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ISTQB CTFL
ISTQB
Globally Recognised
Entry-Level
Lifetime Validity
Multilingual
Foundation-level certification, vendor-neutral testing knowledge.
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ASTQB
ASTQB
Globally Recognised
Entry-Level
Lifetime Validity
American Software Testing Qualifications Board.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Issuing body | International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) | American Software Testing Qualifications Board |
| Exam format | Multiple choice (computer- or paper-based) | Multiple choice, online proctored |
| Duration | 60 minutes (75 for non-native speakers) | 60 minutes |
| Number of questions | 40 | 40 |
| Passing score | 65% (26 / 40) | 65% |
| Exam cost | Approx. €150–250 depending on country | $229 USD |
| Prerequisites | None — entry level | None for Foundation |
| Validity | Lifetime (no expiry) | Lifetime |
| Levels available | Foundation only at this tier | Foundation, Advanced, Specialist tracks |
| Global recognition | Recognised in 130+ countries, 1M+ certified | Strong in North America (ISTQB-aligned) |
| Available languages | 30+ languages | English |
| Best suited for | Anyone starting a software-testing career | Testers in the US market |
| Official site | www.istqb.org ↗ | astqb.org ↗ |
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