The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q powered by AI
Transition from knowledge-based to competency-based learning and certification.
Transform Testing Knowledge into Practical Skills
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q application is designed for a seamless, student-focused learning experience. Its intuitive interface and expert AI guidance bridge the critical gap between theoretical knowledge and the hands-on application of essential testing techniques. Enhance your skillset and gain the proficiency valued by training providers and employers.
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Practice Core Testing Techniques
Core testing techniques form the foundation of effective quality assurance. The app provides guided scenarios that let you apply concepts like boundary value analysis and equivalence partitioning.
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Comprehensive Feedback Mechanisms
Detailed feedback pinpoints areas for improvement and explains the reasoning behind correct answers. Recommendations address the answers, providing customized advice to develop your testing approach.
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Measurement of Accuracy
Accurate scoring gives you a clear baseline and demonstrates progress over time. By seeing where you excel and where you struggle, you can prioritize which techniques need further refinement.
Bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q is a revolutionary AI-based solution to developing and embedding software testing skills:
- The powerful AI-driven ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q application accelerates learning with real-world scenarios and comprehensive feedback mechanisms.
- The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q certification exam uniquely validates your know-how and verifies your practical ability.
- The scheme has a practical approach by moving from multiple-choice to open-text exams.
Master in-demand practical testing skills
The software testing industry requires more than just textbook knowledge. ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q leverages the power of AI and expertly curated content to offer a comprehensive and practical learning experience. The interactive modules, hands-on exercises, and dynamic feedback will deepen your understanding, enabling you to apply core testing principles and techniques confidently. The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q will equip you with the in-demand skills employers need and help you work in software testing.
Showcase your practical know-how
Unlike standard knowledge-based multiple-choice exams, the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q exam assesses your competency. To succeed in the exam, you must correctly apply testing techniques and create test cases, defect reports, and test plans. Holders of the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q certification have demonstrated they can utilize their testing knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Career Development
Whether you are new to testing or an experienced software tester, the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q equips you with the practical skills and knowledge that are in high demand by today’s software development teams. It is also ideal for anyone who has already attained a qualification in software testing, including the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certification, and who now wants to validate they can practically apply their knowledge.
Learn how to use testing techniques like Equivalence Partitioning and Decision Tables, enabling you to optimize your testing process and achieve thorough test coverage in less time. This will make you an asset to any testing team.
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q certification is a globally recognized validation of your expertise, demonstrating to potential employers your commitment to professional development and your ability to excel in a software testing role.
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q program emphasizes the importance of clear and concise communication, a critical skill for collaborating effectively with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders. You'll be able to effectively communicate testing findings and recommendations, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Practice core testing techniques and gain the ability to apply them confidently in real-world testing scenarios. You'll be able to identify and troubleshoot software defects efficiently, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
What you will learn
When starting the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q, the A4Q team surveyed hundreds of test managers and many training providers on what they expect from a tester certification. The feedback was clear: they all prefer a practical approach for training and exams. The focus should go from knowledge-based to skills- and competence-based training. As a result, the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q is structured around practical objectives that span various software testing techniques. They complement the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level core body of knowledge. You will learn how to:
Testing Techniques
Apply black box testing techniques (Boundary Value Analysis, Equivalence Partitioning, State Transition, and Decision Tables) to create and execute effective test cases efficiently.
Estimation Techniques
Use estimation techniques accurately to enhance the overall efficacy and productivity of the testing process
Identify & Address Issues
Identify and address issues early in the development lifecycle with strategies such as Test Case Prioritization and Acceptance Test-Driven Development.
Create Effective Test Plans
Create an effective test plan that provides a framework and structure that covers the critical components needed by all stakeholders to ensure successful testing.
Features and Benefits of the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q
- An interactive AI learning tool simulates real-world testing scenarios, allowing learners to apply their knowledge in a controlled, supportive environment.
- Dynamic AI-powered feedback; learners can evaluate their progress and focus their unlimited practice.
- Expertly curated practical content is presented in an intuitive, easy-to-use platform, so learners can be confident they are building capabilities based on good practice.
- Assessment exam validates competence, supports career progression, and levels up testing skills within the organization.
- Complements the ISTQB® foundation level certification; deepens understanding and reinforces practical application.
Currently, the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q App is available only in English. More languages are planned within the following months.
For Individuals
- Enhanced understanding with the help of our interactive AI learning tool by applying testing techniques in real-life scenarios will help you effectively apply theoretical concepts in your workplace.
- Increased efficiency by practicing with real-world scenarios, you will learn to select and use techniques and approaches that will elevate your contribution to your team.
- Focus your learning to achieve the results that will boost your confidence and support your career development.
