International Software Testing Qualifications Board

The International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) is a software testing certification board that operates internationally.[1] Founded in Edinburgh in November 2002, the ISTQB is a non-profit association legally registered in Belgium.

ISTQB Certified Tester is a standardized qualification for software testers and the certification is offered by the ISTQB. The qualifications are based on a syllabus, and there is a hierarchy of qualifications and guidelines for accreditation and examination. More than 1 million ISTQB exams have been delivered and over 721,000 certifications issued; the ISTQB consists of 67 member boards worldwide representing more than 100 countries as of April 2021.[2]

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  2. ^ "Welcome - ISTQB® International Software Testing Qualifications Board". www.istqb.org. Retrieved August 1, 2022.