What Are the Requirements for ISTQB Certification?

ISTQB is an abbreviated form of International Software Testing Qualifications Board. It was created for software testers to proof their expertise and skill level. ISTQB allows professionals to different levels of software testing such as ISTQB Foundation Level, ISTQB Advanced Level, ISTQB Expert Level, Module-Based Tester and Security Tester.  Besides these levels of software testing, it also conducts a test for ISTQB Agile Extension and ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester.

Each of these certification exams has different costs, rules and regulations and minimum requirement. All of them are detailed as follows:

What are the costs for different ISTQB certification exams?

Certification Exam	Cost
ISTQB Foundation Level exam	$250
ISTQB Advanced Level	$200
ISTQB Expert Level exam	$375
ISTQB Agile Extension exam	$150
ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester exam	$150

 

What are the minimum requirement of these exams?

ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL):

Requirements:

	Minimum	Recommended
Experience	None	Basic to Mid-Level

 

How to do Preparation Advanced Level (CTFL)?

	Minimum	Recommended
Resources	ISTQB CTEL Syllabus	ISTQB CTEL Syllabus
	ISTQB Glossary	ISTQB Glossary
		Books
		Magazines
		Standards
		Learning
		Self Study
		Accredited ISTQB Training

 

ISTQB Advanced Level (CTAL):

Requirements:

	Minimum	Recommended
Experience	3 Years	More than 3 Years
Certification	ISTQB CTFL	Basic to Mid-Level

 

How to do Preparation Advanced Level (CTAL)?

	Minimum	Recommended
Resources	ISTQB CTEL Syllabus	ISTQB CTEL Syllabus
	ISTQB Glossary	ISTQB Glossary
		Books
		Magazines
		Standards
		Learning
		Self Study
		Accredited ISTQB Training

 

ISTQB Expert Level (CTEL):

Requirements:

	Minimum	Recommended
Experience	5 Years	More than 5 Years
Certification	ISTQB CTAL	Advanced

 

Candidates must also have at least 2 years of industry experience in the specific Expert Level topic

How to do Preparation Expert Level (CTEL)?

	Minimum	Recommended
Resources	ISTQB CTEL Syllabus	ISTQB CTEL Syllabus
	ISTQB Glossary	ISTQB Glossary
		Books
		Magazines
		Standards
		Learning
		Self Study
		Accredited ISTQB Training

 

Foundation Level Extension – Agile Tester

Requirements:

	Minimum	Recommended
Experience	None	Basic to Mid-Level
Certification	ISTQB CTFL	ISTQB CTFL

 

How to do preparation for ASTQB Certified Mobile Tester exam?

	Minimum	Recommended
Resources	ISTQB Agile Syllabus	ISTQB Agile Syllabus
	ISTQB Glossary	ISTQB Glossary
	ISTQB Sample Exam	ISTQB Sample Exam
		ISTQB books
		Magazines
		Standards
		Learning
		Self Study
		Accredited ISTQB Training

 

Passing any of the above-detailed exams is a very cumbersome task. However, if you get certified in these exams, you are bound to see growth in your career. After getting any of these certifications you will have salary increment, respect among peer professionals and management, improved career growth, increased benefits and more.

If you are finding it difficult in understanding all the concepts of these exams, you can consult software testing training provider. MindsMapped is one of such online instructor-led Quality Assurance and Quality Control training provider. It has been helping various NON-IT and IT professionals to get adequate training in software testing and later clear certification exam of their choice.