality assurance professionals, and anyone responsible for driving testing and quality across Agile programmes. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of how to develop an organisational test strategy, foster a quality-first culture, improve testing across multiple teams, apply Lean and Agile principles, and align quality practices with business objectives to support successful Agile at Scale initiatives.

As an advanced specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with the ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester (CTFL-AT) certification, and have practical experience working in Agile environments. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in Agile test leadership and equips you to drive quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement across complex Agile organisations.

SPECIALIST LEVEL:

Automotive Software Tester Certification (CT-AuT)

The ISTQB Automotive Software Tester (CT-AuT) certification is designed for software testing professionals who develop, test, or assure the quality of automotive software and electronic systems.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, quality assurance professionals, and engineers working within the automotive industry who want to develop specialist knowledge of automotive software testing. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of testing electronic and electrical (E/E) systems, industry standards , testing in virtual environments, and automotive-specific static and dynamic testing techniques.

On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised certification that demonstrates your expertise in automotive software testing and supports career progression in one of the world's fastest-evolving technology sectors.

Mobile Application Testing Certification (CT-MAT)

The ISTQB Mobile Application Testing certification is designed for software testing professionals who develop, test, or manage mobile applications and want to build specialist expertise in mobile testing.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, quality assurance professionals, software developers, and project teams working with mobile technologies. It provides a practical understanding of the methods, techniques, and tools used to test mobile applications, while covering the unique challenges and best practices associated with mobile projects.

Whether you're already working on mobile applications or preparing to support future mobile initiatives, this certification will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to contribute effectively to mobile testing activities. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised certification that demonstrates your expertise in mobile application testing and supports your continued professional development.

Performance Testing Certification (CT-PT)

The ISTQB Performance Testing certification is designed for experienced software testing professionals who want to develop specialist skills in performance testing and quality assurance.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, performance testers, automation testers, and quality assurance professionals who already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of performance testing principles, strategies, techniques, and tools, enabling them to assess the scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of software applications.

On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised certification that demonstrates your expertise in performance testing and supports career progression into specialist testing and quality engineering roles.

Security Tester Certification (CT-SEC)

The ISTQB Security Tester certification is designed for experienced software testing professionals who want to develop specialist expertise in software security testing.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, security testers, automation testers, and quality assurance professionals who are looking to strengthen their knowledge of security testing principles, techniques, and best practices. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of how to identify security risks, plan and execute effective security tests, and contribute to the delivery of secure, resilient software applications.

As an advanced specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in security testing and supports career progression into specialist testing, cybersecurity, and quality assurance roles.

Model-Based Tester Certification (CT-MBT)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Model-Based Tester (CT-MBT) certification is designed for software testing professionals who want to develop specialist expertise in model-based testing techniques and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of software testing.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, automation testers, quality assurance professionals, software developers, and test architects who are looking to enhance their skills in designing and executing tests using models. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of model-based testing concepts, modelling techniques, test generation, coverage strategies, and the tools used to automate and optimise the testing process, helping to improve test quality while reducing time and effort.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in model-based testing and supports career progression into advanced testing, test automation, and quality engineering roles.

Test Automation Strategy Certification (CT-TAS)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Test Automation Strategy (CT-TAS) certification is designed for experienced software testing and quality professionals who want to develop the skills needed to create, implement, and manage effective test automation strategies.

The course is ideal for test managers, test leads, automation testers, quality assurance professionals, software testers, and anyone responsible for planning or overseeing test automation initiatives. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of how to align automation strategies with business objectives, assess automation opportunities, select appropriate tools and frameworks, manage automation risks, and measure the success of test automation programmes to maximise return on investment.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in developing and leading successful test automation strategies, supporting career progression into senior testing, quality engineering, and test management roles.

Security Test Engineer Certification (CT-STE)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Security Test Engineer (CT-STE) certification is designed for experienced software testing professionals who want to develop advanced skills in security testing and help deliver secure, resilient software applications.

The course is ideal for software testers, security testers, test analysts, test engineers, quality assurance professionals, cybersecurity specialists, and software developers who are responsible for assessing the security of software systems. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of security testing techniques, vulnerability assessment, threat and risk analysis, security test planning, and the integration of security testing throughout the software development lifecycle to identify and mitigate security risks effectively.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in security test engineering and supports career progression into specialist testing, cybersecurity, application security, and quality engineering roles.

