A certified ISTQB® Automotive Software Tester can demonstrate knowledge of the most important test procedures and standards used as part of testing E/E systems in an automotive environment.

How do I obtain this certification?

To be certified you must pass the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester exam.

You can prepare for the exam by attending an accredited training course for ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester; participants will have relevant content and topics clearly explained and taught to them.

The syllabus includes topics relevant to anyone involved in testing E/E systems in an automotive environment and who wants to learn or demonstrate they can:

• Consider the basic requirements of the relevant standards for the selection of suitable test techniques specifically:
• Automotive SPICE (ASPICE)
• ISO 26262
• AUTOSAR
• Apply virtual test methods:
• Test environment in general (motivation for test environments in the automotive industry, general parts of a test environment, difference between Closed Loop and Open Loop, essential interfaces, databases, and communication protocols of control units)
• Testing in XiL test environments (Model in the Loop (MiL), Software in the Loop (SiL), Hardware in the Loop (HiL))
• Apply specific static and dynamic testing methods
• Static methods (MISRA-C:2012 programming standards)
• Dynamic testing methods (condition testing, multiple conditions testing, modified condition decision testing, back-to-back testing, fault injection testing, requirements-based testing, context-dependent selection of testing methods)

The exam will be available on Pearson Vue for anyone wishing to self-study.

What are the entry requirements?

In order to take the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester; exam, you will need the ISTQB Certified Tester − Foundation Level certificate.

How does this certification benefit me?

With the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester certification:

• You will have an independent, internationally recognised certification as proof of skills in the field of software testing with a specialisation in testing E/E systems in an automotive environment.
• You can demonstrate that you can perform the principle tasks of a tester in an automotive environment using knowledge of the applicable standards.
• You can add value to your organization\'s automotive testing.

Who is this certification for?

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level Automotive Software Tester is aimed at anyone who wishes to broaden their knowledge of testing E/E systems in an automotive environment or anyone who wishes to start a specialist career in automotive testing.

It is particularly suitable for:* Systems and software testers* systems and software developers* project managers and quality managers in the environment of automotive development.

What other certifications can you recommend?

Other ISTQB® certifications that may be of interest:

ISTQB® Specialist Certifications:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - AI Testing (CT-AI) 
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Game Testing (CT-GaMe)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Model-Based Testing (CT-MBT) 
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Performance Testing (CT-PT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Security Tester (CT-SEC)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Test Automation Engineer (CT-TAE) 
• ISTQB® Certified Tester - Usability Tester (CT-UT)

ISTQB® Agile Certifications: 

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level – Agile Tester (CTFL-AT)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Agile Technical Tester (CTAL-ATT)
• ISTQB Agile Test Leadership at Scale

ISTQB® Advanced Level:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst (CTAL-TA)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Manager (CTAL-TM)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Technical Test Analyst (CTAL-TTA)

ISTQB® Expert Level:

• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level - Assessing the Test Process (CTEL-ITP-ATP)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level - Implementing Test Process Improvements (CTEL-ITP-ITPI)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Strategic Test Management (CTEL-TM-SM) 
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Operational Test Management (CTEL-TM-OTM)
• ISTQB® Certified Tester Expert Level Test Management Managing the Test Team (CTEL-TM-MTT) 

If you are seeking to extend your knowledge of test automation, we recommend:  

• A4Q Certified Selenium 4 Tester Foundation
• A4Q Foundation Level Tester for Appium

If you need to be able to gather requirements then you could consider IREB Requirements Engineering - Foundation Level (CPRE-FL).