Is the ISTQB certification acknowledged across the world?
Yes, this is an 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, not in their native or local language get longer exam times.
What are 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 an in-depth understanding of the topics in the syllabus through teaching, discussions, and practical exercises. Attending courses without taking the exams for learning purposes is also possible, 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 especially on this webpage and on the ICE-STQB Facebook page.
How much do the online exams at GASQ cost?
The online exam prices at GASQ range from 200 to 250 EUR; see the list below. The exam registration and payment will go through the 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