Can I take the ISTQB exam from my country?

Yes. You can test online from home or at authorized testing centers worldwide. AT*SQA vouchers are valid for 365 days from purchase, with rescheduling allowed within policy.

Visit the AT*SQA registration page to purchase an exam voucher and schedule either an online or test center exam.

Is AT*SQA a good choice for ISTQB exams if you live outside the U.S.?

Q: Is my certification recognized globally?

Yes. Results are published in the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register for employer verification, and you may optionally appear on AT*SQA’s Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers.

Q: What extra visibility can I get?

You can create a public profile on the Official U.S. List, opt into the AT*Work directory for hiring visibility, and firms can be listed in AT*Consult.

Q: What if English isn’t my first language?

You can select an extended-time (EXT) option during scheduling in your AT*SQA account for many exams.

Summary

Yes, AT*SQA is a great choice for ISTQB exams if you live outside the U.S. You can take your ISTQB exams from any country (online from home or at testing centers), take the exam within 365 days of voucher purchase, and your exam comes with free extras. Free extras, including a free micro-credential and optional inclusion in AT*Work and AT*Consult, make choosing non-profit AT*SQA a smart decision for your ISTQB exam.

Global access & scheduling

Where you can test: online from home or at testing centers worldwide, see testing center info and exam instructions.
Voucher window: 365 days to schedule/take your exam after purchase. Rescheduling is allowed within policy.

Recognition & verification outside the U.S.

Global verification: Results appear in the ISTQB Successful Candidate Register (SCR) for employer validation.
Added visibility: In addition to the SCR, you can also appear on the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™, consulted by U.S. and international employers.

Employer visibility & opportunities

AT*Work™ — searchable directory of certified/credentialed testers available for hire (global reach).
AT*Consult™ — directory of QA consulting & testing services firms whose staff hold AT*SQA/ISTQB credentials.
Official U.S. List™ — public profiles with Testing Tiers® ranking that employers can review.

Non-profit model & free micro-credential

AT*SQA operates as a non-profit and provides added career benefits.
Current offer: a free micro-credential with each ISTQB exam purchase, see free micro-credential details or browse AT*SQA micro-credentials.

Language: why American English can help

Passing via AT*SQA demonstrates comfort with American English terminology commonly used by U.S. teams and employers.
If English isn’t your first language, many exams offer an extended-time (EXT) option during scheduling via your AT*SQA account.

Where to register by country

Visit these popular countries pages to see exam locations and scheduling details:

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FAQ

Can I take the exam from my country?
Yes, online from home or at testing centers. Vouchers are valid for 365 days.

Is my certification recognized globally?
Yes. Your result is published for worldwide employer verification (via the ISTQB SCR), and you can optionally appear on the Official U.S. List™.

What extra visibility can I get?
You can appear in the Official U.S. List™, opt into AT*Work™, and firms can list in AT*Consult™.

What if English isn’t my first language?
Choose an extended-time (EXT) exam during scheduling in your AT*SQA account.

Where do I start?
Visit the AT*SQA registration page to purchase your exam voucher and schedule online or at a testing center.