Announcement
CT-UT v2.0 is the latest version of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Usability Testing certification and replaces CT-UT v1.0.
CT-UT v1.0 will be retired (examinations and training) on 10 November 2027 for English and 10 May 2028 for non-English.
Digital accessibility testing is now covered by the CT-DAT v1.0 certification.
Certified Tester Usability Testing (CT-UT) v2.0
Overview
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Usability Tester (CT-UT) focuses on usability testing methods and approaches. It covers set up procedures from a usability, user experience, and accessibility, as well as relevant standards and risks.
Audience
The Usability Testing certification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing who wishes to broaden their knowledge of usability testing or anyone who wishes to start a specialist career in usability testing. The qualification is also aimed at anyone involved in usability engineering who wishes to understand usability testing.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
Content
ISTQB® Certified Tester – Usability Testing (CT-UT)
Basic Concepts
Fundamentals
Evaluating Usability and User Experience
Usability Evaluation
and Human-Centered Design
Risks in Usability and User Experience
Introduction
Typical Risks
Usability Standards
Usability Standards
Usability Reviews
Introduction and Approach
Types of Usability
Review
Usability Testing
Introduction
Step-By-Step Approach to
Usability Testing
Preparing a Usability Test
Performing Usability Test Sessions
Analyzing Findings
Communicating Test Results and Findings
Quality Control of a Usability Test
Challenges and
Frequent Errors
Usability Surveys
Step-By-Step Approach to User Surveys
Standardized
Questionnaires
Selecting Appropriate Test Techniques for Usability
Criteria for Selecting
an Evaluation Technique
Usability Testing in Agile Software Development
Integrating Usability Testing into Agile Software Development
Roles in Agile Software Development
Usability Evaluation Approaches Suitable in Agile Software Development
Shifting the Focus to User Experience
Select and Use Tools for Usability Testing
Categories of Usability Testing Tools
Application of Usability Testing Tools
Limitations of Usability Testing Tools
AI Support for Usability Testing
Areas in Which AI Can Support Usability Testing
Exam Structure
- No. of Questions: 40
- Passing Score: 31
- Total Points: 47
- Exam Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
Business Outcomes
Foundation Level Usability Testing candidates who have passed the Foundation Level „Usability Testing” syllabus exam should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of usability and usability testing.
- Identify and classify the severity of usability risks in a given product at any phase of a development cycle.
- Cite relevant standards for usability and user experience and verify their implementation in a given product.
- Set up procedures so that stated usability and user experience test objectives may be verified in practice for a given product.
- Design and monitor the implementation of a test plan and other testware for achieving stated usability and user experience goals.
- Explain the rationale, process and results of usability and user experience evaluations to non-specialist stakeholders.
- Outline important criteria for selecting a usability evaluation test technique.
- Give examples of usability testing in product delivery using an Agile software development.
- Classify tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) support for usability testing.
More Information
Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.
Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.