Gambling Industry Tester Certification (CT-GT)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT) certification is designed for software testing professionals who want to develop specialist expertise in testing gambling and gaming applications.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, quality assurance professionals, software developers, and anyone involved in the development or testing of online gambling, gaming, betting, and lottery systems. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of the unique challenges of testing gambling applications, including regulatory compliance, fairness, security, game logic, random number generation (RNG), financial transactions, and player protection, ensuring software meets the high standards expected within this highly regulated industry.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in gambling industry testing and supports career progression into specialist testing, quality assurance, and compliance-focused roles within the gaming and betting sectors.

Acceptance Testing Certification (CT-AcT)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT) certification is designed for software testing professionals and business stakeholders who want to develop specialist skills in planning, designing, and executing effective acceptance testing.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, business analysts, product owners, user acceptance testers (UAT), quality assurance professionals, and anyone involved in validating that software meets business requirements and user expectations. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of acceptance testing principles, business-focused test design, stakeholder collaboration, risk-based testing, and techniques for ensuring software is fit for purpose before release.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in acceptance testing and supports career progression into senior testing, business analysis, quality assurance, and product delivery roles.

Usability Testing Certification (CT-UT)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Usability Testing (CT-UT) certification is designed for software testing professionals who want to develop specialist skills in evaluating the usability and user experience of software applications.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, quality assurance professionals, business analysts, UX specialists, product owners, and anyone involved in ensuring software is intuitive, accessible, and easy to use. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of usability testing principles, user-centred design, accessibility considerations, usability evaluation techniques, and how to identify and report usability issues that impact the overall user experience.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in usability testing and supports career progression into specialist testing, user experience (UX), quality assurance, and product development roles.

Finance Testing Certification (CT-FT)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Finance Testing (CT-FT) certification is designed for software testing professionals who want to develop specialist expertise in testing financial systems and applications.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, quality assurance professionals, business analysts, and software developers working within the banking, insurance, investment, payments, and financial services sectors. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of the principles, processes, and challenges involved in testing financial applications, including regulatory compliance, financial transactions, data integrity, risk management, and the specialised testing techniques required to ensure secure, reliable, and accurate financial systems.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in finance testing and supports career progression into specialist testing, quality assurance, and technology roles within the financial services industry.

Game Testing 1.0 (CT-GaMe)

The ISTQB Certified Tester – Game Testing (CT-GaMe) certification is designed for software testing professionals who want to develop specialist expertise in testing video games and interactive entertainment applications.

The course is ideal for software testers, test analysts, test engineers, quality assurance professionals, game developers, and anyone involved in the development or testing of console, PC, mobile, or online games. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of the unique challenges of game testing, including gameplay mechanics, user experience, compatibility, localisation, performance, multiplayer functionality, and the techniques used to identify defects that impact player enjoyment and game quality.

As a specialist certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification and have practical software testing experience. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in game testing and supports career progression into specialist testing, quality assurance, and game development roles within the gaming industry.

EXPERT LEVEL:

Certified Tester Expert Level – Test Management (CTEL-TM)

The ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level – Test Management (CTEL-TM) certification is designed for senior software testing professionals who want to demonstrate expert-level knowledge in leading, managing, and continuously improving software testing within complex organisations.

The course is ideal for experienced test managers, heads of testing, quality assurance managers, test consultants, quality leaders, and senior professionals responsible for defining testing strategies and driving organisational quality initiatives. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced test management principles, organisational test strategy, governance, quality improvement, stakeholder management, metrics, leadership, and the techniques required to optimise testing across large-scale programmes and enterprises.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing and test management. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in strategic test management and supports career progression into senior leadership, consultancy, and enterprise quality management roles.

Certified Tester Expert Level – Test Technical Analysis (CTEL-TTA)

The ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level – Test Technical Analysis (CTEL-TTA) certification is designed for senior software testing professionals who want to demonstrate expert-level technical testing knowledge and drive quality across complex software systems.

The course is ideal for experienced technical test analysts, test architects, test managers, quality assurance leaders, automation specialists, software architects, and senior testing consultants who are responsible for evaluating the technical quality of software. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced technical testing principles, software architecture, test design, non-functional testing, static and dynamic analysis, test automation, and risk-based testing, enabling them to identify technical risks and implement effective testing strategies for complex applications.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in technical test analysis and supports career progression into senior technical leadership, consultancy, enterprise quality assurance, and software architecture roles.

