Test automation shortens feedback loops, expands test coverage, and reduces human error on repetitive checks. When suites run automatically on code changes and fit into CI/CD, teams release faster with more confidence. To see how test automation credentials fit alongside other software testing certifications, see our overview of software testing certifications.
AT*SQA’s Test Automation AT*SkillStack gives testers a clear entry point into automation through four focused micro-credentials. Complete all four to receive the AT*SQA Test Automation Certification.
Why micro-credentials work for learning automation
- A clear path for moving from manual testing to automation
- Concrete milestones at each step and a recognized certification after all four
- Added visibility through the Official U.S. List of Certified and Credentialed Software Testers, AT*Work, and Testing Tiers points
For more on why stackable micro-credentials are an effective learning format, see our page on software testing micro-credentials.
AT*Learn training that matches the stack
AT*Learn offers short, easy-to-follow video lessons that map to Test Automation topics and help you prepare for each micro-credential exam. AT*Learn Test Automation Training is $39.00 and gives you one year of access to the materials.
What you will learn in the four micro-credentials
- Test Automation Overview: foundations, where automation fits, core concepts to start contributing
- Test Automation Implementation: planning and executing an approach, test data, environments, stubs and mocks, service virtualization
- Test Automation Tools and Solutions: tool categories such as no-code, low-code, and code-first, ROI, proof of concept, and environments
- Test Automation Transitions: moving from manual to automation, skills, common languages such as Python and JavaScript, and widely used tools
Finish all four to receive the AT*SQA Test Automation Certification.
How it works
- Start with any micro-credential. Many begin with an Overview.
- Use AT*Learn tutorials for the matching topic to build understanding.
- Review the syllabus for each micro-credential.
- Register and take the exam online, then repeat for all four.
- After earning the certification, appear in the Official U.S. List and AT*Work, and gain Testing Tiers ranking points.
Professional benefits
- Credibility and discoverability through the Official U.S. List
- Optional inclusion in the AT*Work list of testers for hire
- Testing Tiers points associated with certifications and micro-credentials
To see how these career benefits play out in practice for job seekers, see our page on how to get software testing jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to complete the micro-credentials in a specific order?
There is no strict order. Overview is a common starting point.
What training pairs best with the Test Automation stack?
AT*Learn modules that map to Test Automation topics are the best preparation for each micro-credential exam.
What do I earn after completing all four micro-credentials?
You receive the AT*SQA Test Automation Certification with added visibility benefits including inclusion in the Official U.S. List, AT*Work, and Testing Tiers ranking points.
How do test automation micro-credentials compare to ISTQB certification?
They serve different purposes. ISTQB Foundation Level is a broad entry-level certification recognized globally by employers. The AT*SQA Test Automation micro-credential stack is a specialized path for proving automation skills specifically, with no prerequisites. Many testers pursue both. For a full comparison, see our guide to the best software testing certifications.