AT*Micro™ software testing micro-credentials

Build Your Career with AT*SQA Micro-Credentials for Software Testers

Prove your software testing knowledge. Get on the official U.S. QA tester list and AT*Work™. Advance your career.

Are software testing micro-credentials valuable? Yes!
Nearly 90% of U.S. employers say micro-credentials strengthen your application, making them much more likely to hire you. ^[1]

"I earned 9 AT*SQA software testing micro-credentials to learn about testing. They helped me get the AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification and prepare for the ISTQB Foundation Level Certification. They look great on my resume with my certifications." - Collin S.

Prove your software testing knowledge with AT*Micro™ Credentials:

Prove your knowledge in new software testing areas
Show you are cutting edge in software quality
Create new options for your QA career

Get the attention of employers! AT*Micro™ credentials are the alternative credentials for software testing that:

Add to your Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ profile
Add points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking

Build Your Career with AT*SQA, the Global Leader in Software Testing Micro-Credentials!

What are software testing micro-credentials?

Download free study materials for each micro-credential

Study the optional AT*Learn™ $7.99/month training

Purchase your micro-credential exam - includes 2 tries!

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List of AT*Micro™ Software Testing Micro-Credentials

Build your career with software testing micro-credentials for API Testing, Agile Testing Methodologies, Agile Implementation, Making Agile Work, Testing Using the Cloud, Performance Testing, Cybersecurity Testing, DevOps Testing, Usability Testing, Testing for IoT and Mobile, Test Approaches, Test Automation, and Testing Techniques. See the software testing micro-credentials descriptions. These stackable software testing micro-credentials let you prove your software testing knowledge one small piece at a time. Learn more below about micro-credential stackability, and start building your software testing credentials/badges.

Testing Using the Cloud Micro-Credential

API Testing: Introduction and Testing Planning and Design Micro-Credential

API Testing: REST API, gRPC, and graphQL Micro-Credential

API Testing: Environments, Tools, and Future Proofing Micro-Credential

What is best for my software quality career? Is it enough to get just one QA testing micro-credential?

"I would recommend the AT*SQA Micro-Credentials to both new and experienced software testers. For anyone new to testing, they provide a great introduction and overview of the world of software testing. They are also broken up into bite-size chunks that are easier to understand and not as overwhelming as the larger full certifications.

"For experienced testers, the AT*SQA Micro-Credentials provide a great way to brush up on fundamentals, plus possibly identify areas of interest or potential improvement for some of the more advanced topics."

— James B., who has earned 13 AT*SQA Micro-Credentials and 18 ISTQB/AT*SQA/IQBBA Certifications

"Micro-credentials show that you are willing to invest in yourself and improve your knowledge in this ever-changing IT environment. They allow you to learn something new, in small pieces that fit nicely into your free time.

"I know it’s something I look for when I’m hiring. I ask myself, 'Has this person invested in keeping their skills current ... have they shown an interest and willingness to learn?'"

— Judy M., who hires software testers and has multiple AT*SQA Micro-Credentials and ISTQB Certifications including Expert Level

ATSQA currently offers nearly 20 software testing micro-credentials - see below. When you pass all of the software testing micro-credentials designated with ATSkillStack™, you will ALSO automatically earn the full AT*SQA certification at no additional charge!

Testing Essentials Stackable Micro-Credentials

Get all eight of the micro-credentials below and receive the AT*SQA Testing Essentials Certification

Test Approaches Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Testing Techniques Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
DevOps Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Testing for IoT and Mobile Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Performance Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Usability Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Cybersecurity Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Test Automation Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}

Agile Testing Stackable Micro-Credentials

Get all four of the micro-credentials below and also receive the AT*SQA Agile Testing Certification

Agile Software Testing Methodologies Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Agile Implementation Testing Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Making Agile Work Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}
Test Approaches Micro-Credential ^{AT*SkillStack™}

API Testing Stackable Micro-Credentials

Get all three of the micro-credentials below and also receive the AT*SQA API Testing Certification

API Testing: Introduction and Testing Planning and Design ^{AT*SkillStack™}
API Testing: REST API, gRPC, and graphQL ^{AT*SkillStack™}
API Testing: Environments, Tools, and Future Proofing ^{AT*SkillStack™}

Other Micro-Credentials

Testing Using the Cloud Micro-Credential

You can earn these stackable micro-credentials in any order. When you have completed all of the AT*SQA software testing micro-credentials in an AT*SkillStack™ contact the AT*SQA support team and we will award your full AT*SQA software testing certification! Also see our testing micro-credential for Testing Using the Cloud to round out your skills.

3 Easy Steps to Earning Your AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential

Prepare for Your Micro-Credential Exam

2 options to study for AT*SQA Micro-Credential exams

You can self-study using the free resources available for each micro-credential:

AT*SQA Micro-Credential Bodies of Knowledge

In addition, you can use our AT*Learn software testing training course that is just $7.99/month.

AT*Learn Software Testing Training Course

Register for an Exam

AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credential Exam

At just $39-$59 per exam, AT*SQA Software Testing Micro-Credentials make it easy to increase your software quality knowledge, build your credentials with employers through the Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentialed Software Testers™ and the AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire, and move up the lists as your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking increases.

Take the AT*SQA Micro-Credential Exam

Steps to take AT*SQA Micro-Credential exams

Use any resources you want ("open book") during the 20-minute exam.
The exam is 10 questions long. A passing score is 70% or above.
You get a free 2nd try if you don't pass the exam on your first try. Both attempts must be taken within 365 days of the micro-credential exam purchase.

Exam Format: 10 Questions | 20 minutes | Open-Book

When you pass, you'll receive an AT*SQA Micro-Credential certificate and it will be listed on your Official U.S. List of Certified & Credentials Testers™ profile page. You will also be awarded points toward your Testing Tiers® software tester ranking. If you need a software testing job, you can also appear in the AT*Work™ List of Testers for Hire.

Do you have questions about alternative credentials such as the AT*Micro™ stackable QA micro-credentials and badges, or how your company can upskill, reskill, and manage workforce development? See the answers below or contact our support team.

[1] Coursera, "New Coursera survey shows high demand for industry microcredentials from students and employers in tight labor market"