How to Apply for ISTQB Certification?

Below are the basic steps to follow for applying for ISTQB certification, let’s have a look:

1. Visit the official website ISTQB Website (International), and ISTQB India

2. Select the ISTQB exam dates and TEST CENTER for your city

3. Complete the enrollment form along with all the required details

4. Further instructions will be sent immediately to your provided Email ID

* Indian Testing board offers exams via Talent Decrypt and PearsonVue Online Proctor

• The course fee for the Foundation level exam (CTFL) is currently Rs. 6254 (including GST – Talent Decrypt) & INR 7434 (including GST – PearsonVue) for remote exam, – 1st attempt. For Test center Rs. 5664 (including GST – PearsonVue), and for paper Rs. 5664 (including GST).
• The course fee for the Foundation level exam (CTFL) is currently Rs. 4130 (including GST – Talent Decrypt) & INR 5900 (including GST – PearsonVue) for remote exam, – 2nd attempt. For Test center Rs. 4130 (including GST – PearsonVue), and for paper Rs. 4130 (including GST).
• The course fee for the All Advanced level exam (CTAL) is currently Rs. 6844 (including GST – Talent Decrypt) & INR 5644 (including GST – Paper) – 1st attempt. 
• The course fee for the All Advanced level exam (CTAL) is currently Rs. 4720 (including GST – Talent Decrypt) & INR 4130 (including GST – online mode) – 2nd attempt. 
• The course fee for the All specialist exam is currently Rs. 7434 (including GST – Talent Decrypt) & INR 7434 (including GST – Paper) – 1st attempt. 
• The course fee for the All specialist exam is currently Rs. 4720 for Remote online (including GST – Talent Decrypt) – 2nd attempt. 

5. Prepare a Demand Draft (DD) with the desired amount – Software Testing Certification Board, New Delhi to the registered address in Noida or Bangalore. Ensure to add adequate details (such as contact details, registration number, etc.) along with the DD.

6. You will then receive the TIME and DATE for the selected exam and ensure to appear for the same.

7. Ensure to carry a photo identity card like a Driving License, Aadhaar card, etc. while appearing for the exam

* For any other details, you can reach out to the official mail ID.

The demand for software testers is increasing every day and the amount of investments and innovation is growing rapidly. As per the latest report, the market size of software testing was somewhere around USD 40 Billion (in 2021) and is going to take a leap of 6% CAGR between 2022 – 2030 on account of building robust software for data security and safety. 

Top IT firms like TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Wipro, etc. are continuously working on different methodologies to get their strong grip over the market and that’s why holding a software testing certification becomes necessary to ignite your career and stand apart from the crowd by gaining prominent certifications.