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ISTQB^®, the International Software Testing Qualifications Board, is a not-for-profit organization responsible for defining, managing, and maintaining the ISTQB^® Certified Tester scheme.

You can find more information by selecting About Us in the header of the ISTQB^® website.

The ISTQB® Certified Tester scheme provides certification in software testing. With more than 1.2 million exams taken around the world, it is recognized as a global standard in the assessment of software testing knowledge and skills. The scheme includes core, agile and specialist streams.

Find out about the benefits of the scheme here and a complete list of the certifications available within the scheme here.

ISTQB^® certification is globally recognized as a standard for software testing.

Read more about the benefits of ISTQB^® certification for individuals, employers, and training providers here.

Yes, more than 1.2 million ISTQB^® exams have been delivered around the world. ISTQB^® Member Boards and Global Exam Providers offer worldwide coverage for ISTQB^® exams. Check out our global coverage here. Read more about the benefits of ISTQB^® certification here.

The ISTQB^® Foundation Level attests to the certificate holder’s level of knowledge and understanding of the most common concepts in software testing and the associated terminology. The Certified Tester Foundation Level is a stepping stone towards the Advanced Level and Specialist modules and, thereafter, Expert. The scheme supports testing professionals throughout their careers.

Read more about the benefits of the ISTQB^® Certified Tester scheme here.

An ISTQB^® Member Board has been admitted by the ISTQB^® General Assembly to be part of the global ISTQB^® community representing a specified local country or region.

A Member Board is typically comprised of testing professionals, recognized experts from industry, consultants, trainers, professors, scientists, and specialists from other organizations. Members of Member Boards are most typically volunteers.

The Member Board provides exams or authorizes Exam Providers.

The Member Board supervises and awards accreditation to training providers.

Member boards may support the translation of syllabuses into local languages.

Find your local Member Board here.