Is the ISTQB certification acknowledged across the world?
Yes, this is a truly internationally recognized certification program and currently the world’s most popular software testing related certification.
How can I be entitled to the Certified Software Tester certificate?
Where are the courses and exams held?
They are currently held at Continuing Education – University of Iceland (Endurmenntun Háskóla Íslands), Dunhaga 7, 107 Reykjavík.
What language are the courses and exams in?
The courses and exams are in English. Candidates taking exams that are not in their native or local language get longer exam time.
What is the entry criteria?
To be eligible to undertake the Agile Tester Foundation Extension certification exam, candidates must first hold the ISTQB Foundation Certificate.
Do I need to take the course before the exam?
No you do not, but it is highly recommended since the courses provide in-depth understanding of the topics in the syllabus, through teaching, discussions and practical exercises. It is also possible to attend courses without taking the exams for learning purposes, but the attendee will not be ISTQB certified.
Can I take the exam online?
What ISTQB Certifications can I accrue?
Through our collaboration with GASQ you can take the following exams online:
Foundation Level
- Certified Tester
- Agile Tester
- Model-Based Tester
- Usability Testing
- Mobile Application Testing
- Performance Testing
- Acceptance Testing
Advanced Level
- Agile Technical Tester
- Test Manager
- Test Analyst
- Technical Test Analyst
- Security Tester
- Test Automation Engineer
Exams held at Endurmenntun Háskóla Íslands will be advertised specially on this webpage and on ICE-STQB Facebook page.
How much does the online exams at GASQ cost?
The online exam prices at GASQ range from 200 to 250 EUR, see list below. The exam registration and payment will go through GASQ web page.
200 EUR – Certified Tester, Agile Tester, Model-Based Tester, Usability Tester, Mobile Application Tester
250 EUR – Agile Technical Tester, Test Manager, Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, Security Tester, Test Automation Engineer, Performance Tester, Acceptance Tester