Welcome to ISTQB®

ISTQB® is the leading global certification scheme in the field of software testing.

As of Apr 2023, ISTQB^® has administered over 1.2 million exams and issued more than 845k certifications in over 130 countries. With its extensive network of Accredited Training Providers, Member Boards, and Exam Providers, ISTQB® is one of the biggest and most established vendor-neutral professional certification schemes in the world.

ISTQB® terminology is industry recognized as the defacto language in the field of software testing and connects professionals worldwide.

Join our network of software testing professionals by becoming certified today!

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Find a Certification

Explore key information and download syllabi and sample exams in our free knowledge base

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Find Accredited Training

Choose from more than 300 leading accredited training providers around the world

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Find an Exam

Identify exam providers in your area who offer your selected certification exam

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Check out the Successful Candidate Register (SCR)

Browse the list of certified individuals

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Improve & Certify your skills

Take a look at our portfolio of certifications and explore what will support your career in testing

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ISTQB® Partner Program

More than 100 organizations are members of our Partner Program. Become an ISTQB® Partner.

Work With Us And Get Involved

There are various exciting opportunities for organization and individuals to contribute to the ISTQB®. We are a collaborative community working together across the globe to achieve a common vision. Our partners and contributors demonstrate a commitment to quality and a passion for software testing – find out more and join us!

Join our Partner Program

Increase confidence and trust in your team’s testing skills and gain a competitive advantage as an ISTQB® Partner

Become an Accredited Training Provider

Boost your position as a training provider with official recognition from ISTQB®

Join the Conference Network

Promote your conference to a global audience with the endorsement of the ISTQB® Conference Network

Nominate for the ISTQB® Excellence Award

Help ISTQB® to identify and recognize inspiring influencers within the software testing profession and celebrate their achievements

Contribute to the ISTQB®

Connect with the ISTQB® community and collaborate with us to maintain and advance ISTQB® as an industry standard

Join our Academic Research Compendium

Extend the reach of your audience for your academic papers and/or research by publishing in the ISTQB compendium of recommended reading