QA & AI Professional Certifications

Q: What is the difference between ISTQB CTFL and CTAL?

The ISTQB CTFL (Foundation Level) is the entry-level certification covering the fundamentals of software testing — no experience required. The CTAL (Advanced Level) covers test management, technical testing, and analysis; it requires practical experience and the CTFL.

Q: How do I obtain the ISTQB certification?

ISTQB exams are administered by accredited bodies such as GASQ and CFTL . The CTFL exam lasts 60 minutes, contains 40 multiple-choice questions , and requires a minimum score of 65% to pass. Training and exam fees are employer funded.

Q: Do I need experience to take the ISTQB CTFL?

No, the ISTQB CTFL has no formal prerequisites . It is open to any professional or student wishing to understand software testing fundamentals. A few days of preparation (16–24 hours) are sufficient for motivated candidates.

Industry Certifications

Certifications We Prepare You For

ADC prepares you for the most recognized professional certifications in QA, test automation and Agile.

ISTQB®

International Software Testing Qualifications Board

The global standard for software testing certification — istqb.org

FoundationCTFL v4.0

Certified Tester Foundation Level

Practical knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing. Forms the basis of the ISTQB® Certified Tester Scheme.

AdvancedCTAL-TA v4.0 ?

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst

Skills for structured and thorough software testing across the software development life cycle.

AdvancedCTAL-TAE v2.0

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Automation Engineering

Targeted at test engineers looking to implement or improve on test automation. Defines methods and practices.

AdvancedCTAL-TM v3.0

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Management

Knowledge needed to take responsibility for managing testing activities and designing suitable test strategies.

AdvancedCTAL-TTA

Certified Tester Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst

Thorough introduction to the technical testing skills fundamental in many development environments.

AdvancedCTAL-TA (Retiring)

Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst [Retiring]

Previous version — expands on the skills needed to design and perform structured and thorough testing.

Technologies & Approaches · Quality Characteristics & Test Levels · Testing in Particular Domains

SpecialistCT-ATT

Certified Tester Agile Technical Tester

Technical testing skills in Agile contexts — approaches and tools for cross-functional teams.

SpecialistCT-ATLaS

Certified Tester Agile Test Leadership at Scale

How to organize and improve quality at scale in Agile multi-team environments.

SpecialistCT-AT

Certified Tester Foundation Level Agile Tester

Testing skills required to effectively contribute to an Agile team and iterative development cycles.

SpecialistCT-AI

Certified Tester AI Testing

Extends understanding of AI and deep (machine) learning — testing AI-based systems and ML models.

SpecialistCT-GenAI

Certified Tester Testing with Generative AI

Extends the Foundation Level — testing and engineering practices for Generative AI systems (LLM, GenAI).

SpecialistCT-MAT

Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing

Methods, techniques, and tools for testing mobile applications across different platforms and usage contexts.

SpecialistCT-MBT

Certified Tester Model-Based Tester

Advanced approach using models for testing — extends and supports classic test design techniques.

SpecialistCT-TAS

Certified Tester Test Automation Strategy

Test automation strategies for anyone involved in software testing. Presents multiple approaches and key decisions.

SpecialistCT-AcT

Certified Tester Acceptance Testing

Collaboration between product owners/analysts and testers for user acceptance testing concepts and practices.

SpecialistCT-PT

Certified Tester Performance Testing

Principal aspects of performance testing — load, stress, endurance and associated measurement tools.

SpecialistCT-SEC

Certified Tester Security Tester

Planning, performing and evaluating security tests from multiple perspectives including risk, vulnerability and human factors.

SpecialistCT-STE

Certified Tester Security Test Engineer

Advanced security testing engineering skills — asset protection, audits and adapting to evolving security challenges.

SpecialistCT-UT

Certified Tester Usability Testing

Usability, UX and accessibility testing methods — from setup procedures to analysis of results.

SpecialistCT-AuT

Certified Tester Automotive Software Tester

Specific requirements for testing E/E systems in the automotive environment — sector norms and approaches.

SpecialistCT-GaMe

Certified Tester Game Testing

Basic concepts of video and game testing — game mechanics testing approaches and industry-specific tools.

ExpertCTEL-ITP-ATP

Expert Level — Assessing Test Processes

Assessment of existing test processes — prepares individuals to fulfill the expert role in process improvement.

ExpertCTEL-ITP-ITPI

Expert Level — Implementing Test Process Improvement

Implementing test process improvements at the organizational scale — advanced expert-level knowledge.

ExpertCTEL-TM-SM

Expert Test Management — Strategic Test Management

In-depth coverage on leading test management initiatives, activities and quality governance at strategic level.

ExpertCTEL-TM-OTM

Expert Test Management — Operational Test Management

Managing testing activities in large projects and programs — skills beyond what is covered in Advanced level.

ExpertCTEL-TM-MTT

Expert Test Management — Managing the Test Team

For experienced test managers and leaders — team management, quality assurance and test strategy leadership.

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum Certifications

Globally recognized Scrum and Agile certifications — scrum.org

PSM I

Professional Scrum Master™ I

Fundamental level of Scrum mastery — understanding of the Scrum Guide and how to apply Scrum in Scrum Teams.

PSM II

Professional Scrum Master™ II

Advanced level — understanding of the Scrum Master accountabilities and how a Scrum Team functions.

