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ISTQB Test Automation Engineer (TAE)
ISTQB
Globally Recognised
Advanced
Lifetime Validity
Advanced certification on test automation architecture.
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A4Q Selenium Tester Foundation
A4Q
Globally Recognised
Entry-Level
Entry-level Selenium-focused certification.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Issuing body | ISTQB | A4Q (Alliance for Qualification) |
| Exam format | Multiple choice (computer-based) | Multiple choice, online proctored |
| Duration | 180 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Number of questions | 45 | 40 |
| Passing score | 65% (30/45) | 65% |
| Exam cost | €200–350 depending on country | €150–200 |
| Prerequisites | ISTQB Foundation Level | None formal; basic Selenium knowledge recommended |
| Validity | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Levels available | Advanced Level module | Foundation |
| Global recognition | Global — 130+ countries | European focus; growing globally |
| Available languages | English + select translations | English, German |
| Best suited for | Test automation architects and senior automation engineers | Developers and testers starting with Selenium automation |
| Official site | www.istqb.org ↗ | a4q.org ↗ |
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