--- title: International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) slug: international-software-testing-qualifications-boar url: /detay/international-software-testing-qualifications-boar type: article language: English entity: primary: International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) type: article disambiguation: Become ISTQB certified! Global software testing standards & certifications. Gain in-demand skills. categories: - name: Software And Artificial Intelligence slug: yazilim-ve-yapay-zeka url: /kategori/yazilim-ve-yapay-zeka tags: - Global Recognition - Turkish Testing Board - ISTQB - Software Testing - certification author: Hüsnü Umut Okur created_at: 2025-07-08T19:47:41.111371+03:00 updated_at: 2025-07-31T13:57:03.422568+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/08/lTHYmJ9IfPUIr0n3p2XQIPeC7f04Ib9S.png --- # International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) ## KURE Information Cards ![istqb_bilgi.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/08/G80qSx6UN3jdas9UwYixMH0Xbl27TuxV.png) *ISTQB* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Founded(Number) | 2002 | | Certification Levels | Expert Level,Advanced Level,Foundation Level | | Industry | Software | ## Article Content **ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board)** is an international organization that defines standards for [software testing](/en/detay/software-testing-d4fb6/llms.txt) processes and offers globally recognized software testing certifications. Established in 2002 in Belgium, [ISTQB](/en/detay/international-software-quality-board-istqb-e614a/llms.txt) operates as a non-profit organization. Its mission is to provide a standardized terminology and methodology in the field of software testing, enhance the professional knowledge level, and establish a globally valid qualification system. ### **Organizational Structure and National Boards** ISTQB operates through a central governing board supported by multiple national boards. The Turkish representative, **Turkish Testing Board (TTB)**, has been active since 2006 and is responsible for managing the Turkish translations and local implementation of ISTQB exams. #### **Certification Structure** The ISTQB certification program is structured across three main levels: ##### **1. Foundation Level** **Target Audience:** Beginners in software testing, developers, test analysts, business analysts, quality assurance professionals, and project managers. **Objective:** To teach the fundamental concepts of software testing, including testing types, techniques, and the general structure of testing processes. **Sub-Certifications:** - Foundation Level – Core - Foundation Level – Agile Tester Extension - Foundation Level – Automotive Software Tester - Foundation Level – Mobile Application Testing - Foundation Level – Performance Testing - Foundation Level – Usability Testing **Exam Format:** - 40 multiple-choice questions - Passing score: 65% (26 correct answers) - Duration: 60 minutes (75 minutes if not in native language) ##### **2. Advanced Level** **Target Audience:** Experienced testers, test managers, and professionals aiming to specialize in analysis or [automation](/en/detay/software-test-automation-a0912/llms.txt). **Objective:** To provide advanced-level knowledge on test planning, execution, reporting, and management, along with the development of technical skills. **Sub-Certifications:** - **Test Manager:** Test strategy creation, resource planning, risk-based testing - **Test Analyst:** Deriving test scenarios from requirements, test data design - **Technical Test Analyst:** Performance and security testing, automation, structure-based techniques **Exam Format:** - Varies by module (combination of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions) - Passing score: 65% ##### **3. Expert Level** **Target Audience:** Senior test professionals involved in strategic decision-making, test process transformation, or managing large test teams. **Objective:** To develop leadership and expert-level skills in defining testing strategies, improving processes, and designing enterprise-scale testing architecture. **Available Certifications:** - Improving the Testing Process - Test Management - Test Automation Engineering - Security Testing - Test Data Management *(currently under development)* **Exam Format:** - Written and practical exams - Project presentation and case-based evaluations - Training is usually mandatory #### **Global Recognition and Participation** ISTQB certifications are recognized in over 130 countries and have more than one million certificate holders, making it one of the most widely adopted software testing certification systems in the world. These certifications are globally accepted by employers and support professional development in the software testing field. #### **Turkish Resources and Examinations** The **Turkish Testing Board** translates the ISTQB syllabus into Turkish, making the certification process more accessible in Turkey. Their official website provides detailed information about sample exams, curriculum documents, and application procedures. ## Academic Sources and References 1. ISTQB®. Certified Tester Accreditation Guidelines v4.0. International Software Testing Qualifications Board. Accessed July 8, 2025. https://www.istqb.org/?download\_id=3340&sdm\_process\_download=1 2. ISTQB®. Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Analyst Syllabus. International Software Testing Qualifications Board. Accessed July 8, 2025. https://www.istqb.org/wp-content/uploads/sdm-uploads/ISTQB-CTAL-TA-Syllabus-v4.0-EN-4.pdf 3. ISTQB®. Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) v4.0.1 Syllabus. International Software Testing Qualifications Board. Accessed July 8, 2025. https://www.istqb.org/?download\_id=3345&sdm\_process\_download=1 4. Turkish Testing Board. About ISTQB® – Turkish Testing Board. Accessed July 8, 2025. https://www.turkishtestingboard.org/en/about-istqb/ 5. Turkish Testing Board. Certified Tester Foundation Level Syllabus – English. Accessed July 8, 2025. https://www.turkishtestingboard.org/en/certified-tester-foundation-level-syllabus-english/