PSM III

Professional Scrum Master™ III

Distinguished level — coaching, facilitating, mentoring and teaching Scrum in complex team and organizational situations.

PSM-AI

Professional Scrum Master™ — AI Essentials

Essential knowledge in applying AI as a Scrum Master — AI tools and practices to enhance Scrum Team effectiveness.

PSPO I

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I

Fundamental understanding of the Scrum framework and how to apply it to maximize the value delivered with a product.

PSPO II

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ II

Advanced level — product vision, backlog management, release planning, business strategy and stakeholder engagement.

PSPO III

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ III

Distinguished level — deep understanding of owning a vision, managing a Product Backlog and engaging stakeholders.

PSPO-AI

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ — AI Essentials

Applying AI as a Product Owner — explore, evaluate and integrate AI tools for product discovery and decision-making.

PAL I

Professional Agile Leadership

How leaders of agile teams best support, guide and coach teams to create conditions for greater agility.

PAL-EBM

Professional Agile Leadership — EBM

EBM framework — continuously improving customer outcomes, organizational capabilities and business results.

PSF

Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills

Harnessing facilitation principles, skills and techniques to help teams move toward their desired outcomes.

PSPBM

Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills

Effectively managing a transparent, value-focused Product Backlog — techniques for capturing needs and refining.

PSD

Professional Scrum Developer

Delivering quality software using Scrum — modern Agile and DevOps practices within Scrum Teams.

SPS

Scaled Professional Scrum

Skills to overcome challenges when scaling Scrum beyond a single Scrum Team — use of the Nexus framework.

PSK I

Professional Scrum with Kanban

Applying Kanban practices in the context of Professional Scrum — improving flow and the way of working.

PSU

Professional Scrum with User Experience

Cross-functional teams connected to end users — integrating UX in Scrum for better alignment and product value.

PPDV

Professional Product Discovery and Validation™

Discovery and validation skills — delivering the right product capabilities to market using users and customers.

AWS

AWS Certifications

Amazon Web Services cloud certifications — essential for testing and automating on cloud infrastructure — aws.amazon.com

CLF-C02

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Overall understanding of the AWS cloud — services, security, pricing and the shared responsibility model. No technical prerequisites.

SAA-C03

AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate

Designing resilient, high-performing architectures on AWS — the cloud certification most in demand with recruiters.

DOP-C02

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer — Professional

CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code and test automation on AWS — the natural next step for a senior automation profile.

IAAP

Accessibility Certifications

The international standard for digital accessibility — a strong differentiator on the European QA market (EN 301 549, WCAG) — accessibilityassociation.org

CPACC

Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies

The cross-disciplinary foundation of accessibility — disabilities, assistive technologies, standards and the international regulatory landscape.

WAS

Web Accessibility Specialist

The technical side — WCAG conformance auditing, remediation and accessibility testing on real web applications.

Our Own Certifications

ADC Certifications

Validate your skills with our certifications.

ADC

AutomationDataCamp Certifications

3 certification levels — Foundation, Advanced, Expert. Verifiable digital certificate, LinkedIn badge.

FoundationADC-F

ADC Automation Fundamentals Certificate

Validates your fundamental knowledge in test automation — basic concepts, essential tools and best practices for getting started.

90 min · MCQ + practical cases · Min. score 70% · Validity 3 years

AdvancedADC-A

ADC Data & API Testing Certificate

Validates your skills in data and API testing — designing and implementing complex testing strategies for modern systems.

3h exam + 1 week project · Min. score 75% · Validity 3 years

ExpertADC-E

ADC Expert Automation Architect Certificate

Validates your senior-level skills in test architecture, leadership and management of large-scale automation initiatives.

4h exam + 2 week project + interview · Min. score 80% · Validity 3 years

Certification Process

1. Training

Complete the required training or validate your experience

2. Registration

3. Exam

Take the proctored online exam

4. Certification

Receive your verifiable digital certificate

Certifications

How we prepare you, for each certification

We do not prepare you for an exam: we bring you to the moment you are ready.

Exam included
The exam fee is included; a second attempt is offered.
Mock exams
Timed, in the official format, plus realistic hands-on scenarios.
Real-time progress
An online space tracks your progress by syllabus area.
"Ready to take it" signal
Until it lights up, you do not book the exam.

ISTQB CTFL v4.0 · CT-GenAI v1.1 · CTAL-TM v3.0 · Scrum.org PSM I & PSPO I

Frequently Asked Questions about Certifications

What is the difference between ISTQB CTFL and CTAL?

The ISTQB CTFL (Foundation Level) is the entry-level certification covering the fundamentals of software testing — no experience required. The CTAL (Advanced Level) covers test management, technical testing, and analysis; it requires practical experience and the CTFL.

How do I obtain the ISTQB certification?

ISTQB exams are administered by accredited bodies such as GASQ and CFTL. The CTFL exam lasts 60 minutes, contains 40 multiple-choice questions, and requires a minimum score of 65% to pass. Training and exam fees are employer funded.

Do I need experience to take the ISTQB CTFL?

No, the ISTQB CTFL has no formal prerequisites. It is open to any professional or student wishing to understand software testing fundamentals. A few days of preparation (16–24 hours) are sufficient for motivated candidates.