The ISTQB® Certified Tester – Testing with Generative AI (CT‑GenAI) is the official ISTQB® certification for AI-powered software testing. It equips professionals to apply Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI testing tools across the entire software testing process. This globally recognized ISTQB® CT-GenAI certification is designed for anyone who wants to:

• Generate test cases, acceptance criteria, and synthetic test data using AI
• Use prompt engineering techniques to improve test accuracy and automation
• Identify and mitigate AI-specific risks such as hallucinations, bias, and data privacy breaches
• Integrate LLM-powered infrastructure (RAG, LLMOps, AI agents) into test environments
• Plan and execute an organizational AI testing strategy

By earning the CT‑GenAI certification, you gain international recognition as a specialist in AI in software testing. Whether you’re new to AI or experienced in testing, this certification shows employers you can apply GenAI in practical, real-world test scenarios.

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How do I obtain the ISTQB® CT‑GenAI certification?

To be certified, you must pass the ISTQB® Certified Tester - Testing with Generative AI (CT‑GenAI) exam.

Step 1 – Prepare for the certification exam You can choose one of two preparation paths:

1. Attend an accredited training course

• Accredited training providers deliver courses based on the official ISTQB® CT‑GenAI syllabus.
• Training covers all examinable topics, including prompt engineering, AI risk management, Generative AI test infrastructure, and organizational adoption.

2. Self-study using the official syllabus (download here) Study chapters on:

• Introduction to Generative AI and LLMs in testing
• Prompt engineering techniques for test design and automation
• Managing AI-specific risks (hallucinations, bias, data privacy)
• RAG, fine-tuning, and AI-powered test agents
• GenAI strategy and integration in testing organizations

Step 2 – Test your knowledge

Download the official ISTQB® CT‑GenAI sample exam questions, answers, and syllabus from the “Download” section on this page. You can also use the ISTQB® CT‑GenAI online mock exam to check your readiness.

Step 3 – Take the exam

You can take the ISTQB® CT‑GenAI certification exam:

• Format: 40 multiple-choice questions
• Duration: 60 minutes (+25% extra for non-native English speakers)
• Pass mark: 65%
• Languages: English (other languages coming soon!)
• Delivery: Online via iSQI FLEX (remote proctoring) or at Pearson Vue Test Centres Worldwide (coming soon!)
• Validity: Lifetime - the certification does not expire

Who should take this certification?

This certification is for professionals involved in or impacted by AI-enabled software testing, including:

• Testers, test analysts, test engineers, test automation engineers, UAT testers, test managers
• Software developers involved in testing
• Project managers, quality managers, software development managers, business analysts, IT directors, consultants

What are the entry requirements?

• Mandatory prerequisite: ISTQB® Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL)
• No programming experience required: suitable for both technical and non-technical roles

What are the benefits of the ISTQB® CT‑GenAI certification?

Boost your AI testing expertise

• Understand LLMs, tokenization, embeddings, and multimodal models
• Use prompt engineering (structured prompts, chaining, few-shot, meta) across all testing activities
• Generate, refine, and evaluate test cases, acceptance criteria, synthetic data, and test reports

Mitigate AI-specific risks

• Identify and manage hallucinations, bias, non-determinism, privacy, and security risks
• Apply ethical and regulatory best practices
• Assess the environmental impact of AI in testing

Adopt an AI-powered test infrastructure

• Implement RAG, fine-tuning, and LLMOps for test optimization
• Use AI agents to automate test processes

Lead GenAI adoption in test organizations

• Plan a GenAI adoption roadmap
• Build AI capabilities in test teams
• Adapt testing processes for AI-enabled organizations

Which topics are covered in the Syllabus?

The CT‑GenAI syllabus (download here) consists of five chapters:

• Introduction to Generative AI for Software Testing
• Prompt Engineering for Effective Software Testing
• Managing Risks of Generative AI in Software Testing
• LLM-Powered Test Infrastructure
• Deploying and Integrating GenAI in Test Organisations

The syllabus combines theory with practical exercises, starting with guided examples before moving to real-world tasks.

What other certifications can you recommend?

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (CTAL-TA v4.0)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager v3.0 (CTAL-TM)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineering v2.0
• ISTQB® Certified Tester AI Testing (CT-AI) - covers the broader testing of AI-based systems and machine learning models themselves, including data quality, algorithm validation, and AI-specific risks.
• Organizations seeking to increase essential AI knowledge across the organization may be interested in the A4Q AI Essential e-learning and certification package.
• A4Q AI Foundation
• A4Q AI Compliance (coming soon)