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ISTQB Test Automation Engineering Certification

The ISTQB Test Automation Engineer certification validates that you can implement and improve test automation using defined methods and practices for a sustainable solution.

Licensing authority: American Software Testing Qualifications Board · Application information

Initial by examination
ISTQB Test Automation Engineering Exam
Applicability
Current official CTAL-TAE v2.0 listings and linked materials support the fixed 2026-10-25 evaluation date. Official credential, route and examination start/end dates are not supplied, so these dates remain null. Publication/release dates and voucher periods are not substituted.
Evidence Claim Ids
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Experience
The global certification page requires sufficient practical experience and refers candidates to the Member Board or Exam Provider for specific criteria. The U.S. target listing states ISTQB Foundation Level Certification without a numeric CTAL-TAE experience threshold. The syllabus strongly recommends background such as six months as a test engineer or software developer and accredited training; those recommendations are not represented as mandatory fixed experience or training requirements.
Prerequisite Proof
Certificates obtained from another ISTQB board/provider must be evidenced in the AT*SQA account before the examination.
Prerequisite Qualification
Hold the ISTQB Foundation Level certificate before taking the CTAL-TAE examination; the ISTQB page accepts Foundation Level v4.0 or previous versions. This is an existing qualification prerequisite, not an instruction to retake or independently research Foundation Level.
Scheduling
Register through AT*SQA; testing center and online proctored delivery use the purchased examination code, which must be used within 365 days without extensions. Online examinations are available throughout the week 24 hours a day. Select an EXT appointment for non-native-language extra time. Request special accommodations at least one month before the examination. Reschedule online more than 24 hours and testing center more than 72 hours before the appointment; rescheduling within the fee window costs USD 90.

ISTQB Test Automation Engineering Exam

Provider
ASTQB through its authorized examination provider AT*SQA
Format
Multiple-choice questions
Exam questions
Total questions: 40.
Time limit
90 minutes; 25% additional time if the examination language is not the candidate's native language
Passing score
43 of 66 points
Exam fee
USD 249.00
Examination outline
  • Introduction and Objectives for Test Automation (7.5%)
    • Purpose of Test Automation
    • Test Automation in the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Preparing for Test Automation (12.5%)
    • Understand the Configuration of an Infrastructure to Enable Test Automation
    • Evaluation Process for Selecting the Right Tools and Strategies
  • Test Automation Architecture (15%)
    • Design Concepts Leveraged in Test Automation
  • Implementing Test Automation (10%)
    • Test Automation Development
    • Risks Associated with Test Automation Development
    • Test Automation Solution Maintainability
  • Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation (15%)
    • Integration to CI/CD Pipelines
  • Test Automation Reporting and Metrics (10%)
    • Collection, Analysis and Reporting of Test Automation Data
  • Verifying the Test Automation Solution (15%)
    • Verification of the Test Automation Infrastructure
  • Continuous Improvement (15%)
    • Continuous Improvement Opportunities for Test Automation
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