Certified Tester Expert Level – Improving the Test Process (CTEL-ITP)

The ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level – Improving the Test Process (CTEL-ITP) certification is designed for senior software testing and quality professionals who want to lead and drive continuous improvement across testing practices and quality assurance processes.

The course is ideal for experienced test managers, quality assurance managers, test consultants, process improvement specialists, quality leaders, and senior testing professionals responsible for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of software testing within their organisations. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of test process assessment models, process improvement frameworks, organisational change, quality metrics, risk management, and best practices for implementing sustainable improvements that deliver measurable business value.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing and quality management. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in test process improvement and supports career progression into senior leadership, consultancy, and enterprise quality management roles.

Strategic Management 1.0 (CTEL-TM-STM)

The ISTQB Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-STM) certification is designed for senior software testing and quality leaders who want to develop expert-level skills in aligning testing strategy with organisational goals and business objectives.

The course is ideal for heads of testing, test managers, quality assurance directors, test consultants, engineering managers, and senior professionals responsible for defining and implementing enterprise-wide testing strategies. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of strategic test management, organisational governance, quality leadership, business alignment, risk management, resource optimisation, and the techniques required to build high-performing testing functions that deliver measurable business value.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing and test management. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in strategic test management and supports career progression into executive leadership, consultancy, and enterprise quality management roles.

Operational Test Management 1.0 (CTEL-TM-OTM)

The ISTQB Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM) certification is designed for senior software testing professionals who want to develop expert-level skills in managing and optimising day-to-day testing operations.

The course is ideal for experienced test managers, test leads, quality assurance managers, delivery managers, and senior testing professionals responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing testing activities across projects and programmes. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of operational test planning, resource management, risk-based testing, metrics and reporting, stakeholder communication, process optimisation, and the leadership techniques needed to deliver high-quality testing in complex development environments.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing and test management. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in operational test management and supports career progression into senior leadership, consultancy, and enterprise quality management roles.

Managing The Test Team 1.0 (CTEL-TM-MTT)

The ISTQB Managing the Test Team (CTEL-TM-MTT) certification is designed for senior software testing professionals who want to develop expert-level leadership and people management skills for leading high-performing testing teams.

The course is ideal for experienced test managers, test leads, quality assurance managers, engineering managers, and senior testing professionals responsible for building, developing, and leading successful testing teams. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of team leadership, recruitment and talent development, performance management, coaching and mentoring, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and the strategies needed to create collaborative, motivated, and high-performing test teams.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing and test management. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in test team leadership and supports career progression into senior management, consultancy, and enterprise quality leadership roles.

Assessing Test Processes 1.0 (CTEL-ITP-ATP)

The ISTQB Assessing Test Processes (CTEL-ITP-ATP) certification is designed for senior software testing and quality professionals who want to develop expert-level skills in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of software testing processes.

The course is ideal for experienced test managers, quality assurance managers, test consultants, process improvement specialists, quality leaders, and senior testing professionals responsible for assessing the maturity and performance of testing practices within their organisations. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of test process assessment models, capability and maturity frameworks, benchmarking techniques, performance measurement, and best practices for identifying improvement opportunities that enhance software quality and business outcomes.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in assessing test processes and supports career progression into senior quality leadership, consultancy, and organisational process improvement roles.

Implementing Test Process Improvement 1.0 (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)

The ISTQB Implementing Test Process Improvement (CTEL-ITP-ITPI) certification is designed for senior software testing and quality professionals who want to develop expert-level skills in leading and implementing sustainable improvements to software testing processes.

The course is ideal for experienced test managers, quality assurance managers, test consultants, process improvement specialists, quality leaders, and senior testing professionals responsible for driving organisational change and improving the effectiveness of testing practices. Delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of how to plan, manage, and implement test process improvement initiatives, engage stakeholders, manage organisational change, measure improvement outcomes, and embed best practices that deliver long-term business value.

As an expert-level certification, delegates should already hold the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, along with relevant Advanced Level certifications and significant practical experience in software testing. On successful completion, you'll gain an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates your expertise in implementing test process improvements and supports career progression into senior quality leadership, consultancy, and enterprise process improvement roles.