For Training providers
- Follow the trend and extend your portfolio with an in-demand hands-on approach to learning, leveraging AI's benefits.
- Increase learner engagement and knowledge retention.
- Deliver high-value training with measurable results through practical skills development.
- Prepare learners for the testing challenges they'll face on the job.
- Equip learners with the skills and confidence to transition into Advanced or Specialist training seamlessly.
For Organizations
- Save money using our AI learning tool and get new testers trained and onboarded more quickly.
- Prepare learners to become proficient testers who can contribute more effectively in the workplace.
- Optimize your return on investment in education for testing with a competency-based approach to learning and certification.
- Upskill and cross-skill within the organization to fill testing skills gaps.
- Improve testing skills within the organization to deliver high-quality software products.
ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q: Exam Details
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q certification is aligned with the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level and the ISTQB® Glossary, ensuring a solid foundation in testing principles, techniques, and approaches.
Recommended Prerequisites
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q is closely aligned with the ISTQB® certification scheme and uses the same glossary terms and wording.
To gain the most benefit from the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q, the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification is highly recommended. However, holding the ISTQB® CTFL is not a prerequisite for passing the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q exam.
Exam Structure
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q certification exam is based on the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q syllabus. Candidates are assessed against the “Practical Objectives” and must demonstrate their ability to effectively and accurately apply techniques and approaches. The assessment format is open text (the exam does not include multiple choice questions); Assessors will look for comprehensive and complete responses that align with the syllabus.
Please find the exam structure here: ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q Exam Structure
It explains how the questions are spread per Practical Objective and how the result is created.
Exam Preperation
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q app is a powerful learning tool supporting exam preparation.
Candidates can also participate in an instructor-led ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q training course, where they are guided through the syllabus using the learning tool to reinforce their skills development.
The exam for the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q is available at:
If you have any further questions regarding the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q scheme,
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Exam Details
Duration: 60 minutes (25% Extra time for non-native speakers)
Pass Score: 65%
Number of Exam Questions: 15
Language: English
Other than with multiple-choice exams, partial scores are possible in the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q exam. This means you cannot only be entirely correct or wrong; it is also possible to achieve partial scores when your answer is partially correct.
Syllabus
The Syllabus can be downloaded here:
English: ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q
The Alliance for Qualification (A4Q) is the official licensor for the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q scheme. If you want to become an accredited training provider, please get in touch with us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQs for Training Providers:
The powerful AI Learning Tool will help you to train candidates using real-world scenarios with real-time feedback. It offers hands-on experiential training with an extensive number of practice questions ensuring participants can effectively apply testing techniques and approaches.
The access is given for 30 days
A fix will happen within 24 hours during working days. The missed time will be added to the given access.
A trainer needs to pass the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q exam. There is no “train the trainer” session required. A4Q will offer one train-the-trainer session per quarter which accredited training providers can join.
No. ISTQB® does not accredit training platforms. The Nevertheless, ISTQB® syllabi and glossary were used to train the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q AI learning tool and . Furthermore, leading ISTQB® experts helped create the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q syllabus and training material and trained the AI.
You are free to charge the fee you want. Some training providers will include the usage in the training price, while others will charge for the tool’s usage.
The usage of the tool is not mandated to sit the exam.
Yes. You can download it here.
The ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q AI learning tool can be accessed using a voucher. Training providers can easily order vouchers from their exam provider or member board. Accredited training providers get a discounted price for using the tool.
Currently, the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q AI learning tool is available in English only. However, we plan to offer other languages, such as French, in the second half 2024.
Yes, the exam is available via remote proctoring only.
A4Q is very happy that many ISTQB® experts have been and are closely cooperating to create and introduce this new certification scheme.
It is planned to add another level on top of the Practical Tester to specialize in specific testing duties.
Yes. We nevertheless recommend training before taking the exam.
We recommend that ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q training is 2 days. Nevertheless, it is highly recommended that the ISTQB® CTFL 4 course be combined with the ISTQB’s knowledge and the Practical Tester’s skills and competencies.
The AI is very reliable but like every tool, it might also have some bugs. That’s also why we do not use AI to make the final decision on the exam. But in our opinion, AI is a perfect and extremely powerful solution to help you learn and train.
AI is not used to decide whether a candidate passes or fails. This is always done by a human expert who verifies results.
There is a possibility in the tool to report bugs.
There is a fee to use the ISTQB® Add-On Practical Tester by A4Q AI learning tool without training. However, if you order training, many training providers offer the tool free of charge with the training.
The accreditation is free of charge for training providers.
You can license the tool with exam providers and ISTQB® member boards.
FAQs for End Users:
No. We nevertheless recommend holding the ISTQB® CTFL certificate.
We will send out the result within one week.
Yes. An expert always verifies all exam results.
