Certified Tester – Testing with Generative AI (CT-GenAI)
| Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Extra Time: | 15 minutes |
| Languages: | English |
| Questions: | 40 |
| Passmark: | 65% |
| Validity: | Lifetime |
| Format: | Multiple choice |
The CT‑GenAI certification is the latest addition to ISTQB’s Specialist Level portfolio (launched July 29, 2025). It is designed for software testing professionals who want to understand and apply generative AI technologies—particularly large language models (LLMs)—within quality assurance and software testing.
This certification equips candidates with practical skills to:
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Apply prompt engineering to support test analysis, design, automation, and reporting
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Identify and manage AI-specific risks, such as bias, hallucinations, and data privacy issues
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Integrate AI-powered tools and infrastructure into testing processes
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Understand the opportunities and limitations of GenAI in testing
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Contribute to organizational strategies for adopting AI in testing and transforming QA workflows
It is ideal for:
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Software testers
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Test automation engineers
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Test managers
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Developers and data professionals
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IT leaders embracing AI-driven quality practices
Prerequisites
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Mandatory: ISTQB® Foundation Level (CTFL) certificate.
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No specific AI or programming background is mandatory, though helpful.
Exam Highlights
- Format: 40 Multiple‑Choice‑Fragen
- Duration: 60 minutes (+ 25 % extra time for non‑native English speakers → 75 Minuten)
- Passing Score: 65 % (min. 32 of 49 points)
- Availability: English at launch; other languages are expected later.
- Certification Validity: Lifetime