Brussels, 27 May 2026 – The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) today announced the release of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Finance Testing (CT-FT) Syllabus v1.0, a new Specialist certification syllabus for professionals involved in software testing and quality assurance within the financial services domain. The syllabus was voted for release by the ISTQB® General…
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Brussels, 27 May, 2026 – The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) announces the official release of its latest specialist-level certification: Certified Tester Quality in DevOps (CT-QDO). The ISTQB® CT-QDO certification equips professionals working in DevOps-based software development with the quality engineering and testing practices needed to achieve high-quality outcomes. Specifically, it helps learners to:…
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) is pleased to announce the results of the Executive Committee, Working Group leadership, and Funnel Representative, held during the ISTQB® General Assembly in Mauritius on 17 April 2026. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTION RESULTS ISTQB® confirms the re-election (for a 3 year term) of Klaudia Dussa-Zieger as President, Olivier Denoo…
ISTQB® has released the Certified Tester Advanced Level Agile Tester (CTAL-AT) v2.0, marking a significant step forward in Agile testing certification. The new version elevates Agile tester certification from foundation-level awareness to advanced-level professional capability. This is not a routine update. It represents a significant evolution of the former Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester…
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) has released version 1.1 of the Certified Tester Specialist Level: Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI) syllabus, a minor update to v1.0. The update introduces targeted corrections, some terminology updates, and minor clarifications across selected sections of the syllabus, ensuring continued consistency and accuracy. These include updates to hands-on…
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) has released the Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) Syllabus Version 2.0, marking a significant update to its specialist certification in AI testing. As AI systems move into production across a wide range of industries, the expectations around quality, reliability, and trust continue to rise. Version 2.0 reflects this…
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ISTQB® Recognizes Erik van Veenendaal as ISTQB® Fellow for Lifetime Impact on the Testing Profession
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) is proud to announce that Erik van Veenendaal has been awarded the prestigious title of ISTQB® Fellow during the ISTQB® General Assembly held in Copenhagen. The ISTQB® Fellow Program recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the organization and to the advancement of software testing worldwide….
At a ceremony following the ISTQB® General Assembly meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, Janet Gregory, internationally recognized author, speaker, and thought leader in software quality and agile testing, was honored with the ISTQB® Software Testing Excellence Award. The award recognizes her exceptional contributions to advancing software quality and testing worldwide. The ISTQB® Software Testing Excellence Award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated…
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) proudly announces the official release of its latest specialist-level certification: Certified Tester – Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI). This cutting-edge certification equips testing professionals with the knowledge and skills to leverage generative AI technologies for software testing, setting a new standard in the rapidly evolving quality assurance landscape….
The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®) is delighted to introduce the newly elected members of its Funnel Committee. The Funnel Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that ISTQB® remains responsive to the ever-evolving needs of the global software testing community. By evaluating and prioritizing the development of new offerings and updates to existing…